Palo Alto Soccer Club Curriculum by Siddharth Srinivasan

2016

Palo Alto Soccer Club

Club Curriculum

INDEX Introduction 2

Introduction from the Technical Director

Club Mission and Philosophy

Technical Staff

Components of a Successful Club

Expectations 8

Coaching Expectations

Player Expectations

Parent Expectations

Structure and Development 15

Player Development Process

Season Structure

Training Plan

Coaching on Game Day

How We Play 29

Style of Play

Formations and Numbering System

Positional Responsibilities

Session Examples 38

Technical Exercises

Tactical Exercises

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Introduction

Mission, values, philosophy, and technical staff

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INTRODUCTION

FROM THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

he main focus will be to develop the players and not only to win games. - without good technique, the ability to play as a team decreases so it is vital that we focus our attention on developing the players’ technical skills. If we develop good players we will eventually develop good teams. My understanding is that teaching and learning the game of soccer are processes set daily, weekly and seasonal. I consider the game itself the best teacher for young players. Therefore, setting up situations where the players can learn by playing the game is very important. Within our player development plan you will see that we strike a good balance of developing all areas of the game. I would like to place a high emphasis on players taking responsibility for themselves and we will have high standards that we expect them to hold. I also believe that it is important to create a fun environment where players feel comfortable. I would like our teams and everyone involved to have a positive experience. I want the players to improve their self-confidence and self-esteem. “I don’t want our players to be afraid of trying.” Inside the PASC curriculum you will be able see the blueprint for the club’s future success and we look forward to an exciting future as a club. Savio Carrijo PASC Technical Director

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MISSION AND CORE VALUES Palo Alto Soccer Club provides a competitive club soccer environment for our community’s youth where they develop soccer skills and intelligence as well as a resilient character to excel within a team environment.

CORE VALUES ➢

➢ TEAMWORK >>> EFFORT

RESPECT ~ COMMITMENT SPIRIT — HUMILITY

WORK ETHIC II POSITIVITY DEVELOPMENT // SKILL

PASSION -- GROWTH

TEAMWORK >>> EFFORT

RESPECT ~ COMMITMENT SPIRIT — HUMILITY

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WORK ETHIC II POSITIVITY

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PASSION -- GROWTH

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RESPECT ~ COMMITMENT SPIRIT — HUMILITY

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DEVELOPMENT // SKILL TEAMWORK >>> EFFORT

WORK ETHIC II POSITIVITY

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DEVELOPMENT // SKILL

PASSION -- GROWTH

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Build athlete’s character through respect, teamwork, discipline and personal responsibility, valuable life skills on and off the field. Impart a passion and love for soccer by encouraging individual creativity within a team environment. Demonstrate a commitment to player development through collaboration across teams. Serve as role models for sportsmanship and integrity. Prepare select athletes for exposure and positioning into universities across the country. Commitment to the players. Treat players in a respectful manner. Commitment to skill development as the foundation of our philosophy. Provide quality leadership, mentoring, and role modeling for the kids. Provide a positive and nurturing, but challenging learning environment. Provide a curriculum for players at this level of skill and commitment. Good work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility towards each player's own development. Dedication to teamwork and a sense of loyalty to our Club among players, parents, and coaches. Foster a spirit of contribution in giving back to our community.

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PHILOSOPHY DEVELOP THE PERSON We will always strive to look at the bigger picture and create young people who have characteristics and traits to succeed away from the soccer field. We will create a pathway and future for our players to be successful in all walks of life. Ultimately we are creating a better future for our community!

DEVELOP THE PLAYER We will always put the player first and develop them in the 4 key components of the game (Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological). We will provide opportunities for all players to grow on the field. Focus on improvement, and judge good performances irrespective of the actual match result

DEVELOP THE CLUB We will work together as coaches, players, and parents to create OUR CLUB that we can be proud to be part of. On the field we will represent the club in the best possible way, striving to be people who our community can be proud. PASC will be unique to US!

The true measure of success will be measured by the positive impact that you as a coach have on each individual that you work with.

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TECHNICAL STAFF Board of Directors Executive Director Rodrigo Baptista

Technical Director Savio Carrijo

Girls U8-U12 David Madrigal

Girls U13-U18 Kyle Hagenburger

Goalie Director Rafael Soares

YDP Director Coach Ken

Boys U8-U12 Nathan Flowers

Developmental Academy Director David Madrigal

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Boys U13-U18 Renan Pineda

Summer Camps Savio Carrijo Rodrigo Baptista

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COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CLUB Palo Alto Soccer Club provides a competitive club soccer environment for our community’s youth where they develop soccer skills and intelligence as well as a resilient character to excel within a team environment.

Coaching ● ● ● ●

Coaching Education License and Qualifications Mentoring and Director Support Organization, Preparation and performance

Player Development ● ● ● ●

Age Specific Curriculums Player pathway and progressions Style and system of play Player standards and expectations

Parent Education ● ● ● ●

Establish standards Understanding the process Results vs. development Support and encouragement

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What we expect from coaches, players, and parents

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COACH EXPECTATIONS ➢

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Ensure everyone associated with the team acts in a sportsmanlike manner with other players, coaches, referees and spectators, and represents the Club’s ethics properly at every match and practice in which the team participates, regardless of the venue or the sponsoring body. Be responsible for his/her own actions, as well as those of the Team’s players, parents, and any other spectators associated with the team. Be punctual and prepared for all training sessions and games. All dynamic warm-ups must be conducted off of field where space permits in home and away venues. Use their notebook during all matches. Understand the laws of the game and ensure that players understand and follow them. Be gracious in victory and dignified in defeat. Respond to families within 24 hours (email). Wear Nike apparel to all PASC events, as part of the club Nike contract. Will not use cell phone during practices and games unless in an emergency. In the event of lightning make sure all of your players are under a shelter.

IN CASE OF CONFLICT ➢

If a coach does have a conflict with a training session, 48 hours notice needs to be given to DOC to find a replacement coach. Coaches cannot cancel a practice until communicated with their relevant DOC.

The Club, through its Board of Directors, may require Coach’s attendance at corrective workshops, suspend coaching privileges, banish Coach from the Club, terminate the Services of Coach or impose other corrective action if Coach cannot uphold the Club’s code of conduct as stated in this agreement and in the PASC Code of Conduct for Coaches. The Director of Coaching will review the status of any coach who is ejected from a game.

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COACHES CHECKLIST Attitude: ➢ ➢ ➢

Enthusiasm – your attitude will always rub off Positive – so much more can be achieved when one looks to improve things Have fun – soccer is a game to be played for the love of playing

Player Management: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Interact with the young people you work with Do you know the players you coach? Spend time to visit with players you know the least about Select small groups and teams – provide balance within competitive exercises – avoid the last child syndrome

Organization: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Plan your sessions to include skills, concepts, and enjoyment Make players work on specific structured exercises Plan time for individual uncoached flair – encourage experimentation Have a plan – having a good backup is advisable Be flexible when needed – be ready to adopt based on numbers/weather/field conditions

Analytical: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Are your sessions interesting – are they balanced? Are you aware of individual problems and needs? Do you provide solutions or ignore them and run away? Address things that you can change, don’t dwell on uncontrollables

Evaluation: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Reflect on everything you do – did it work? Evaluate competition and performance Playing well and losing to stronger opponents – or playing poorly against weaker opponents Provide achievable challenges – re-evaluate levels constantly Be perceptive!

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COACHES CHECKLIST CONTINUED Technical: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Be a student of the game Build from simple to complex Choose one point at one time – less is more Be clear, concise, and relevant

Set Goals: ➢ ➢ ➢

Daily and long term What do I want the team to achieve (1.this session; 2.this match; 3.this season) What do I want a player to achieve (1.this session; 2.this match; 3.this season)

Personal points: ➢ ➢ ➢

Do I spend as much time listening/learning as I do teaching? Do I get the players to touch the ball as many times as possible? Do I try to do the “right thing?”

POSITIVE COACHING Make a list of the important points that you wish to remind yourself of on an ongoing basis. Hopefully by keeping to your checklist you can constantly improve your abilities as a coach, and continue to provide excellent coaching. The coach must be able to convince young players that he/she can help them to improve facets of their game (after all, most kids would rather play, play, play without instruction if given a choice). New concepts should be introduced free of pressure, but with a goal to eventually be able to reproduce skills and techniques at match speed. As players get older, the skills required remain fairly constant, but the match speed increases greatly. The coach should therefore try to increase speed and intensity given time. The coach must be able to assess the progress of the players and the team as a whole, but most importantly the coach must show patience in causing change. Very few people will grasp a concept immediately, so as a teacher the coach must be willing to work at varying learning speeds for all types of children.

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COACHING EXPECTATIONS CONTINUED Palo Alto Soccer Club requires coaches to obtain certain coaching licences in order to be considered for the respective age groups. A detailed guide to these qualifications for each level can be found below.

Age Groups U7 - U8

Blue teams

White Teams

Red Teams

Green Teams

Level 6 diploma/E Level 6 diploma/E Level 6 diploma/E Level 6 diploma/E license license license license

U9 to U11 (9v9)

National Diploma/USSF C

U12 to U14 (11v11)

National Advanced Diploma/USSF B

U15 to U18 (11v11)

National Premier Diploma/USSF A/B Lic

National Premier League Teams per NORCAL rules.

National Advanced Diploma

USSF C

N/A

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PLAYER EXPECTATIONS AS A PASC PLAYER, ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

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I will play soccer because I want to, not because others want me to. I will remember that soccer is an opportunity to learn and have fun. I will do the best I can each day. I will concentrate on playing soccer by always giving my best effort, both in practice and in games. I will remember that winning isn’t everything, that having fun, playing fair, improving my skills, making friends, and giving my best efforts are the most important aspects of youth soccer. I will respect my coaches, teammates, parents, opponents, and referees. If I have a problem with something, I will discuss it with my coach at the earliest opportunity, rather than let it grow into a bigger problem later on. I will be on time for practices and games and will notify my coach if I cannot attend. I will make every effort to attend all games and practices. I will respect my opponents, whether they have more or less ability than me and regardless of whether I win or lose. I will show respect for the authority of the referee, even though I may sometimes disagree with his or her calls. I will not, under any circumstances, participate in physical violence or threats of physical violence before, during or after any game or practice. I will play by the rules at all times, and if I don’t understand the rules, will attempt to learn them so I can become a better player. I will conduct myself with honor and dignity and treat other players as I would like to be treated. I know that at all times, I represent Palo Alto Soccer Club, my team and my town.

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PARENT EXPECTATIONS AS THE PARENT OF A PASC PLAYER, ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

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Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Do not force an unwilling child to participate. Teach your player that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory. Help your player work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship – even in defeat your child will be a winner. Be a positive role model whenever you are around players. Set a good example – do not yell at, ridicule, or criticize your child or any other player. Instead applaud good plays by your team and by those of the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities. Show respect to all coaches, referees, and tournament officials. ○ We will support a zero tolerance policy as to questioning and harassment of referees. ○ Leave conflict resolution to the field marshals or tournament officials.

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Development Structure for how we nurture and grow our players

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DEVELOPMENT

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS U6 U7 U8

U9 U10 U11 U12

U13 U14

U15 U16 U17 U18

Initial Stage

Players must spend the maximum time possible in contact with the ball and experiment by themselves. Give different responsibilities to the players in order to develop a sense of team. Basic motor skills like walking, running or jumping have to be combined with ball handling and ball control.

Basic Stage

1v1 and 2v1 attacking and defending situations are important to develop individual skills as well as the passing techniques to develop the necessary team game. Use small-sided games to develop basic attacking and defensive principles. Other important aspects of tactical training are possession, combination play, transition and finishing in the final third, as well as zonal defending. Players will rotate in two or three different positions to avoid early specialization. Speed, coordination, balance and agility are the main physical aspects to improve at this stage.

Intermediate Stage

Training sessions are orientated more toward tactics and the player will practice in bigger spaces. Players must practice all different types of techniques at this stage. Strength and endurance should be part of the fitness training. Coaching methods have to consider and preserve playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health since they will be experiencing many changes due to puberty at this stage. Warm-ups and cool downs are essential as is dynamic flexibility. Players must develop discipline at this stage by following the instructions of the coach both during and outside training sessions.

Advanced Stage

Tactical training and small-sided games are an essential part of the training at this stage. Attacking and defending principles must be part of all games. Important aspects of the tactical training are speed of play, quick transition, counter attacking and finishing in the final third, as well as pressing. Technique will focus on speed and accuracy. Passing and finishing are two of the main techniques emphasized at this stage. Part of the technical training will be position-specific (e.g. defender: passing, center midfield players: receiving to turn and strikers: finishing). The physical aspect of the game is key at this stage: endurance, strength and speed will be part of the weekly training routine. Players should be expected to show commitment to the team, concentration in training sessions and competitiveness during the game.

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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS CONTINUED STAGES

TECHNICAL

TACTICAL

INITIAL STAGE U6 - U8

Dribbling Shooting Ball Control Passing & Receiving Running with the Ball

N/A

BASIC STAGE U9 - U11

Receiving to turn 1v1 Attacking Running With Ball Passing & Receiving Shooting Dribbling

Possession Defending Principles Attacking Principles Playing Out From The Back Combination Play Retreat and Recovery

Heading 1v1 Defending Shielding The Ball Passing & Receiving

Finishing - Final Third Combination Play Counter Attacking Transition & Switching Play Playing Out From The Back Zonal Defending Pressing Compactness

Receiving To Turn Crossing And Finishing Passing & Receiving

Pressing Compactness Zonal Defending Retreat & Recovery Playing Out From The Back

INTERMEDIATE STAGE U12 - U15

ADVANCE STAGE U16 - U18

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PHYSICAL

Basic Motor Skills Perception & Awareness

Acceleration Coordination Balance & Agility Perception & Awareness

Reaction Aerobic Power Perception & Awareness

Explosive Strength Anaerobic Alactic Perception & Awareness

DEVELOPMENT

SEASON STRUCTURE Tryouts

Pre-Season

Regular Season

Advanced Stage

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SAMPLE CALENDAR

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THE TRAINING PLAN The development of a football player and the preparation of a team are comparable to building a house. In order to achieve the objectives that have been set, the coaching staff have to follow a series of steps that have been scheduled as part of an overall plan. The training plan consists of determining objectives and implementing a set of increasingly detailed procedures with the aim of achieving these objectives. As with any form of education or teaching, as little as possible should be left to chance with training, even though a fair share of intuition, or “nous” on the part of the coach, also has its role to play in the process. The planning of his team’s training is therefore an essential task for any coach if he is to ensure that the players progress, that their performance abilities develop, and that they are prepared both individually and as a team for competitive action. This is just as much a task for top-level coaches as it is for youth coaches.

Why plan? • To decide, after analysis and reflection, on the choice of objectives to be achieved, both for the short and the long term. • To help ensure a better weighting of the elements covered in the training, in terms of quantity, intensity and quality. • To prevent improvisation in training work. • To avoid routine and to give the coaching staff and players reassurance. • To allow better monitoring of training and to facilitate evaluation. • To allow the coach to respect and monitor the biological, physiological and psychological factors that determine performance. Planning of training depends to a large extent on the age of the players, their level of development, the category of competition in which they are playing and the fixture lists for the competitions in which they are involved. However, unlike in individual sports, such planning is not easy to schedule in a team sport like football, where players can be involved in several competitions (domestic league and cup competitions for their club, international club competitions and international competitions with the national team). High-quality, methodical planning, such as that required by a national team, calls for close co-operation between the coach, the doctor, the dietician and the psychologist.

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SEASON PLAN PASC teams will follow the following structure for both spring and fall club soccer seasons.

Preperational Period

Competition Period

Transition Period

Occurs before first competitive game, getting players to match fitness levels and solidifying technical ability. Includes establishing foundational items like playing style, formation and tactical setups.

Players are kept at maximum performance level, between weekly competitive matches.

Ensuring that the season does not culminate in the final competitive fixture by winding down both mental and physical levels before the next season

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WEEKLY TRAINING STRUCTURE PASC teams will follow US Soccer standards when designing weekly training regimens. Training programs are adjusted based on the number of games per week. A sample training week is described below. Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Match Day (overload)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Light Training

Heavy Training

Light Training

(underload)

(Overload)

Friday

(underload)

Post game recovery period

Training Standards: ● ● ● ●

72 Hour Rule - It takes 72 hours to completely recover from a weekend game 24 Hour Rule - Practices the day after a game or overload are always recovery based (underload) Multiple Matches in a week - No other overloads this week Overloads - Maximum of 2 a week ○ No consecutive overload days

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MONTHLY TRAINING PLAN Coach:

Tite

Month: SEPTEMBER

Month:AUGUST

Week

97B Green

Season:

Fall 2016

Training Objectives (Physical, Technical, Tactical)

2/3/4

Physical: coordination & balance Technical: passing & receiving Tactical: possession

9/10/11

Physical: coordination & balance Technical: passing & receiving Tactical: possession

16/17/18

Physical: speed & agility Technical: rwb & ball control Tactical: playing out from the back

23/24/25

Physical: speed & agility Technical: rwb & ball control Tactical: playing out from the back

30/31/1

Physical: reaction & perception Technical: 1v1,1v2,2v3 Tactical: defending principles

6/7/8

Physical: reaction & perception Technical: 1v1,1v2,2v3 Tactical: defending principles

13/14/15

Physical: acceleration Technical: 1v1,2v2,3v3 Tactical: attacking principles

20/21/22

Physical: acceleration Technical: 1v1,2v2,3v3 Tactical: attacking principles

27/28/29

Physical: acceleration Technical: crossing & shooting Tactical: finishing in the final third

N/A

Month: OCTOBER

Team:

N/A

4/5/6

Physical: acceleration Technical: crossing & shooting Tactical: finishing in the final third

11/12/13

Physical: coordination Technical: passing & receiving Tactical: combination play transition

18/19/20

Physical: coordination Technical: passing & receiving Tactical: combination play transition

25/26/27

Physical: explosive strength Technical: ball control Tactical: speed of play

N/A

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WEEKLY TRAINING PLAN Coach:

Team:

Tite

Week:

97B Green

Physical

Technical

August 2,3,4

Tactical

Game

coordination & balance

passing & receiving

possession

scrimmage

Intensity:

High

Duration:

Activity: (Objectives)

coordination & balance

passing & receiving

possession

scrimmage

Intensity:

High

Duration:

Activity: (Objectives)

coordination & balance

passing & receiving

possession

scrimmage

Intensity:

High

Duration:

Session 3

Session 2

Session 1

Activity: (Objectives)

Weekend Game?

Yes

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DAILY TRAINING PLAN Coach:

Training Objective:

Duration: 10 mins

Warm Up

Team:

Tite

97B Green

Improve the ability to retain ball possession Intensity: high

Recovery Time:2min

Organization: 3 stations with, without the ball focusing on changing direction, coordination and balance.

Small-Sided Activity

Coaching Points: quality of footwork, finishing your runs

Duration: 15 mins

Expanded Activity

Recovery Time:3min

Coaching Points: Move your feet, quality touches,

Intensity: high

Recovery Time:5min

Organization: 7v2 “Possession” x1 can pass to x2 x2 cannot pass to x3 (square pass) Coaching Points: Angle of passes, movement on/off the ball, retain possession, and don’t force the pass. Duration: 2x12min

Game

Intensity: high

Organization: Rondo, 4v2 (A), and 5v2 (B)

Duration: 25 mins

Date:

Intensity: high

Recovery Time:3min

Organization: 7v7 “position specific”, Attacking the goals 2 games of 12 mins Coaching Points: play forward, break lines of pressure, look to finish

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COACHING ON GAME DAY BEFORE THE GAME ➢ ➢ ➢

What is the starting line-up, have it written down? Who are the potential substitutes? When to substitute? What is the game plan? Ex: formation, high vs low pressure

DURING THE GAME ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Coaches only have very limited influence from the sideline to affect a game, however coaches must recognize times to inject enthusiasm into their players. Identify oppositions formation and formulate a winning formula to beat it Understand where your team will be weak against this formation Avoid Joystick coaching (“Run here, pass there”) Use your coach's notebook to write down points When showing emotion make sure it is controlled and professional Give short and understandable instructions Body language is very important stay engaged and avoid negative actions Promote players making decisions, not coaches Try not to introduce new concepts/formations during games

HALF TIME ➢ ➢ ➢

Give players a moment to catch their breath, to have a drink and to calm down Keep your halftime talk short. positive – negative – positive You can give personal instruction, but don’t start discussions

POST GAME ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Make sure every player and coach shakes referees/opponents hand. Ask players to jog across field to thank parents as a group Make sure the players don’t blame one another Praise them for their effort. No team meetings after a game with parents, do them at practice Don’t argue with the referee - he or she will NOT charge a call. Clean bench area (no trash)

PARENT GAMEDAY CONFRONTATION ➢ ➢

Set up a more suitable time to talk. Be professional, remind parent of 48 hourr rule (parent must wait 48 hours before contacting coach) - 48 hour rule gives emotionally charged parties time to calm down and reflect.

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GAME DAY NOTES Team:

Date:

League:

Opponent:

Score:

Postgame

2nd Half

Halftime

1st Half

Game Plan

Coach:

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How we play Style of play, formations, positional responsibilities

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HOW WE PLAY

STYLE OF PLAY PASC teams will play Possession Oriented Soccer. This style demonstrates that the best way to learn soccer is for players to coordinate their talents in collective team play, rather than relying on one or two players to carry the various phases of the game. PASC PLAYERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO... ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Pass with a purpose Be comfortable in possession Be able to play in tight areas Be able to pass when under pressure Be able to move the ball quickly and effectively

In order to do this players will need to display good individual skill, flair and above all a will to be the best.

POSSESSION BASED SOCCER... ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Is adaptable and effective against a wide range of offensive and defensive opposition Is the best form of defence, you cannot be scored on; Is the best form of offence, you need to have the ball to score. Is an energy saver; the team without the ball is doing all the running. Requires all players to cooperate and participate on defense and offense; Allows the continued development of all players as they progress through the different age groups; Is attack minded, fun and challenging to play, and attractive and entertaining to watch.

“

If god wanted us to play football in the sky, he’d have put grass up there” — English Soccer Manager Brian Clough

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HOW WE PLAY

NUMBERING SYSTEM The positional numbering system has been used for a long time in the world of soccer, and the USSF is now making it a part of the US youth soccer setup. The picture shows each position with the corresponding number that is being used in the USSF coaching curriculum.

1 - Goalkeeper 2 - Right Outside Back 3 - Left Outside Back 4 - Right Center Back 5 - Left Center Back

6 - Defensive Center Midfielder 7 - Right Winger 8 - Center Midfielder

9 - Center Forward

10 - Attacking Center Midfielder 11 - Left Winger 6

PASC places priority on the 1-4-3-3 system of play (and its variations) for all of its teams. Coaches are given the flexibility to utilize other systems of play i.e. 1-4-4-2 (and its variations) and 1-3-4-3 (and its variations) if they are confident it will benefit the group of players they are working with.

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FORMATION Setting up your team in a formation for a team is as much a learning curve for us coaches as it is for your players. I always find it best to start by looking at individual players and writing down the strong and weak parts of their game. You will often see coaches put their weakest players in defence and their strongest players up front. This is wrong. You need balance throughout the team and, with U10s and below, you really need to be letting all your players try all the positions. 4v4 3 4

The 1-2-1 is an ideal formation to coach positions and give your players a good idea of what is expected when they move up to 7-a-side. This will be the foundation that players at PASC learn from starting at U8 with the small sided game formats.

7 6

10 11

7v7 7 5 9

10/6 4 11

The 1-2-3-1 is an ideal formation to coach positions and give your players a good idea of what is expected when they move up to 9-a-side. This isbecause the responsibilities of each player are similar to the ones they will advance to.

9v9 7 5

1 0 11

The 1-2-3-3 is an ideal formation to coach positions and give your players a good idea of what is expected when they move up to 11-a-side. This is because the responsibilities of each player are similar to the ones they will advance to.

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POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1

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TimHope Howard, Solo, USMNT USWNT

Goalkeeper Full Back Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: defense mindset at all the goal is On either held or punched to times. safety.In attack, play a crucial role in any attack that a team makes. ● Traits: Leader. A good goalkeeper is required toCover have athe lotfar of corners moral of the pitch and make sure thatto any suddenproperly burst made byposition. the opposing character and absolute fitness function in the A midfield or the opposing strikers is stopped. Support the attack – good goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and ensure a clean sheet; on runsgoalkeeper to create 2 can vs. 1lay situation on made the flank areas. theoverlapping contrary a bad all efforts by the team to ● waste Traits: Good at 1 vs. 1 defending and attacking. Strong crossing of the if he doesn’t perform properly. ball.Roles: The Goalkeeper can also play an integral part in an ● Other attacking move by guiding the ball up the field.

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Tim Howard, Philipp Lahm, USMNT Bayern Munich

Goalkeeper Center Back Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: stopheld the or opposing attackers from playing and to the goal is To either punched to safety. dear the ball from danger when required. ● Traits: Leader. A good goalkeeper is required to have a lot of moral ● character Traits: Demands organization, be pulling theinstrings constantly and absolute fitness tomust function properly the position. A meaning screaming, talking, whispering and whatever else to get his or good goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and ensure a clean sheet; on team on the same page defensively. Play physical, vision, theher contrary a bad goalkeeper can lay all efforts made bygood the team to positioning and good in the air. Passing is key and the ability to fluently waste if he doesn’t perform properly. get the ballThe from defense tocan midfield. Excellence in 1 vs. in 1 defending. ● Other Roles: Goalkeeper also play an integral part an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field.

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TimJohn Howard, Terry, USMNT Chelsea

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POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 6

Goalkeeper Center Defensive Midfielder Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: defensive midfielder the task to play in a role the goal is The either held or punched tohas safety. that Leader. supportsA the defense but also facilitates midfield of the ● Traits: good goalkeeper is required tothe have a lot ofarea moral pitch. Stop proceeding fromproperly the otherinteam - must also character andany absolute fitnessattacks to function the position. A resist and retaliate if any attack does materialize. good goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and ensure a clean sheet; on ● theTraits: Character and patience. of energy – to track player contrary a bad goalkeeper canLots lay all efforts made by the teamdown to a win the Good distribution & positioning - short and long passes & waste if heball. doesn’t perform properly. tactically ● Other Roles:very Thedisciplined. Goalkeeper can also play an integral part in an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field. ●

Tim Howard, Sergio Busquets, USMNT Barcelona

Goalkeeper Center Midfielder Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: option for buildup and possession. Defensive the goal is Primary either held or punched to safety. control centrally in front of the backline. Penetration, viaof movement or ● Traits: Leader. A good goalkeeper is required to have a lot moral passing and of the ball. fitness to function properly in the position. A character absolute ● good Traits: Stamina,can ability to the cover lots of ground, while maintaining goalkeeper keep goal safe and ensure a clean sheet; on Game awareness: ability to recognize when team theexplosiveness. contrary a bad goalkeeper can lay all efforts made by the the team to is in transition, quickly and fluidly switching between defensive and waste if he doesn’t perform properly. offensive ● Other Roles:roles. The Goalkeeper can also play an integral part in an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field. ●

Tim Ramires, Howard, USMNT Brazil

Goalkeeper Center Attacking Midfielder Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: In attack, always want to be on the ball in a the goal is either heldmust or punched to safety. “playmaker role.” On defense, regroup and start defending. A good eye ● Traits: Leader. A good goalkeeper is required to have a lot of moral for the ball a good abilitytotofunction dribble properly is very important. character andand absolute fitness in the position. A ● good Traits: Lots of energy and uses this to good effect moving offon the goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and ensure abyclean sheet; both ina attack and defense. unlock themade defense with a dribble theball contrary bad goalkeeper canCan lay all efforts by the team to or moment of individual brilliance to score or assist goals. Good vision waste if he doesn’t perform properly. passRoles: the ball toGoalkeeper the strikers can withalso precision. ● Other The play an integral part in an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field. ●

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Tim Howard, Lucia Necib, USMNT France

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POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 7

Goalkeeper Winger

Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● Responsibilities: attack, take people onto1safety. x 1 offensively (final 1/3) to towards the goal is In either held or punched 11 create crosses and scoring opportunities. is of anmoral initial stop ● Traits: Leader. A good goalkeeper is requiredOn todefense, have a lot to the aggressive offense by to thefunction opposition character and absolute fitness properly in the position. A ● good Traits: Requires a considerable amount of to match strength. goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and skill ensure a cleanthe sheet; on Ability to shift between the two roles, offense and defense, with the contrary a bad goalkeeper can lay all efforts made by the team to greatest andperform also perform well. Stamina, speed, dribbling and waste if he ease doesn’t properly. agility. ● Other Roles: The Goalkeeper can also play an integral part in an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field. ●

Tim Howard, Cristiano Ronaldo, USMNT Real Madrid

Goalkeeper Forward/ Striker Responsibility: keep the goal safe and make sure that any ball sent ● towards Responsibilities: attack, make unselfishtoruns to create space for his or the goal is In either held or punched safety. herself and space forgoalkeeper teammatesisto pass the around. defense, ● Traits: Leader. A good required toball have a lot ofOn moral first player apply pressure. goals character andto absolute fitness toScore function properly in the position. A ● good Traits: goalkeeper can keep the goal safe and ensure a clean sheet; on the contrary a bad goalkeeper can lay all efforts made by the team to waste if he doesn’t perform properly. ● Other Roles: The Goalkeeper can also play an integral part in an attacking move by guiding the ball up the field. ●

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Tim Howard, Alex Morgan, USMNT USWNT

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TEACHING POSITIONING Teaching positions can be an exasperating job at younger ages. What seems so simple to follow is actually almost impossible to put into practice in games. Don’t worry about it. Players under 10 years old will not keep to their positions too well, and if they do, they probably stick to their positions too rigidly –you can’t win!

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Help players to keep positions during games but don’t scream all game long Try to play each player in at least two positions, one more defensive, one more attacking, to allow every player to evolve. ○ If you give each young player just one position, they will learn to play that position fairly quickly, but they will not develop as a complete player. During team talks sit the players down in their starting positions to show them how the shape should look, and given time they will learn to keep better shape. Tell each player a simple explanation of what is expected of their position, but don’t over burden them with too much. Young players should enjoy playing, and not be terrified of stepping out of position.

Teach shape during scrimmages to constantly reinforce how you want the players to spread out as a team. As well as this working offence against defense in training can really help in coaching team shape.

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Session Examples This manual is designed for each coach to use as a reference and to aid in their growth as a coach. The coaching theories and drills are guidelines for coaches to use as and when needed. Every coach is encouraged to research, and share as many outside influences as possible. Hopefully we, as a club, can add to and modify this work on an ongoing basis.

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Session List Small Sided Games Rondos

Directional / Positional Games

Technical Passing Pattern

Crossing and Finishing

Tactical

Key

Shadow Play

Breaking the defense line

Overlapping Fullbacks

Creating Space for Midfielders

Timing of Runs

Players

Positional Crossing

Ball

Build Up Practice

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Dribble Player Movement Pass

TECHNICAL

SMALL SIDED The following exercises are fundamental training methods used by PASC. The club believes that these core exercises are vital for player development at at any age.

Rondos Warm up Rondo This is a commonly used rondo warm up & probably the most familiar to what most people think rondos are. The most common way to use this is have 2 players in the middle and if either set of outside players make 10 passes the middle two need to sprint to the other circle and start again there. If either middle player wins the ball the outside player who lost it and the player who passed to him go into the middle.

Rondo in Match Formation This picture shows the potential rondos that could appear when playing out from the back in a -4-3-3 formation. You can see that we have potential overloads in every area of the field and that if another opposition player enters that are we have a teammate close enough to drop in to create another overload in our favour.

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5v2 Rondo

“ 10yd

Everything that goes on in a match, except shooting, you can do in a rondo. The competitive aspect, fighting to make space, what to do when in possession and what to do when you haven’t got the ball, how to play ‘one touch’ soccer, how to counteract the tight marking and how to win the ball back.” Johan Cruyff Former player and coach of FC Barcelona and Holland

WHY RONDOS?

10yd

One and two touch passing It’s easy as a coach to stipulate how many touches players can take but rondos help create the environment where 1 or 2 touches is all you can have. Rhythm of play Rondos can help players understand when to play quickly and when to put their foot on the ball and slow things down depending on how close the opposition is. Improved control Playing in such tight spaces forces your players to have a good first touch and also realise if they need to take a first touch away from a player. Short Passing When using a possession style of play, the majority of your passes will usually be 12 yards and under. Constant Movement and Passing Lines Rondos help players develop to constant movement, such as learning how to move in to give a teammate a free passing lane. Improvisation Not all passes are perfect and rondos can help players learn to improvise if a pass is short or played harder than expected. Recognise when and where to overload Players understand when, where and how to overload an area to retain possession or expose a weakness in the opposition to attack. Habits and Repetition When using rondos players are under pressure at all times and need to play with one & two touches and that becomes habit that they always use. The same goes for the movement to open up passing line for their teammate.

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Positional Passing Objectives

Process

Team is distributed per position. Possess on one side and win ball on the other side. Players must take ball into spaces where opponent cannot win ball as easily.

1. 2.

20 yd

Key Factors ● ● ● ●

Defensive Intensity Ball recovery Checking and Receiving Quick movement of the ball

Green team attempts to connect (x) number of passes. 1 or 2 players from Red enter the Green half to try to win the ball. Once the ball is taken from green, Red assumes possession in it’s half, green sends 1 or 2 defenders, and the cycle repeats.

10yd

Positional Passing Extension Objectives

This extension builds on the original activity, adding in the element of team transition.

Connect passes and then switch play. Defend as a unit and block passing lanes.

Process 1. 2.

25yd

Green team attempts to connect (x) number of passes before switching the ball through or over blue to red. 2 players from blue leave middle zone to defend green. If they win the ball, Green moves to middle zone, blue replaces them. Play resumes in the box of Red.

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ● ●

Defensive Intensity Ball recovery Checking and Receiving Quick movement of the ball Quick transition Switching the ball.

10yd

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5v2 Possession Objectives Team is distributed per position. Possess on one side and win ball on the other side. Players must take ball into spaces where opponent cannot win ball as easily.

Process 1.

20yd

Key Factors ● ● ● ●

Angles of pass Recognize space Pass & Receiving Quick movement of the ball

10yd

Green team attempts to move the ball upfield to the target green, red defends. Once the ball reaches the target green, the objective flips, with the bottom green becoming the target green. Inside players move accordingly, to create new passing lanes.

4v4 + 3 Possession with bumpers Objectives Create angles to connect passes and maintain possession. Use neutral players to help move the ball

Process 1.

25yd

2. 3. 4.

Red in possession. Can use blue players who have (x) amount of touches to give back to a green player. Green is defending, seeking possession. When green wins possession, they must transitions into offense - big shape. Rotate neutral team every (x) minutes.

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ●

Position specific Quick transition Creating angles, checking and receiving Utilizing passing lanes, space. Sharp ball movement.

10yd

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4v4 with dynamic neutral players Objectives Take advantage of dynamic neutrals to use them as auxiliary wingers or goal side bumpers, to develop new passing lanes.

Process 1. 2.

Normal 4v4 game play, with neutrals allowed to space themselves anywhere between their goal and sideline. Switch neutral team every (x) minutes

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ●

Accuracy of pass Incisive movement 1v1 battles, interior of grid Combination play Checking and receiving

Directional Possession to Corners Objectives Each player needs to get open at all times to ensure a passing lane is open as the numbers are even.

Process 1. 2.

25yd

3. 4.

Green and Red players alternate at corners of the field. Green starts with possession, earning a point when they maintain possession and involve both corner players on their team. Corner players can rotate with passes or during a set time limit. Inside can have 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 etc. a. Less players is more demanding.

Key Factors

10yd

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Quick movement in space Willingness to work to create passing lanes Sharp passing and receiving Utilizing passing lanes, space. Sharp ball movement.

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Finding the third man Possession Objectives Change the direction of play, by finding the third man.

Process 1.

Bumper cannot play into the player who played them the ball. Has (x) number of touches to move it. Can play the game with changing bumpers or without.

Key Factors Accuracy of pass Incisive movement 1v1 battles, interior of grid Combination play Checking and receiving

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3 Team Possession Objectives Work on quick transitions, defending as a unit and possession, while improving passing.

Process 1. 2.

Two teams with the ball one defending. When defending team wins the ball, the team that lost it becomes the new defending team Can impose a touch limit to make game faster/ slower

Key Factors ● ● ● ●

Quick transitions Defending as a unit Spacing and distribution Passing and receiving

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Creating Numbers up with 2 goals Objectives Score goals by switching the ball and finding the opening on one of the two goals.

Process 1.

Players can score on either goal. Effective play occurs when switching or overloading one side to create a numerical advantage happens.

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ●

Creating Numbers up: 3 goals

3 goals allows for more incisive movement, and more exploitation of spaces. By creating a simple 2v1 advantage on one net, a goal can be scored.

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Supporting runs Switching the ball Spacial awareness Quick ball movement Shape and defensive communication

Modified Version

Insert field markings to help players not bunch up and ensure good spacing.

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Creating Numbers up with 2 goals Objectives Score goals by switching the ball and finding the opening on one of the two goals.

Process Players can score on either goal. Effective play occurs when switching or overloading one side to create a numerical advantage happens.

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ●

Creating Numbers up: 3 goals

3 goals allows for more incisive movement, and more exploitation of spaces. By creating a simple 2v1 advantage on one net, a goal can be scored.

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Supporting runs Switching the ball Spacial awareness Quick ball movement Shape and defensive communication

Modified Version

Insert field markings to help players not bunch up and ensure good spacing.

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Small Sided Finishing Objectives Combine with the bumpers to move the attack closer to goal before finishing on net.

Process Players use the bumpers to allow them to make runs into the box, simulating the act of playing the ball out and receiving it later of a cut back.

Key Factors Strong movement Sharp passing Quick Transition Finishing

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Small Sided: Crossing and Finishing Adding the two neutrals allows for crossing to occur. Players will be encouraged to spread the ball wide, or deep to the bumpers beside the goal. Encourage both nearsided and farsided winger to make runs into the box to get on the end of crosses or cut backs.

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433 Passing Drill Process C

10yd

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

(A) plays into (B) (B) plays back to (A) (A) plays long to (C ) (C ) plays 1-2 with (B) (C ) dribbles back to the the start of the drill.

Key Factors

10yd

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Speed of pass Direction of pass Angle of pass Face to face Timing of Runs 1st touch / control

Triangle Passing Variation 1

Variation 2

Process 1. 2. 3. OR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Key Factors ● ● ●

Speed of pass Direction of pass Angle of pass

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Face to face Timing of Runs 1st touch / control

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(A) plays into (B) (B) plays to (C ) (C ) Dribbles to start (A) plays into (B) (B) plays 1-2 with (A) (B) plays into (C ) (C ) plays 1-2 with (B) (C ) dribbles to start

TECHNICAL

Diamond Passing Sequences Process

Objectives

10yd

2 balls go around the diamond. Players on the side make a run/movement to determine the type of pass played by the top & bottom players (i.e come short to go long etc). Progress with overlaps, sets etc.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

(A) plays into (B) (B) plays back to (A) (A) plays long to (C ) (C ) plays 1-2 with (B) (C ) dribbles back to the the start of the drill.

Key Factors ● ● ● ● ● ●

10yd

Speed of Pass Direction of pass Angle of pass Getting head up Awareness of runs Tempo

Crossing and Finishing Objectives 4

3 9

4v4 in playing area with 2 unopposed wide men. Encourage creative attacking play in central areas and involve wide men to create an overload and to get crosses in. Work on positional play in relation to 4-3-3 system.

10 8

Key Factors

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Forward Passing Rotation of midfield roles Creation passing options/ angles Receiving the ball on the half turn Creativity Crossing/ Finishing

Neutral zone

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TACTICAL Shadow Play Objectives 11

Getting players to operate in the spaces vacated by other players in other to break through the opposition. 7

Progression:

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5 6

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(11) plays to (5) who moves away then checks. (5) opens out and plays to (6) who plays a long pass into (9) (9) lays off (10) (7) exploits the space left by (9) and receives a pass from (10). (7) dribbles through gates or strikes at goal.

Breaking through the Defense Rules and Objectives

Offside line

Quick play in and around the box.

5 attackers play against the back 4 in the area shown. The tight area encourages quick play in and around the penalty area.

11 8

15 yards

Key Factors ● ● ● ●

1 touch / High tempo Movement / Creating space Link up play (Overlaps, Jacks, takes etc) Creating chances to score

server

25 yards

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Overlapping Fullbacks Objectives Passing, Movement and Receiving Progression: 9

➔ ➔ ➔ ➔

Server plays to (6) who receives the ball on the turn and plays out wide to 2. (2) plays long to (9) who lays it back to (8) (8) plays (2) on the overlap run (8) and (9) go in for the cross.

Key Factors

2 6

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server

Movement away from player off the ball Weight of pass 1st touch control Receiving the ball on the half turn Timing of Runs Finishing

Shadow Play #2 Objectives Working on switching the ball and creating space. 9

Progression: ➔

7 11

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10 8

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(9) plays out to (7) who plays a one-two with (8). (7) plays into (2), who swings the ball across the backline via (3) who plays to (3) who plays out to (5). (5) plays into (10), who drops it to (8). (8) plays in the space for 11 to run on to

Key Factors

5 2 4

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Weight, accuracy, and control of passes Variation of space making skills Ability to play 1-2s with inside and outside of feet Rotation of players

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Creating Space for Midfielders Objectives 11

Getting players to operate in the spaces vacated by other players in other to break through the opposition. 9

Progression: 7

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➔ ➔ ➔

5 6

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Timing of Runs Rules and Objectives

END ZONE

5v5 in main playing area with 2 unopposed neutral fullbacks in outside channels. Teams can only score by playing someone in to get the ball under control in the end zone. Players can not dribble in themselves, or arrive before the ball (offside rule applies).

Key Factors

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Forward runs Timing of runs Creating space for others to exploit Forward passes Quality passing & control

END ZONE Neutral zone

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Positional Crossing Rules and Objectives 4

Four crossers positioned out wide,each given a Number (1-4). Players make the box 1 at a time, and are also given a number therefore they know what angle they are receiving the cross from.

Key Factors ● ● ●

Timing of run Quality of cross Finishing / Eye on the ball

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Build Up Practice Objectives

Figure of 8 practice playing to our numbers in the system. 2 balls at once, down same side of the pitch. Play from 4 to 5, through 6 and finish with the wide man delivering for front man. Progressions:

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(1) distributes to (4) who opens and spreads to (5) (5) plays inside to (6) who turns and plays (10) (10) turns and plays (7) down the line (7) dribbles and puts a cross in for (9) ◆ (10) may go in for the cross as well

In order to maximize the field and provide obstacles to one groups passing pattern, the other group will mirror the pattern in the opposite direction.

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4v4 Specific Exercises Warm Up: Tail Tag

Estimated Time: 15-20 Minutes

Rules and Objectives: ●

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All players need a bib tucked in as a tail for this activity. Begin without a ball. Players try to steal each other’s tails. If a player loses their tail they still try to get other players tails. No one is ever done. Add soccer balls and play several rounds. To keep track of pts. - 2 pts. Original tail, 1 pt. for every tail they stole.

Coaching Points ● ●

It is as important not to lose the ball as it is to steal a tail. Balance, Change of speed and direction.

Dribbling Variations Estimated Time: 15-20 Minutes

Rules and Objectives: ●

Toe taps; Inside roll; Inside instep rolls; Outside instep rolls; Ball box; Side to Side Step-On; Pull instep push; Pullback

Coaching Points ● ● ●

Demonstrate the correct way to do each drill Don’t let each activity take more than 2 or 3 minutes Let the kids know that this is something that they can work on at home.

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Steal Shield

Estimated Time: 15-20 Minutes

Rules and Objectives: ● ●

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Pair up the players with one ball. One player starts with the ball and at coach’s command, his/her partner tries to steal the ball away. The player that ends with the ball gets a point. If the ball goes out of bounds, one of the players must get it back in play very quickly. Progression: prefer foot; non prefer foot; both feet; Relay Race; Speedway

Coaching Points ● ●

Show proper shielding technique during the demonstration. Fix technical shielding errors throughout the activity to assure that the group is doing it properly.

More Dribbling Estimated Time: 15-20 Minutes

Rules and Objectives: ● ● ● ● ●

Set out 2 cones in a line 10 yards apart. Split into 2 groups, 1 team in each end zone Players dribble around their zone until coach shouts Players then look to dribble into other end zone as quickly as possible. First team to get into new zone gets 1 point.

Coaching Points ● ●

Keep ball close to feet Head up for awareness

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Scrimmage

Estimated Time: 45-60 Minutes

1v1; 2v2 or 3v3

3v3 End Zone Game Estimated Time: 15-20 Minutes

Rules and Objectives: ●

Two teams play in a defined space with each team attacking an end-zone defended by the opponent. Teams score points when a player dribbles into the opponent’s end-zone under control.

Coaching Points ●

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Encourage players to recognize opportunities to burst into space under control. Identification of visual cues 1v1 no defender behind Free space in front of dribbler Near the attacking area Identification of verbal cues “take space”, “time”, “take him on” Correct shape and balance of team Deception and disguise Attack.

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Acknowledgements Curriculum written and compiled by Savio Carrijo

References:

US Soccer Curriculum Fifa - The Training Plan Ejercicios de Athletic Club Bilbao

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