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
USC Master Coach review
2022-02-20
United Soccer Coaches have posted an article review of the recent Master Coach diploma trip to Scotland. The article includes pictures and quotes from several
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,
United Soccer Coaches tactical quiz series
2022-01-10
The idea behind the United Soccer Coaches (@UnitedCoaches) tactical quiz series came from a series of conversations with Ian Barker (@IBarkerSoccer) during late 2021. Ian
Introduction to the 7v7 series
2022-01-04
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss the 7v7 format for the U9/U10 age groups. Many coaches, in particular in a recreational environment or in
United Soccer Coaches Master Coach diploma project
2021-12-22
The United Soccer Coaches Master Coach and Leader diploma, presented jointly with the University of Delaware, is the summit of USC’s coaching education pathway. In
Taking Shaping the Game to the field
2021-12-15
Introduction The Shaping the Game activity (StG) is designed to develop a specific tactical idea – positioning, cues, movements, and the response if the idea
Master Coach diploma project update
2021-10-27
This slide deck contains the introduction to the UnitedSoccer Coaches Master Coach diploma project slated to be delivered in December 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The