One of the most exciting things for a soccer coach is choosing which formations in soccer to use. Younger players don’t play with as many players on the field, so that makes it different from ages 10+ to adults. More conservative defensive minded coaches will field more defenders, whereas aggressive attacking style coaches will play with more forwards. A lot…
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In this article you’ll learn why and how pro soccer players train different from you. When pros train on their own during off-season it’s mostly to keep up with their fitness/light running. During the season team sessions are lots of small sided games and possession with a little activation drills. Sure, you might see a tag on social media that…
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Every weekend soccer parents around the world gather on the sideline to watch their kids play. You see and hear all kinds of personalities. I bet you have more stories than I do. What parents need to know is that the older and higher levels have a more chill sideline. The younger kids parents are most verbally aggressive. The reason…
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When it comes to fun soccer drills we need to make sure that we are developing the players. You may see a coach who makes the practice fun, but they are not improving or learning. On the contrary, the coaching might be good at teaching skill, but acts like a grumpy jerk. Another important element you want in regards to…
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When it comes to developing as a player, what you work on should depends on age, level and desire. Whether players are ages 7-8 up to high school, college and pro, there needs a mix of different methods. In regards to opposed vs. unopposed soccer training, I explain below how both benefit you as a player. In short, to improve…
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Have you ever wondered what is too much fitness for youth soccer players? I could tell you dozens of fitness horror stories from other coaches and players. It’s upsetting to hear that coaches are making youth players run more than college and pros. It goes to show how much these kids love soccer. Fitness is needed, but it should only…
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Volleys on goal are by far the most beautiful! Usually the best goals in the World Cups or in league play are volleys on goal. There are different techniques to use, so below you’ll learn some of the best ways. I’ve seen players who are really good at dribbling who can’t connect on a side volley for months. It can…
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