Watch as Coach explains that after an ACL injury there are deficits in hip, rotor and frontal plane knee stability. Working with bands, the athlete demonstrates as Coach explains the following exercises: clam shell, hip […]
Technical Development Training Session
By: Erica Dambach – Penn State Univ. Provided by: Amplified Soccer Technique of Individual Defending 3 grids: A. 1 v 1 – Speed and angle of approach – finding your endpoint, turn your feet, get […]
Team Shape and Formation with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach discusses the shape of the attacking offense with a 2-4-3-1 formation. The center backs are holding and wider than the central mids. The fullbacks push on and are ahead of the central […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Crazy 8’s Drill with Marcus Wood – Hardin-Simmons Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Crazy 8’s Drill. The drill is usually used on a travel day or days between games to remove lactic acid after a long time traveling/being on a […]
Mentoring Your Leaders in Practice Sessions with Donna Fishter
Watch as Coach discusses the importance of monitoring your team leaders in practice sessions. She gives an example of, as a coach, approaching a leader and pointing out a player who may be struggling and […]
Mindfulness for Sport: Capture the Most Important Moment, the Present Moment
By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]
Why Play Back 4 Defense with David Newbery – Arizona Revolution
Watch as Coach explains that a lot of teams play with three players up top so defending with 4 players makes a lot of sense. Defensive strategies for playing a back 4 include playing a […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Coaches will not experience burnout if they do not care about what they do and are not passionate about their work. Most successful coaches put in tremendous amounts of time and effort but, without some […]
Final Third Work: Creating and Scoring Goals
By: Erica Dambach Provided by: Amplified Soccer Finishing Club Warm-up A few variations detailed below: 1. Coach hand tossing different types of balls in for one touch inside of the foot finishes into near post […]
4v2 Keep Away Transition Drill with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach 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 […]
Defensive Position and Technique on a 1v1 Back with Matt Clepper – Indy Warriors FC
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate defensive position and technique on a 1v1 back. It is important to keep an arm’s length when coming up behind the offensive player because if you get too […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Defensive Toe Poke Drill with Alan Yost – Capital Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defensive toe poke drill. The defensive player must pivot, stay low, and when they see an errant touch, use the toe poke. It is important to toe […]
Pressing and Decision-Making Drill with Gary Curneen – Chicago Red Stars
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pressing and passing drill. A decision-making variable is added to the technical exercise. The passer recognizes the presser and passes the ball at a quicker pace which […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]
Goalkeeper Handling Hoop Series Drills with Michael Cracas – Hiram College
Watch as Coach explains, and a goalkeeper demonstrates these hoop series drills. The goalkeeper must step into the hoops to a set position and use the proper technique to catch the ball. Keeper cuffs are […]
Defending Indirect Free Kicks Within 10 Yards of the Goal with Erik Lane – Captain Shreve High School (LA)
Watch as Coach discusses defending indirect free kicks within 10 yards of the goal. This is an infrequent situation but if it occurs, Coach puts all ten men on the goal line with the keeper […]
6 Tips That Strikers Can Learn From the World’s Best Goal Scorers
By: Elena Brielle Provided by: Amplified Soccer Soccer is all about scoring goals. The other disciplines are important, a successful side will always have a good, solid defense and a creative midfield, but without a […]
Wine Glass Defensive 1-2 Passing Drill with Matt Smith – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach describes, and players demonstrate this wine glass passing drill. This defensive drill can be timed and works on long and short passing. Using a cone as the defender, players work on 1 […]
Striker Qualities with David Newbery – Arizona Revolution
Watch as Coach explains the qualities required for a successful striker. A good striker must possess the following qualities: physical, cognitive/mental, technical, and tactical.
5 Soccer Drills to Create Better Shooters
Originally Published in: Athletic Lift Provided by: Amplified Soccer This article comes from Athletic Lift. Athletic Lift is your resource for sporting tips and athletic reviews. Getting an opportunity to score a goal is a […]
Two-Touch Pressing Drill with Gary Curneen – Chicago Red Stars
Watch as Coach Gary Curneen discusses, and coaches demonstrate this two-touch pressing drill that works on passing, ball control, and defensive pressure.
2v1 Drill with Marcus Wood – Hardin-Simmons Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 2v1 back to goal drill. The offensive player leans into the defender-controlling space, then a ball is played at the offensive player’s feet, they lay a pass […]
Goalkeeper Depth Perception High Ball Drill with Paul Rogers – Houston Dynamo
Watch as Coach explains, and volunteers demonstrate this depth perception high ball drill. The coach will throw a ball from behind the net and a player will attack the ball at its highest point and […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
5 Daily Responsibilities of Leaders: Other-Centered with Donna Fishter
Watch as Coach Donna Fishter discusses the benefits of developing leaders that are other-centered. Coach Fishter also explains some common misconceptions that may be acting as a barrier for your athletes.
Passing Lines with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these passing line activities which allow multiple technical repetitions for the players and many variations of coaching points for the coach.
Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as recognize, respond, refer guidelines for all coaches on a staff are explained. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that impact performance. Coaches need to respond […]