Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 2v2 lightning rondo exercise. This is an 8-minute timed exercise using a 15×15-yard or 12×12-yard grid. The objective is to score more points than the opposition by […]
What Makes a Bad Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Even bad teams have optimism. The Bad News Bears’ coach wouldn’t even tell his team that.” – Rob Babcock, Former NBA General […]
What All Teams Are Going Through Right Now and Which Ones Are Winning with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
In this interview, we sat down with Jeff Janssen, owner of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center. Widely considered the world’s top expert on Sports Leadership, Jeff’s groundbreaking work is what originally started the whole field […]
End Zone Game with Andy Holt – Justin Wakeland HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of this flexible end zone drill. The number of players and field dimensions can vary but there will always be two end zones, like football. Players will get […]
Recruiting: How to Be Seen with Nick Roberts – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses effective ways that soccer players can be seen for recruiting purposes by college coaches. Most college coaches have limited opportunities to view high school games in the fall. College ID camps […]
Point the Finger at Yourself First
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good, you did it. […]
Switching the Point of Attack: 1 and 2 Pass Drill with Josh Oakley – Spring Arbor Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this switching the point of attack: 1 and 2 pass drill. The players are divided into 2 groups of six with 3 stations per group. The drill works […]
Check for Understanding When Communicating with Vince Ganzberg – US Club Soccer
Watch as Coach explains the importance of making sure players understand what you are trying to teach them. Use open-ended questions and small group discussions when teaching players and ask them to rephrase and repeat […]
Being Liked vs. Being Respected
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual BEING LIKED V. BEING RESPECTED “I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important and a lot greater than popularity.” – Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, […]
2-Sided 3v1 Drill with Paul Jobson
Watch as Assistant Coach Chuck Codd explains and players demonstrate this competitive 2-sided 3v1 drill. The ball is entered to one of the offense groups creating a 3v1 and each player will 2 touch before […]
Goalkeeper Commanding the Space Behind the Goal
By: Tony DiCicco Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose Improving the goalkeeper’s ability to organize and control the space behind the defense Organization Set up a half-field area. The exercise starts […]
Final Third Going to Goal 2v1 Drill with Jeff Hosler – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrates this ‘2v1 Going to the Goal’ Drill. The playing area is 20 to 25 yards to the goal and the defender must start goal-side of the attacker and […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Opposed 1v1 and 3v3 Practice Sessions with Hassan Sulaiman – Chelsea U14
This is a two-part practice session featuring Hassan Sulaiman – Chelsea U14. An explanation of each segment is provided followed up with practice video. The first session is a 1v1 with the defender passing the […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
What Makes a Good Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
2-Ball Goalkeeping Footwork Drill with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati
Watch as Coach explains, and goalkeepers demonstrate this 2-ball footwork drill. Each keeper will come out to the dummies on their side, take a ball and give the ball back. They then return to the […]
Attacking from the Flanks: Final Third Crossing and Running Drill
By: Dean Wurzberger Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose Crossing the ball and making coordinated runs from midfield into the penalty box to finish. Organization Set up play on half of […]
Fitness Session 1v1 with Anson Dorrance – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach explains what is involved in a typical fitness day. Coach presents a menu of possibilities that are available to choose from and shows diagrams with detailed explanations of the following games: 1v1 […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
Near and Far Corner Kick Drill
By: Thomas Durkin Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose Developing coordination and timing for runs and service to the box and establishing signals for communication. Organization Set up play on half […]
Changing the Point of Attack with David Newbery – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips on changing the point of attack. Switching and changing the point of attack are two different concepts. Switching is moving the ball from one side of the […]
Recruiting: Who to Trust with Nick Roberts – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach gives recruiting advice to high school soccer players. He encourages athletes to do their homework when looking at specific schools focusing on roster size, Varsity/JV teams, and not to be afraid to […]
Awareness Training Sessions
By: Wayne Harrison Provided by: Amplified Soccer At these young ages, players must focus on many touches on the ball to get great at their technical ability, a great first touch brilliant dribbling and turning […]
Running at the Ball Warm-Up with Eric Rudland – AFC Ann Arbor
Watch as Coach shows videos of this warm-up drill that assists in teaching your players pressing, reading visual cues, running at the ball, and building up the physical requirements needed for this philosophy. This technical […]
Coaching Cues for Shooting and Passing with Vince Ganzberg – US Club Soccer
Watch as Coach discusses coaching cues for shooting and passing. He will show examples of internal focus of attention cues and present alternative external focus of attention cues. These external cues allow the athlete to […]
Stop Trying So Hard
By: Dan Abrahams Provided by: Amplified Soccer The Dan Abraham’s Soccer Academy helps players, coaches and parents work together on the mental side of the game. It’s packed with fun, animated video sessions that bring […]
Possession/Transition Practice with Chris Hogg – Newcastle U23
Watch as Coach explains, and players execute this possession/transition practice. The players are split into groups of nine and play in small grids with two teams of three, playing to maintain possession. The three remaining […]
Goalie Corner Positioning with Michael Cracas – Hiram College
Watch as Coach explains how he instructs his goalies on their proper positioning for corner kicks. The goalies should be 3/4 of the way back, farthest from the ball with the inside foot on the […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]