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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGoal: Build comfort with the ball + have fun Duration: 30–40 mins Focus Topics: • Dribbling basics (small touches) • Using inside/outside of foot • Stopping the ball with sole • Spatial awareness
Lesson 11+Pattern play • Receiving shoulder checks Lesson 12: Position-Specific Training Choose based on player: • Wingers: 1v1, crossing, cut-in finishes • Midfielders: scanning, angles, combinations • Defenders: footwork, tackling angles, passing out of back • Strikers: hold-up play, finishing runs Lesson 13: Weak Foot Development • Wall passing • One-touch passing circuits • Weak-foot finishing Lesson 14: Game IQ + Film Review • Situational decision making • Role-specific movements • Freeze moments with explanation Lesson 15: Strength, Speed, Agility • Low-impact plyos • Ball + agility ladder combos • Acceleration/deceleration
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: First Touch & Receiving • Cushioning touch • Angles to receive • Checking shoulders (simple) Lesson 5: Passing + Speed of Play • Weight of pass • One/two-touch patterns • Rondo 3v1 (small-sided intelligence) Lesson 6: 1v1 Attacking • Moves: scissors, lunge, double scissors • Change of pace after move • 1v1 to mini-goals Lesson 7: Shooting Technique • Laces vs inside finish • Ball striking form • Repetition from different angles Lesson 8: Defending Basics • Jockey stance • Angle body to sideline • Don’t stab • Recovery runs Lesson 9: Transition Play • Lose ball → press • Win ball → find space • 2v2 transition game Lesson 10: Positioning Intro • Width + depth explained simply • Where to move with/without ball • Small-sided 3v3 or 4v4 patterns
Lesson 2-3Goals: • Learn proper passing form • Introduce first touch • Simple 1v1 attacking • Basic defending rules Warm-up: • Ball mastery (toe taps, foundations, inside/outside) • Dribble squares (keep ball close) Technical: • Passing technique (inside of foot) • Receiving with first touch • Simple 1v1 moves: • Scissors • Step-over • Body feint

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What you need to bringBall, cleats, water

What I can bringShin guards

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✨Maria is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with soccer. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.

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Soccer ⚽ lessons with

Maria Caceres

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Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial
✨Maria is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with soccer. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Maria is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with soccer. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.

About your soccer coach

Fueling passions and nurturing skills on the field is my mission. With 12 years of soccer coaching, I've helped players of all levels elevate their game and confidence. My approach blends technical expertise with a supportive, engaging environment. I am currently a division 1 athlete at the university of San Francisco. I have played and am playing at the highest level. I also attended the IMG Academy for soccer.

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: San Francisco, California
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Years Playing: 12 years

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Negoesco Stadium

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2110.7 miles away

Little Rec Field, Grass Area 1

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2111.0 miles away

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Specializations

⚽Passing & Receiving
⚽Shooting & Scoring
⚽Ball Control & Dribbling
⚽Tactical Skills & Decision-Making