Provided by: Amplified Soccer The following post comes from Lift Your Game. Until about the age of 10, shoulder-to-shoulder duels aren’t a big part of the sport of soccer. However, past this point, and especially […]
4-Ball Game Defensive Drill with Paul Jobson
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 4 ball game defensive drill. This drill works with the back four defenders. Each attacker is assigned a number 1 through 4 and as they move toward […]
4-Player Crossing Drill with Jay Hoffman – Centre College
Watch as Coach Jay Hoffman discusses, and players demonstrate this 4-player crossing drill that is focused on framing for the player in the box and taking a good first touch and an accurate cross for […]
Include Stop and Start Activities in Your Training
By: John De Witt, Ph.D., C.S.C.S Provided by: Amplified Soccer Acceleration/Deceleration Exposure Required to Recreate Match-Like Loading Article Objectives: During matches, many physical actions take place. One of the things that coaches should strive for […]
Shooting Patterns with Tim Vom Steeg – Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
Watch as Coach Tim Vom Steeg explains, and players demonstrate this shooting patterns drill. This is a half-field tactical exercise which ensures maximum repetitions. Customize the drill to fit your team’s scheme.
Understanding Culture with Donna Fishter
Watch as Donna Fishter discusses buzz words (team culture, team chemistry, teamwork, and team building) and explains that they are all under the umbrella of culture. Beliefs and behaviors of your team are the basis […]
Technical Warmup – Combination Play
By: Bobby Clark Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Combination play is the quick exchange of passes to gain a tactical advantage. Near the goal the defensive team limits space and time […]
2v1 to 3v2 Transition with Paul Jobson
Watch as Coach Paul Jobson explains, and players demonstrate this 2v1 to 3v2 transition exercise using smaller goals and emphasizing accuracy. The exercise starts out as 2v1 going in one direction and when the ball […]
Turning Parents into Raving Fans of Your Program
So, over the last few weeks, I’ve heard about a ton of frustrations you guys have with parents in your program. I think it’s safe to say dealing with difficult parents is not on anyone’s […]
Romeo Drill with Marcus Wood – Dallas Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Wood explains, and players demonstrate this Romeo passing-receiving drill. This drill emphasis the stretch run, dynamic movement, and movement off each other.
Scouting the Opponent with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach Ian Barker explains how he prefers to see the opponent play live when scouting and if that is not possible, work with video. It is important to have a common standard, meaning […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Attacking Tactics: Why a Back 3 with David Newbery – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach David Newbery explains when and why you should play with a back 3. From a defensive strategy, it gives you the opportunity to play with 2 central midfield players, and also secures […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Functional Passing Patterns with Paul Jobson
Watch as Coach Paul Jobson explains, and players demonstrate this attacking functional passing exercise. This exercise is position-specific and not very complex, but the movements need to be intricate.
Goalkeeper: Ball at Feet with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Paul Rogers explains, and volunteers demonstrate this ball at the feet drill. This is not a technique drill but part of a progression ending up in a smother. Emphasis is on concentration […]
Dealing with a Change of Position
By: Dan Abrahams Provided by: Amplified Soccer This is a common challenge for soccer players. Whether it’s a midfielder dropping into a defensive role, a winger being asked to fill in at full-back, or a […]
Free Kicks: 1v1 Defensive Principles Apply with Erik Lane – Captain Shreve High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Erik Lane explains that regardless if you play man or zone when defending a free kick, basic 1v1 defending principles still apply. The defender must be able to see the ball and […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Factors on Playing 1, 2, or 3 Strikers with David Newbery – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach David Newbery factors on playing 1, 2, or 3 strikers. Defensively it allows for more players into the forward line and this helps with pressure high up the field. Coach also discusses […]
Overlapping Full Backs Creating Crossing Opportunities
By: Ritchie Semple Provided by: Amplified Soccer The following training session is from Ritchie Semple. Ritchie is the Director of Football for LGC Events and has been coaching soccer for 18 years with 13 years […]
Defining Leadership with Donna Fishter
Watch as Coach Donna Fishter discusses training your leaders to impact the team’s environment. Leadership is about influence and it is important that the entire squad understands that they can be leaders. Team leaders can […]
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Making the Most of Mindfulness to Improve Your Game
By: Lucy Wyndham Provided by: Amplified Soccer Recent studies show that mindfulness can help quicken recovery from injury, thanks to its ability to change one’s perception about pain and attitude about how to respond to […]
Coaching Staff with Dina Graves – The Woodlands High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Dina Graves discusses how in any successful program the coaching staff is most important. Your number one priority should be making sure your staff knows that you value them. The team will […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Core Exercises Unique to Soccer
By: Brijesh Patel Originally Published in: Developing the Core Provided by: Human Kinetics Soccer is the most widely played sport throughout the world. It is a game that is extremely demanding and is dependent upon […]
Modern Day Analysis with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach Ian Barker explains that with today’s modern analysis it is better to do a no-match analysis than a bad analysis. He suggests editing video for the players by position instead of the […]
3v1 Finishing Exercise with Alan Yost – Capital Univ.
Watch as Coach Alan Yost explains, and players demonstrate this 3v1 finishing exercise. The goal is to create right and left options for the man on the ball.
Strategy of Counter Attacking
By: Jeff Tipping, UEFA A License, USSF A License, Former NSCAA Director of Coaching Education Provided By: Amplified Soccer Originally Published in: Drills and Exercises to Develop the Elite American Soccer Player One of the […]