Using Google Sheets for session activities
2023-02-14
For several years, I’ve used Excel for laying out session activities. In mid-2022, I converted all our session activities to Google Sheets. In this article,
Actvitity variables – scenario
2022-08-13
In many coached activities – in particular, game-like activities – the scenario can be described as follows: Both teams start with zero goals (points) A
Activity variables – possession, transition
2022-05-16
The rules associated with possession and transitions in a session activity create a framework within which the players must solve problems: The number of passes
Activity variables – players
2022-05-10
In designing an activity, the coach should know who the key players are and the learning opportunities that the activity should provide. Typically, the group
Activity variables – scoring and goals
2022-05-02
With the exception of pre-determined pattern activities (“drills”, common during a warm-up phase) and general possession-type activities (rondos), the use of scoring methods and goals
Activity variables – field dimensions
2022-04-29
The dimensions of the activity space – length, width, and shape – are perhaps the most critical factors in successful outcomes. The coach must have
Session activity variables
2022-04-28
A team (program) calendar is typically broken into blocks (“cycles”) – yearly, monthly, weekly – to organize objectives and develop themes. At the professional, college,
Training activity design
2022-04-25
The typical session plan involves a series of activities, typically with the intent of developing a theme (or themes) with the players. There are four
Session activities and intentionality
2022-03-27
A recent social media exchange caused me to reflect on the reasons for the use of specific ideas within session activities, especially in terms of
7v7 systems of play
2022-03-07
Introduction In this article in our 7v7 series for U9/U10 age groups, we’ll introduce 4 systems of play and discuss the pros and cons of
7v7 – communication, expectations
2022-02-27
In this article – part of our series on 7v7 for the U9/U10 age groups – we’ll discuss communication, expectations, and a definition for success
System of play, style of play, player development
2022-01-17
In this article – part of our series on 7v7 for the U9/U10 age groups – we’ll discuss the relationships between a system of play,