It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
1v1 to 2v2 Defending Activity with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach discusses this 1v1 to 2v2 defending activity. This is a high rep exercise and the starting positions of the players vary to simulate a real game. With 1v1, the offensive player receives […]
The Basics Really Work with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]
Five-Player Crossing Utilizing the Midfield with Jay Hoffman – Centre College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this five-player crossing exercise which involves everybody and requires a good attitude and a good finish. Coach emphasizes the importance of getting to the post as quickly as […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
6 Gates Switching the Point of Attack Game with Brian McMahon – (Retired) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 6 gates switching the point of attack game. The drill is played in a larger space and is more one-directional but still focuses on isolating 1v1 situations […]
Soccer Speed Drills
By: Sport Fitness Advisor Provided by: Amplified Soccer The following article comes from Sport Fitness Advisor. See the original post on their site here. Use these sample soccer speed drills to improve your speed off […]
Three Grid Defensive Drills with Paul Jobson
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these three grid defensive drills. Working with back four shape, this three grid game works on pressure cover balance and not getting split. Communication is key and use […]
Goalkeeper Footwork Patterns with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati
Watch as Coach explains, and volunteers demonstrate these footwork patterns in drills. Speed is essential but the movements must be efficient and correct. Move like it is a game and the footwork patterns replicate driving […]
Lateral Hip Strength/ACL Rehab with Jake Moore – DPT; APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Watch as Coach explains that after an ACL injury there are deficits in hip, rotor and frontal plane knee stability. Working with bands, the athlete demonstrates as Coach explains the following exercises: clam shell, hip […]
Technical Development Training Session
By: Erica Dambach – Penn State Univ. Provided by: Amplified Soccer Technique of Individual Defending 3 grids: A. 1 v 1 – Speed and angle of approach – finding your endpoint, turn your feet, get […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Final Third Work: Creating and Scoring Goals
By: Erica Dambach Provided by: Amplified Soccer Finishing Club Warm-up A few variations detailed below: 1. Coach hand tossing different types of balls in for one touch inside of the foot finishes into near post […]
Defensive Position and Technique on a 1v1 Back with Matt Clepper – Indy Warriors FC
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate defensive position and technique on a 1v1 back. It is important to keep an arm’s length when coming up behind the offensive player because if you get too […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Pressing and Decision-Making Drill with Gary Curneen – Racing Louisville FC
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pressing and passing drill. A decision-making variable is added to the technical exercise. The passer recognizes the presser and passes the ball at a quicker pace which […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]
6 Tips That Strikers Can Learn From the World’s Best Goal Scorers
By: Elena Brielle Provided by: Amplified Soccer Soccer is all about scoring goals. The other disciplines are important, a successful side will always have a good, solid defense and a creative midfield, but without a […]
Wine Glass Defensive 1-2 Passing Drill with Matt Smith – Texas A&M-Commerce
Watch as Coach describes, and players demonstrate this wine glass passing drill. This defensive drill can be timed and works on long and short passing. Using a cone as the defender, players work on 1 […]
5 Soccer Drills to Create Better Shooters
Originally Published in: Athletic Lift Provided by: Amplified Soccer This article comes from Athletic Lift. Athletic Lift is your resource for sporting tips and athletic reviews. Getting an opportunity to score a goal is a […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
5 Daily Responsibilities of Leaders: Other-Centered with Donna Fishter
Watch as Coach Donna Fishter discusses the benefits of developing leaders that are other-centered. Coach Fishter also explains some common misconceptions that may be acting as a barrier for your athletes.
Passing Lines with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these passing line activities which allow multiple technical repetitions for the players and many variations of coaching points for the coach.
5 Rarely Used Agility Ladder Drills for Soccer That Are Highly Effective
Originally Published in: Projectsportsmastery Provided by: Amplified Soccer The following is a guest post from projectsportsmastery. Different people excel in different sports and the ones that are not able to perform at any sport have […]
Defensive Pressing: 8-Pass Drill with Gary Curneen – Racing Louisville FC
Would you like your team to connect more passes? Watch as Coach Gary Curneen demonstrates this 8-pass drill that promotes off-ball movement and communication.
4 Gates Switching the Point of Attack Game with Brian McMahon – (Retired) Palm Beach Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘4 gates switching the point of attack’ game. The space for this game is 40×40 and it starts out as a 3v3. The concept is to get […]
Set Piece with Erik Lane – Captain Shreve High School (LA)
Watch as Coach discusses the proper positioning and alignments for a set piece. If there’s an attacking player on the wall, it’s very important to put a defending player behind that attacking player.