An overview of 9v9 systems of play
In the first article of this series, we analyzed the 3-2-3 formation. In this article, we take a step back and discuss the considerations in… Read More »An overview of 9v9 systems of play
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9v9 systems of play – overview of 3-2-3
This is the first in a series of articles on 9v9 systems of play. In this article, we discuss the 3-2-3 formation. The article was… Read More »9v9 systems of play – overview of 3-2-3
Adapting activities to your team – observations and modifications
In previous articles in this series (link 1, link 2, link 3), we introduced a 3v1 social distancing activity. In this article, we’ll discuss the… Read More »Adapting activities to your team – observations and modifications
Adapting activities to your team – dive into the 3v1
In previous articles in this series (link 1, link 2), we introduced a 3v1 activity and discussed some theory on principles, intent, and outcomes. In… Read More »Adapting activities to your team – dive into the 3v1
Adapting activities to your team – vision and principles
In the introduction to this series, I raised some questions that coaches should consider in designing an activity: Why are we teaching this? What do… Read More »Adapting activities to your team – vision and principles
Adapting activities to your team – introduction
During my coaching journey, I’ve purchased an extensive collection of books, videos, e-magazines, and other content. I believed that the more material I could digest… Read More »Adapting activities to your team – introduction
Mastery and purpose
This is a reflection that I wrote for the @UnitedCoaches Master Coach program … During our discussion on staff development, a pair of slides were… Read More »Mastery and purpose
A case for player self-assessments
One of the challenges we have as coaches is responding to the players’ evolving needs as they proceed on their athletic journey. Through observation, we… Read More »A case for player self-assessments
205 training periodization worksheets
205 Sports has been publishing session plans for UC Premier U9-U12 coaches since June 2019. As part of the United Soccer Coaches Master Coach program,… Read More »205 training periodization worksheets
Developing social distance activities
Table of Contents Introduction This article attempts to capture the methodology and rationale behind the social distance (SD) activities published by 205 Sports over the… Read More »Developing social distance activities