Dribbling starting, stopping, and turning Shooting. Will have kick-ins (not throw-ins)

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1 U6 Me and My Ball The FUNdamental stage the objective is to learn all elementary movement skills by building overall motor skills 1 v 5 parallel play Techniques to learn Dribbling starting, stopping, and turning Shooting Will have kick-ins (not throw-ins) This age group is not able to track aerial targets Also, begins to show them a pass TSA: practice once a week for one hour

2 U8 Me and My Partner Igniting a passion for the game must be the number one objective for coaches of this age group More eye-hand and eye-foot coordination games during training Techniques to introduce ball lifting juggling Block tackle Receiving ground balls with the inside and sole of the foot Shooting with the inside of the foot Passing Dribbling while changing direction Poke tackle Introduce the names of positions Defenders, Midfielders, and Forwards Maintaining shape (no bunch-ball) TSA: practice once a week for one hour

3 U10 The Start of Us The objective is to learn all of the fundamental soccer skills, building overall sports skills Technique Introduce basic combination play (wall passes and take-overs) Passing with the inside and outside of the foot Receiving ground balls with the instep and outside of foot Receiving bouncing balls with the instep (cushion) and the sole, inside and outside of foot (wedges) Advanced dribbling (fakes, turning, and combinations) Shooting Introduce heading (only a small amount of training) and crossing Team formation Through the U-14 age group all players should get exposed to playing all positions on the team (policy of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer). This is true also for playing in goal.

4 U10 The Start of Us (cont.) TSA Rules: Every player must play at least ½a game as goalkeeper No player can play more then ½a game as goalkeeper in any given game Goalkeepers Technique Ready stance Getting the feet set How to hold a ball after a save Proper grip Catching shots at the keeper Punting Recovery from down to the ground and up to set position Footwork exercises Introduce goal kicks Introduce throwing (bowling and over the top) Practice twice a week for one hour and 15 minutes

5 U12 Us This is a transitional time for player ability Technique Moving throw-ins Understand the qualities of a bouncing ball Experiment with the qualities of a flighted ball Receiving bouncing and air balls with the thigh and chest First touch receiving Heading to score goals and for clearances while standing or jumping Outside of foot passing Receiving with either foot Short passing with both feet Bending shots Crossing to near post space and penalty spot space Heel and flick passing Introduce half volley and volley shooting Introduce chipping to pass

6 U12 Us (cont.) Through the U-14 age group all players should get exposed to playing all positions on the team (policy of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer). This is true also for playing in goal. TSA Rules: No player can play more then ½a game as goalkeeper in any given game Goalkeeper Technique Proper grip Footwork Underarm bowling over the top throwing Taking own goal kicks Side-winder kick Low and forward diving Near post play Introduce deflecting Introduce boxing TSA: practice twice a week for 1.5 hours

7 U15 Us U13 U15 This is the age where they have decided to play recreational vs. competitive soccer Experiment with the qualities of a flighted ball, i.e.: spin, swerve, chipping to pass, bending passes, and driving crosses to the far post and top of the penalty area. Practice heading to pass flick headers diving headers receiving with the front of the instep receiving bouncing and air balls with the head half volley and volley shooting Introduce chipping to shoot For goalkeepers far post play collapse save step and save step power and save save/reaction save/recovery save medium and high diving deflecting over the crossbar and around the posts boxing and catching crosses reading crosses (when to come and when to stay) half volley (drop kick) kick saves long over-arm throws saving penalty kicks angle play

8 U18 Us U16 U18 Should be developing the ability to adapt tactics during the flow of play Key players should be able to dictate the rhythm of the game Practice Playing on, around, and away from the ball with purpose Group tactics The role of the 3 rd attacker Principles of attack and defense Diagonal passing Dribbling and off-the-ball runs Wing play Overlapping runs Defending in the midfield and attacking thirds All possible set plays Match analysis Switching the point of attack For goalkeepers Command out to the penalty spot Initiate the attack Provide support on the attack to the fullbacks Recognize pressure on and off the ball Team organization when defending against free kicks

9 Coaching Material TN Soccer has a lot of assistance for coaches Sessions for U6 and U8 Specific technique sessions for U10 and U12 Sessions by theme for U13 and older SoccerRom Free mass lesson plans TSA will send code to access the site to coaches Type in a specific or general topic Can print the entire lesson plan to take to the field Online education -- U6/U8 Youth Module Course Concussion Intro to Youth Soccer More courses to come