Beginner training plan
Your first trainingMy program allows recreational players of pre-competitive ages to train and play with others of comparable skills and abilities. It’s designed to challenge players according to their abilities and help them develop as a soccer player. It’s a great tool in preparing players for competitive soccer. We’ll focus on fundamentals. Introductions to the game, the basis of FUN, and work on simple footwork and passing.
Training 2-3I continue the focus on fundamentals soccer. Passing, dribbling, and shooting.
Training 4-10I begin to bring in ball skill, footwork and balance drills. Juggling, dribbling and awareness.
Training 11+We’ll begin to work on positioning over the ball, building confidence and skill.
Youth players
Working with kidsThe game is all about fun, first and foremost. I foster a love for the game. I coach in a fun, loose atmosphere that encourages a child to want to learn the basic skills and fundamentals necessary to become a great player.
Working with teenagersI find that a lot of teen players lack sense for the ball. I teach position awareness, responsibility in their respective positions and tactical situations.
