By: Oscar Collins Provided by: Amplified Soccer Now that sports are getting back into full swing, what can you do to spur your team to victory? It’s your job as a coach to restore your […]
Final Third Going to Goal 2v1 Drill with Jeff Hosler – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrates this ‘2v1 Going to the Goal’ Drill. The playing area is 20 to 25 yards to the goal and the defender must start goal-side of the attacker and […]
Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses awareness and mindset which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your life. You […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Opposed 1v1 and 3v3 Practice Sessions with Hassan Sulaiman – Chelsea U14
This is a two-part practice session featuring Hassan Sulaiman – Chelsea U14. An explanation of each segment is provided followed up with practice video. The first session is a 1v1 with the defender passing the […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
What Makes a Good Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
2-Ball Goalkeeping Footwork Drill with Paul Rogers – Houston Dynamo
Watch as Coach explains, and goalkeepers demonstrate this 2-ball footwork drill. Each keeper will come out to the dummies on their side, take a ball and give the ball back. They then return to the […]
3v1 Transitional Rondo with Marcus DiBernardo – Monroe College
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of this 3v1 transitional rondo exercise. The blue group has possession and after three passes, can transition the ball to the grey group. Make sure the players receive […]
Attacking from the Flanks: Final Third Crossing and Running Drill
By: Dean Wurzberger Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose Crossing the ball and making coordinated runs from midfield into the penalty box to finish. Organization Set up play on half of […]
Fitness Session 1v1 with Anson Dorrance – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach explains what is involved in a typical fitness day. Coach presents a menu of possibilities that are available to choose from and shows diagrams with detailed explanations of the following games: 1v1 […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
Near and Far Corner Kick Drill
By: Thomas Durkin Originally Published in: Attacking Soccer Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose Developing coordination and timing for runs and service to the box and establishing signals for communication. Organization Set up play on half […]
Changing the Point of Attack with David Newbery – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips on changing the point of attack. Switching and changing the point of attack are two different concepts. Switching is moving the ball from one side of the […]
Recruiting: Who to Trust with Nick Roberts – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach gives recruiting advice to high school soccer players. He encourages athletes to do their homework when looking at specific schools focusing on roster size, Varsity/JV teams, and not to be afraid to […]
Awareness Training Sessions
By: Wayne Harrison Provided by: Amplified Soccer At these young ages, players must focus on many touches on the ball to get great at their technical ability, a great first touch brilliant dribbling and turning […]
Running at the Ball Warm-Up with Eric Rudland – AFC Ann Arbor
Watch as Coach shows videos of this warm-up drill that assists in teaching your players pressing, reading visual cues, running at the ball, and building up the physical requirements needed for this philosophy. This technical […]
Coaching Cues for Shooting and Passing with Vince Ganzberg – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach discusses coaching cues for shooting and passing. He will show examples of internal focus of attention cues and present alternative external focus of attention cues. These external cues allow the athlete to […]
Stop Trying So Hard
By: Dan Abrahams Provided by: Amplified Soccer The Dan Abraham’s Soccer Academy helps players, coaches and parents work together on the mental side of the game. It’s packed with fun, animated video sessions that bring […]
Possession/Transition Practice with Chris Hogg – Newcastle U23
Watch as Coach explains, and players execute this possession/transition practice. The players are split into groups of nine and play in small grids with two teams of three, playing to maintain possession. The three remaining […]
Goalie Corner Positioning with Michael Cracas – Hiram College
Watch as Coach explains how he instructs his goalies on their proper positioning for corner kicks. The goalies should be 3/4 of the way back, farthest from the ball with the inside foot on the […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
Limited Touch Possession Game with Dave Brandt – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains this limited touch possession game called 2 Touch, 1 Touch. This a staple exercise for his team and they use it almost every day. It is great for high school and […]
Post Match with Jon Evans – Grosse Ile HS (MI)
Watch as Coach explains what is important to review after the match regarding performance. For him, timing is important, and he feels it is best to start the review at the next practice. Discuss both […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
Transition Wave Game with James Simmonds – Chelsea U18
Watch as James Simmonds discusses this transition wave drill which features quick play in and around the box. If you are quick in offensive transition this will become a 4v2 but if you are slow […]
Mental Toughness: Emotional Control with Jay Martin – Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses emotional control in a time of crisis. The mental aspect is the preparation leading up to play and the emotional control is how you take care of business in a game […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Scouting the Opponent’s Defense with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains five key observations in scouting an opponent’s defense. Where is the line of confrontation? How are they compacted? How many players are defending? Do they steer or are they more confrontational […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]