Coaches - first of all - THANK YOU! Thank you for investing in our soccer club and in the lives of kids here in the Plymouth community. We know you are having an impact in their lives.
Below, find a number of helpful resources for your use. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. You can find the person most likely to address your specific question on our Contact Us page.
Below, find a number of helpful resources for your use. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. You can find the person most likely to address your specific question on our Contact Us page.
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# 1 – HAVE FUN!!
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
Below find some very helpful videos.
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
- Teach U6 players how to kick a soccer ball properly.
- Teach players to dribble the ball and control the ball. Have the soccer ball at the player’s feet as much as possible.
- Introduce the 3 v 1 passing drill in a square. This will take time for them to understand, so run it quickly and move on to other drills. 3 v 1 will be covered extensively in U8. (See YouTube video below).
Below find some very helpful videos.
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# 1 – HAVE FUN!!
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
Introduction to Goal Keeping begins at U8 as well.
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
- Teach U8 players how to control a soccer ball properly to set up a pass or shot.
- Teach players to dribble, control, pass and shoot the ball. This age group tends to “bunch up” A LOT! Highly emphasizing passing to their friends (teammates) in a variety of drills is the key to minimizing “the swarm”.
- The 3 v 1 passing drill in a square. This will be a refresher from their U6 introduction to this important drill. 3 v 1 should be covered extensively in U8 as this drill holds all the key aspects of both technical and tactical soccer.
Introduction to Goal Keeping begins at U8 as well.
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# 1 – HAVE FUN!!
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
U10-U14 players will now learn in more depth, the different roles/ positions on the field and the tactical aspects of defense and offense.
Remember these are kids who want to love the game of soccer!
3 KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS-
- Teach U10-U14 players to tactically understand their roles/positions on the soccer field.
- Continue to develop U10-U14 players to dribble, control, pass and shoot the ball however at an accelerated pace.
- Development of basic Goal Keeper skills/positioning continues.
U10-U14 players will now learn in more depth, the different roles/ positions on the field and the tactical aspects of defense and offense.
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If you'd like to continue to develop as a coach, the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) holds regular coach training events. Click here to learn more!