Positional roles and player mindset
I was recently asked a question regarding positional roles and mindset for our high school players. It is often the case that the composition of… Read More »Positional roles and player mindset
205 Academy
205 Sports – Quakes vs Impact thoughts (2-Mar-2019)
Despite an effort in which the Quakes demonstrated a high degree of commitment, a 2-1 loss to Montreal Impact served as an indication that further… Read More »205 Sports – Quakes vs Impact thoughts (2-Mar-2019)
Taking the GRE
I recently took the GRE as part of my application to the UNC Greensboro Kinesiology program. This was the first “standardized” test that I’ve taken… Read More »Taking the GRE
205 Sports – Quakes vs Sounders pre-season thoughts (23-Feb-2019)
Thoughts on the Earthquakes vs Sounders game on Sat Feb 23
Endings and beginnings
I put this post together based on an assignment for my Ohio University online coaching education program. The prompt was to write a “leadership minute.”… Read More »Endings and beginnings
Enrollment in soccer class
I have been thinking a lot over the last few months regarding a disconnect between the providers and consumers of grassroots soccer programs. There are… Read More »Enrollment in soccer class
6v6+3 2 goals
This game is intended as functional training for a midfield triangle. When working with my team, the midfield at times is disconnected or flat. This… Read More »6v6+3 2 goals
9v9 4 zone game
I recently played this game with my high school team. We often play too many passes in a small space, drawing defenders who then try… Read More »9v9 4 zone game
2+5v3+3 zone-14 rondo
This is a variation of a zone-14 rondo – in this case, to develop the central midfield players in a 3-4-3 when playing against a… Read More »2+5v3+3 zone-14 rondo
4v4+4+4 in the penalty area
I’ve used this game in the past with teams, most recently with my varsity girls. It is a good exercise for developing awareness of shooting… Read More »4v4+4+4 in the penalty area