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Goalkeeper: Crossover and Find the Shot with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:09:43 +0000

Watch as Coach Paul Rogers discusses when and how a goalkeeper moves backwards. The rule of thumb whether moving for a shot or tracking a ball is one crossover and run. Coach demonstrates different scenarios and explains the proper response of the keeper. Never move backward, but crossover and find the shot.

3 Pillars of the Texas Way with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:31:13 +0000

Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that the 3 Pillars of The Texas Way involve respect for others, control of self, and spirit of competition. He will discuss each pillar in detail.

Transition the Game with Alexi Upton – Royse City High School (TX)

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:01:15 +0000

Watch as Coach Alexi Upton explains and shows practice video of this "Transition the Game" activity. This activity focuses on building the complete, whole player and emphasizing playing fast and making quick decisions. This activity covers all four moments of a game: attacking with the ball, defending transition, defending without the ball, and offensive transition.

Alexi Upton was previously a coach at Sulphur Springs High School (TX).

Crossing and Finishing with Ryan Searle – Cinco Ranch High School (TX)

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:58:50 +0000

Watch as Coach Ryan Searle discusses this crossing and finishing drill. This is a competitive drill working on movement, running into the box, technique, and crossing. Coach explains the progression, warmup and modified game with detailed explanations and coaching points including video clips of each progression.

Goalkeeper’s Pole Drill with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:44 +0000

Watch as Coach Paul Rogers explains, and players demonstrate this goalkeeper's pole drill. The poles are set up 3 to 4 yards apart as that is the distance a goalkeeper should make 100% saves. The drill is explained in detail, focusing on technical points of positioning and shape.

Attacking from Wide Areas: Overlap Drill with Darren Powell – Nashville SC

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:03:33 +0000

Watch as Coach Darren Powell explains, and players demonstrate this attacking wide areas overlap drill. Coach will go over each of the player's roles and actions as the drill progresses. The players execute the overlap and finish with a cross and a shot to the near post.

Darren Powell previously coached at Inter Miami CF, San Antonio FC, Orlando City SC, Lexington SC, and more.

Small-Sided Game: 1v1 Actions & Finishing with Darren Powell – Nashville SC

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:57:47 +0000

Watch as Coach Darren Powell explains, and players demonstrate this small-sided game focusing on 1v1 actions, a 3rd man run, and finishing. This drill is great for conditioning and can be timed depending on the level of your players' ability, what your emphasis is, and how quickly you want the game to move.

Darren Powell previously coached at Inter Miami CF, San Antonio FC, Orlando City SC, Lexington SC, and more.

Ball Circulation Drill with Darren Powell – Nashville SC

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:14:21 +0000

Watch as Darren Powell explains, and players demonstrate this ball circulation drill. The players in the yellow and orange jerseys are trying to circulate the ball using 1 or 2 touches while the players in the grey jerseys are trying to get the ball. The objective is to circulate the ball side-to-side and then get it between the 2 defenders.

Darren Powell previously coached at Inter Miami CF, San Antonio FC, Orlando City SC, Lexington SC, and more.

Goalkeeper: Attacking a Highball Using One Hand with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:09:22 +0000

Watch as Coach Paul Rogers explains, and volunteers demonstrate this goalkeeper drill of attacking a high ball using one hand. The ball is served over the net and the keeper must attack the ball with one hand and push it back over the net then backpedal back to the original position. Keep the ball in front of you and don’t let it get over your head.

4v2 Keep Away Transition Drill with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:16 +0000

Watch as Coach Ian Barker discusses, and players demonstrate this 4v2 keep away exercise that encourages athletes to pick their head up and spread the field in transition. Coach Barker also emphasizes the importance of off-ball positioning and movement for the teams with control of the ball.