Watch as Coach Lee Hughes explains, and players demonstrate this 4v4 + 3 keep away drill. The drill is run in a tight space and focuses on playing 1 and 2 touch and moving the […]
Being a Good Teammate
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Great players and great teams want to be driven. They want to be pushed to the […]
Roles of the First Defender with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach Ian Barker discusses the roles of the first defender. The first defender must apply pressure to prevent penetration and delay the ball until the defense can set. The defender’s speed and angle […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Goalie: Footwork Saves with James Crowder – West Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach James Crowder explains, and goalies demonstrate this footwork saves drill. The goalies line up behind the mannequin and on command take small quick steps around the mannequin to receive a shot, making […]
Communicating Your Vision with Dr. Alex Auerbach – Toronto Raptors
Watch as Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses setting goals on a vision. Great coaches have the ability to communicate to an individual or team on what they can accomplish and convey the belief that they can […]
Elements of a High-Performance Culture
By: Carla Nicholls, Lead of Paralympic High Performance – Athletics Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada), CAAWS Leadership Facilitator at the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), and Former Head […]
What Do You Want to Achieve? with Donna Fishter – Donna Fishter Consulting
Watch as Donna Fishter discusses achievement and what you want to achieve regarding your team goals. Make this part of the team culture and decide how to reinforce the goals. Set the team goals and […]
Self-Awareness Test
Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]
Be Able to Lead Yourself Before You Try to Lead Others with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Watch as Jeff explains how kids can start to ‘check out’ if their expectations are not met and how this can make it hard for them to demonstrate leadership. He discusses that kids need to […]
Throw-Ins: Technical/Tactical Topics with Mike Melton – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Mike Melton discusses the technical/tactical aspects of throw-ins. A major issue for most players is the lack of training and practice for the art of throw-ins. He explains in detail examples of […]
Visualize Success with Jay Martin – Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach Jay Martin discusses visualization skills and the positive effects on successful performance. Players should visualize doing something good in a game or practice using all their senses to make it real. Make […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
Crazy 8’s Drill with Marcus Wood – Dallas Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Wood 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 […]
Mentoring Your Leaders in Practice Sessions with Donna Fishter
Watch as Coach Donna Fishter 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 […]
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 […]
Two-Player Horizontal Finishing Drill with Jay Hoffman – Centre College
Watch as Coach Jay Hoffman explains and players demonstrate this midfielders two-player horizontal finishing drill. The drill emphasizes a hard touch and going to the goal with pressure.
3v1 Transitional Rondo with Marcus DiBernardo – Monroe Univ. New Rochelle
Watch as Coach Marcus DiBernardo 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 […]
Why Play a Back 4 Defense? with David Newbery – Institute of Youth Sports Leaders
Watch as Coach David Newbery 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 […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin DeShazo explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for […]
Motivating Players to Improve: 10 Ideas
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 […]
Soccer Visualization Script
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Begin to remember the best soccer match you ever played…where it was, who was playing with you, all the sights and […]
What Are Your Athletes’ Biggest Influences? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains the ‘leadership is influence’ concept, and that you know you are a leader if you have followers. If you are going to lead and influence your players, it would be […]
Goalkeeper: High Ball Footwork Drill with Michael Cracas – Tiffin Univ.
Watch as Coach Michael Cracas explains, and goalies demonstrate this footwork drill for defending high balls over your head. The key to proper footwork is the drop step and the goalie will open in the […]
The Five Most Powerful Words in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Coaches tap into infinite resources to teach their players the fundamentals and mechanics of their sport, and yet, they often fail to tap into the most […]
The Role of a Parent in Supporting a Young Athlete
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Be very particular when choosing a coach or trainer for your athlete, but once you do, step aside and let them do what you chose them […]
2-Touch Passing Drill with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach Ian Barker explains, and players demonstrate this 2 touch passing drill. The drill emphasizes both verbal and nonverbal communications as well as body movement and passing.
Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains the necessity that all coaches on a staff understand the recognize, respond, and refer guidelines. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that […]
Defense: 4v2 Transition with Alan Yost – Kings Hammer FC
Watch as Coach Alan Yost explains and players demonstrate this 4v2 defensive transition drill. This is an excellent small-sided rondo game. Alan Yost was previously coaching at Capital University.
Are You a Prospect or a Suspect?
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Questions College Coaches Should Ask and High School Players Should Be Able to Answer Better People=Better Athletes=Better Players and Teammates I am frequently surprised how rarely […]