Fall / Spring Development Program Curriculum

Technical

General Technical skill development and comfort on the ball.

Turning Moves:

  • Inside/Outside Cuts

  • Hook Turn

  • U-Turn

  • Step Over

  • Combination of Turns

Attacking Moves:

  • Scissors

  • Side Step

  • Step Over

  • Combination of Moves

Control and Receiving:

  • Ground Control

  • Aerial Control

Passing:

  • Inside of Foot

  • Instep

  • Outside of Foot

Dribbling/Running with the Ball:

  • Close Control

  • Change Direction/Pace

  • Use of Both Feet

  • “Head Up”

Shooting:

  • Striking the Ball with Laces

Defending:

  • Basic Defensive Stance

  • Goal-Side and Recovery

Tactical

Objectives:

Confidence to use skills in a game.

Individual Offensive Tactics:

  • Running/Dribbling with Ball

  • 1v1 Attacking Moves

Individual Defensive Tactics:

  • 1v1 Defending

  • Work Rate

Small Group Attacking:

  • 2v1 Attacking Options

Small Group Defending:

  • 2v1 Defending

  • 2v2 Defending

Small Sided Games:

  • 2v2, 3v3, 4v4

  • Emphasis on Dribbling, running with ball, basic passing and suport play. (Depending on the game set up and theme)

Formations:

  • Learn how to play and adapt to different formations for 7v7 games

Fitness

Objectives:

Improve player’s general level of fitness.

Endurance:

  • 1v1 Activities

  • 2v2 Activities

  • 4v4 Activities

Coordination:

  • Running Activities

  • Balance and Agility

Psychology

Objectives:

Ensure players are trained in a positive enviroment.

Fun:

Concentration:

Cooperation:

Sportsmanship:

Basic Rules::

Practice Tips

It is the responsibility of every player to improve their own individual techniques.

The importance of practicing individually should never be underestimated, as the repetitive practing will undoubtedly reap vast rewards.

Practice Individual Techniques:

  • Turning Moves

  • Attacking Moves

  • Juggling

Players with good 1v1 skills can make a difference in a game.

REPEAT MOVES OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

Year Round Sessions

  • Fall

    Aug - Oct

    Fall Soccer League with training & game sessions

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  • Winter

    Jan - March

    Learn fast footwork & play high tempo soccer indoor

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  • Spring

    April - June

    Spring Soccer league with training & game sessions

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  • Summer

    July - Aug

    Week-long Camp of high level training with professionals

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