Part 2 - Concepts and Coaching Guidelines U.S. Soccer Coaching Curriculum

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Concepts and Coaching

Guidelines
Director: Claudio Reyna
Author: Dr. Javier Perez
Concepts and Coaching

Index
1. Coaching Philosophy................................................................................5
2. Coaching Content..................................................................................... 6
Tactical..................................................................................................... 8
Technical.................................................................................................23
Physical.................................................................................................. 26
Psychosocial........................................................................................... 30
Set Pieces................................................................................................31
Formations..............................................................................................31
Goalkeeping............................................................................................32
3. Coaching Content Summary...................................................................33
4. Coaching Style........................................................................................34
5. Coaching Organization...........................................................................35
6. Creating an Appropriate Environment.................................................. 36
U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Section Title
Coaching Philosophy
The coaching method is based upon the following key components

the core
The match
The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game shows the tactical,
technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player.
Four complementary components
TacticaL
This component helps the player fit into the team. Our aim is to create clever players, capable of adapting
to the constantly changing circumstances of the game.
Technical
All players in the team have to be individually competent and proficient in the most important skills
for each position. For example, a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise
as compared to an outside back.
Physical
Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle
to think properly and is prone to commit more errors.
Psychosocial
The human being is often affected by his/her emotions. We will train the players to use these emotions
to their advantage and turn them into strengths and not weaknesses.
U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Concepts and Coaching Guidelines
Coaching Content: overview

Areas of development in soccer training
coaching content
1. Tactical
2. Technical
3. Physical
4. Psychosocial
5. Set Pieces
6. Formations
7. Goalkeeping
GENERAL TERMINOLOGY
Definitions for soccer-specific terminology

Tactic: Individual or collective actions performed by a player or group
of players to take advantage of an opponent, group of opponents or a team.
Explanation: The tactics are the tools to develop the strategy.
Example: Quick transition of the ball from one side of the field to the other.
Strategy: A general concept or idea agreed upon by the team at the beginning
of the game with the intention to beat the opponents.
Explanation: The strategy relates to the formation and/or system used by the team.
Example: Defensive strategy - three strikers pressure up high and midfielders close down the opponents in
central areas to prevent them from turning and attempt to regain the ball in the attacking half.
Formation: The shape of the team and distribution of the players

on the field at the beginning of the game.
Explanation: This is usually expressed in three numbers identifying the number of players in the defensive, midfield and attacking lines.
Example: 4-3-3 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 strikers.
System: A formation with specifications in the shape and/or roles

for one or more players.
Explanation: The system combines the formation and strategy.
Example: 4-4-2 with diamond in midfield and outside backs moving up into wide areas.
Coaching Content: tactical

Aspects to improve game understanding
TACTICAL
1. Attacking Principles
Creating Space
Support
Width
Depth
Overlaps
Diagonal Runs
Forward Play
Speed of Play
Switiching Positions
2. Possession
3. Transition
4. Combination Play
5. Switching Play
1. Defending Principles
BASIC
Mark
Press
Cover
Balance
Advanced
Tracking
Switching Places
2. Zonal Defending
3. Pressing
4. Retreat and Recovery
5. Compactness
6. Counter Attacking
7. Playing Out from the Back
8. Finishing in the
Final Third
Key
Symbols to build practices and soccer movements
PLayer symbols
object symbols
movement symbols
Goalkeeper
Cone
Trajectory of the ball
Player with Ball
Ball
Player without Ball
Pole
Coach
Goal
Mannequin
Ladder
Trajectory of the player

without the ball
Trajectory of the player

with the ball
Neutral Player
TACTICAL TERMINOLOGY
Attacking Tactical
1. Attacking Principles: Basic individual or collective attacking actions

for one or more players in order to create a team advantage for the attacker/s.
1a. Creating Space: The distribution of players into space to generate effective
passing opportunities.
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4v1 possession game

where players move
to wide areas to create
passing options.
1b. Support: Help offered by a teammate(s) around the ball with the objective
of receiving the ball.
-
One player moves into

space, closer to the
teammate in possession
of the ball with the
purpose of creating
a clear passing option.
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Attacking Tactical
1c. Width: Movement and distribution of attacking players to wide areas

in order to create space and attacking options in a game context.
A player moves to the

wide area to create space.
The purpose is to make
the opponents defensive
work more difficult.
1d. Depth: Movement of a player or group of players into forward positions

to generate attacking options in a game context.
A player moves forward

with the purpose of receiving the ball closer to goal.
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Attacking Tactical
1e. Overlaps: Movement of a teammate from behind the player in possession

of the ball to forward positions in order to generate a passing opportunity
or advantage for the team.
A central midfielder runs

forward from behind the
winger to create a passing
option.
1f. Diagonal Runs: An attacking diagonal movement forward into space,

generally in front of the ball, to create a passing option.
A wide player makes

a diagonal movement forward with the purpose of
creating a passing option.
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Attacking Tactical
1g. Forward Play: An effective and efficient movement of the ball towards
the attacking end or goal.
Target
zone
A central defender passes

to a central midfielder or
forward who is unmarked,
thus transferring the ball
to the attacking end.
1h. Speed of Play: Quick ball-movement which creates an advantage

for the attacking team over the defenders.
Players from the same

team pass the ball quickly
in one, two, or three touch
play, keeping the ball away
from the opponents.
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Attacking Tactical
1i. Switching positions: An exchange of positions by two players of the same

team, generally ahead of the ball, to take advantage of the defending team and
generate a passing option.
Right and left strikers

exchange positions to
distract the attention of
defenders and create a
passing option.
2. Possession: Passing the ball repeatedly between players on the same team.
4 players from the same

team keep the ball away
from the opponents.
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Attacking Tactical
3. Transition: The action of transferring the ball collectively as a team from the
defensive end to the attacking end.
Target
zone
Collective effort to move

the ball from the defensive
side of the field to the attacking end.
4. Combination Play: Quick and effective movement of the ball by two or more
players from the same team.
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3
1
2
Action that involves three

players with quick movement of both the ball and
players with the purpose
of eliminating defenders.
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Attacking Tactical
5. Switching Play: The transferring of the ball from one part of the field
to another, generally from one wide area to another, in order to disorganize
the defense and create an advantage over the opponents.
A long pass from rightwide player to left-wide

player with the purpose
of disorganizing the
defense and facilitating
forward movement
of the ball.
6. Counter Attacking: Fast and effective vertical transfer of the ball when
possession has been regained in order to surprise and take advantage
of the defenders while they are still disorganized.
A long pass from the

goalkeeper to the left-wide
player when possession
of the ball is regained,
gives the attacking team
an advantage over
a disorganized defense.
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Attacking Tactical
7. Playing out from the back: The collective action of transferring the ball from
the defensive third to advanced attacking areas.
The goalkeeper passes

the ball forward into the
defensive third to the left
back. The left back dribbles or passes the ball
forward.
8. Finishing in the final third: The collective actions in the final third
of the field with the objective of creating a goal scoring opportunity.
The left-sided player

dribbles to the final third
and crosses the ball,
looking for a teammate
to finish and score.
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Defending Tactical
1. Defending Principles: Basic, individual or collective defensive actions

of one or more players in order to create a team advantage over the attackers.
1a. Mark: A defender or group of defenders watching over a player or group
of players on the attacking team, with the purpose of reducing their chances
of participating in the attack.
Attacker 1
Defender 1
Target
zone
Attacker 1
Defenders cover the passing lanes of the attacking

players trying to support
the player in possession
of the ball.
Defender 2
1b. Press: The individual action of a defensive player who defends with
intensity the player in possession of the ball.
Attacker 1
Target
zone
Defender 1
A defender prevents the

player in possession of the
ball from playing forward
or passing to a teammate
and attempts to regain
possession of the ball.
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Defending Tactical
1c. Cover: A player creates a second defensive line in order to facilitate

defensive support of a teammate or teammates.
Cover
Defender
Target
zone
A central defender behind

the central midfielder
helps in case the attacker
beats the central
midfielder.
1d. Balance: Coordinated movement of the defending team from one part
of the field to another as the ball is transferred to that part of the field with
the objective of reorganizing the defense.
Target
zone
The collective movement

of the players to reorganize the defense in front of
the ball as the ball travels
from the central defender
to the right defender.
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Defending Tactical
1e. Tracking: A defender chasing an attacking player who is making a forward

and/or diagonal movement in front of the ball to generate a passing option.
A midfield defender tracks

the midfield attacker to
prevent a passing option.
1f. Switching places: The exchange of positions between two defenders

in order to be more efficient defensively.
CB
A central back moves to

the flank to defend the
right-attacker and the leftdefender runs to a central
area to occupy the centerback position.
LB
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Defending Tactical
2. Zonal defending: The distribution of defenders into space to create defensive

efficiency.
RB
CMF
CB
Equal distribution of
space between defenders prevents the attackers
from reaching the goal.
CMF
LB
3. Pressing: Intense, constant and organized defensive action from a group

of defenders against the attackers.
RB
CMF
CMF
CB
LB
The center-midfield
players and right-back
pressure the defensive
line to regain possession
of the ball.
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Defending Tactical
4. Retreat and recovery: Movement of a player or group of players back,

toward defensive positions in order to reorganize the teams defensive shape.
RB
CMF
CMF
CB
The right and left defenders run back to reinforce

the defensive line closer
to goal.
CMF
5. Compactness: A conglomeration of defenders in central areas, protecting

their goal and preventing the attacking team from building their attack.
RB
CMF
CB
CMF
LB
Defenders close to their

own goal, place themselves close to each other
with the purpose of
protecting the goal and
preventing any clear
opportunities for the
attackers.
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Coaching Content: technical

technical
1. Passing and Receiving
2. Running with the Ball
3. Dribbling
4. Turning
5. Shooting
6. Ball Control
7. Heading
8. 1v1 Attacking
9. Shielding the Ball
10. Receiving to Turn
11. Crossing and Finishing
12. 1v1 Defending
Body shape
Anticipation
Intercepting
Prevent Turning
Tackling
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TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY
Attacking Technical
Technique: The ability to efficiently perform a task or specific

soccer movement.
1. Passing and Receiving: Transferring the ball on the ground or in the air
from one player to another from a given distance.
2. Running with the Ball: Control of a ball in movement with the feet and on
the ground at high speed without modifying its trajectory.
3. Dribbling: Close control of a ball in movement, with the feet
and on the ground, continuously changing its trajectory.
4. Turning: One or more touches on the ball with the purpose
of changing direction efficiently.
5. Shooting: Striking the ball toward the goal with the objective
of scoring.
6. Ball Control: Receiving or directing the ball efficiently in the air
or on the ground.
7. Heading: Striking the ball with any part of the head with the purpose
of clearing, passing or scoring.
8. 1v1 Attacking: Offensive action with control of the ball to beat
a specific defender.
9. Shielding the Ball: Protecting possession of the ball from a defender.
10. Receiving to Turn: A change of direction of the ball with the foot after
receiving a pass from a teammate with the purpose of making a second
action such as dribbling, passing or shooting.
11. Crossing and Finishing: Passing of the ball from wide areas of the field
to a central area close to goal with the intention of finding a teammate
to score.
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TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY
Defending Technical
12. 1v1 Defending: Action with the purpose of regaining possession

of the ball in control by the opponent.
Body shape
Posture of the body to efficiently carry out the next defensive action.
Anticipation
Reaction of the player to prevent an attacker from gaining an advantage.

Intercepting
Action to regain possession of the ball while its transferred between two opponents.
Prevent turning
Pressure on an opponent who has his back to goal and is attempting to change the direction
of the ball towards the attacking zone.
Tackling
Contact made with the foot while the ball is possessed by an opponent and with the purpose
of preventing the next offensive action or regaining possession.
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Coaching Content: physical

Aspects to increase performance
physical
1. Strength
Strength endurance
Explosive strength
Maximal strength
2. Endurance
Aerobic capacity
Aerobic power
Anaerobic lactic
Anaerobic alactic
3. Speed
Reaction
Acceleration
Maximal speed
Speed endurance
Acyclic speed
4. Flexibility & Mobility

5. Coordination & Balance
6. Agility
7. Basic Motor Skills
8. Perception & Awareness
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physical TERMINOLOGY
1. Strength: The capacity to perform a sudden muscular action

of high intensity against resistance.
Strength endurance
The capacity to maintain a sudden muscular activity of high intensity against resistance throughout
a long or a maximal period of time.
Explosive strength
The capacity to perform a sudden muscular action of high intensity against resistance in the shortest
period of time possible.
Maximal strength
The capacity to perform the highest muscular action in a short period of time against resistance.
2. Endurance: The capacity to maintain a physical activity of certain intensity

during a period of time.
Aerobic capacity
The ability to perform a predominantly aerobic physical activity.

Explanation: This is an exercise in the presence of oxygen which does not cause significant
disruption in the body )i.e. there is a balance between the energy production and energy spent
in the body).
Example: Depending on the age and the level of the player this would be a constant and dynamic
activity for periods of 4 to 6 minutes and up to 85% of maximal heart rate.
Aerobic power
Capacity to combine the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems for a long period of time with the
purpose of obtaining the best performance in dynamic physical activity.
Explanation: This is an exercise in the presence of oxygen but in need of other sources of energy
that cause disruption and physical debt in the body. The balance between the energy production and
energy spent in the body is being taken to the limit.
Example: Depending on the age and the level of the player this would be a constant and dynamic
activity for periods of 2 to 3 minutes and above 85% of maximal heart rate.
Anaerobic lactic glycolytic power
Dynamic high intensity physical activity produces high concentrations of lactic acid during short
periods of time.
Explanation: When the intensity of exercise is too high and relatively sustained, the energy systems
which use oxygen (aerobic) cannot provide all the energy needed quickly enough. The body requires
other energy systems, which creates a debt in the body. This energetic system (anaerobic alactic)
produces a substance called lactic acid, which in high quantities, affects and limits the performance
of the body during the physical activity. At some point, the intensity of the physical activity has to
decrease in order to recycle the lactic acid and to allow high-intensity performance. For this reason,
players tolerance to the production of high -concentrations of lactic acid in the body is important.
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Example: Depending on the age and level of the player, this kind of exercise would involve constant
and dynamic activity at maximal intensity for periods of 45 seconds.
Anaerobic alactic alactic power
Dynamic, high-intensity and brief physical activity using the energy source stored in the muscles.
Explanation: If the intensity of the exercise is too high and the demands for energy too immediate
for the body to produce the quantity of energy needed, the activity of the muscles will use the stored
energy source. In this case, energy is coming from phosphocretine (Pc) and adenosin triphosphate
(ATP). This stored energy source will provide enough time for the body to start obtaining energy
from other elaborated energy systems. This anaerobic alactic energy source is limited.
Example: Depending on the age and level of the player, this would be constant and dynamic activity
at maximal intensity for periods of 10 seconds.
3. Speed: The capacity to execute a movement or cover a distance

in the shortest time possible.
Reaction
The quickest possible processing of information and neuromuscular transmission

with the purpose of making a movement.
Acceleration
The sudden increase of speed from a standing position or slow pace to a run.
Maximal speed
The fastest movement possible of the body or part of the body.

Speed endurance
The maintaining of the highest possible speed during the longest possible period of time.
Acyclic speed
The constant change of speed with or without the ball at high pace depending
on external conditions.
4. Flexibility: The capacity of the body or part of the body to combine muscle
elasticity and joint mobility to reach the widest range of movement.
Mobility
The capacity of the joints to perform wide movements.
5. Coordination: The capacity to articulate efficient movements

between different body parts.
Balance
The capacity to assess and coordinate internal and external factors affecting the body status to stay
in control of the bodys movement and/or position.
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6. Agility: The constant change of speed with or without the ball

at high pace, depending on external conditions.
7. Basic motor skills (BMS): The essential movements of the body
in adapting to the external environment (e.g. walking, runing, jumping,
diving or changing direction). Other important BMS related to the body
with external elements are catching, throwing, hitting or kicking.
8. Perception: The visual efficiency to identify and assess external situations.
Awareness
The combination of various senses to identify and assess external situations.
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Coaching Content: PSychosocial
Aspects to develop intelligent and mentally strong soccer players
psychosocial
BASIC
1. Motivation
2. Self Confidence
3. Cooperation
4. Decision-determination
ADVANCED
5. Competitiveness
6. Concentration
7. Commitment
8. Self Control
SOCIAL
9. Communication
10. Respect & Discipline
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Coaching Content: set pieces and formations

Aspects that help team organization
set pieces
1. Kick off
2. Goal Kick
3. Throw-in
4. Corner Kick
5. Direct Free Kick
6. Indirect Free Kick
7. Penalty
formations
6-a-side = 2-1-2
7-a-side = 2-3-1
8-a-side = 3-3-1
9-a-side = 3-2-3/3-3-2
11-a-side = 4-3-3/4-4-2
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Coaching Content: goalkeeping
Specific technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial goalkeeping aspects
goalkeeping
TECHNICAL
tactical
1. Ball Handling
1. Throws & Distribution
2. Dealing with Crosses
2. Support Play
3. Dives & Saves
3. Controlling the Tempo
4. Footwork
5. Positioning
6. Shot Stopping & Blocking
Physical
psychosocial
1. Agility & Reaction
1. Focus/Attention
2. Coordination & Balance
2. Decision/Determination
3. Flexibility
3. Communication
4. Perception & Awareness

5. Strength & Power
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6. Ball control
7. Heading
8. 1v1 attacking
9. Shielding the ball
- Balance
ADVANCED
- Tracking
- Switching
places
- Overlaps
- Diagonal runs
- Playing forward
- Speed of play
3. Cooperation
3. Dives & saves
- Tackling
9. Perception
& Awareness
8. Basic motor skills
7. Agility
6. Balance
5. Coordination
3. Communication
2. Decision/
determination
1. Focus/attention
PSYCHOSOCIAL
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5. Strength & power
4. Perception
& awareness
3. Flexibility
1. Agility & reaction
PHYSICAL
3. Controlling tempo
2. Support play
1. Throws
& distribution
TACTICAL
6. Shot stopping
& blocking
5. Positioning
4. Footwork
4. Flexibility
& Mobility
4-4-2
4-3-3
5. 11-a-side
3-3-2
3-2-3
4. 9-a-side
3-3-1
3. 8-a-side
2-3-1
- Prevent turning
7. Penalty
6. Indirect free kick
5. Direct free kick
4. Corner kick
2. Coordination
& balance
10. Respect
9. Communication
SOCIAL
8. Self control
7. Commitment
6. Concentration
ADVANCED
4. Decision
determination
- Acyclic speed
- Speed
endurance
- Maximal speed
- Acceleration
- Reaction
3. Speed
- Anaerobic
alactic
2. Endurance
- Maximal str.
2. Dealing with
crosses
1. Ball handling
TECHNICAL
GOALKEEPING
- Intercepting
- Anticipation
11. Crossing
& Finishing
4. Retreat & recovery
12.
1v1 Defending
5. Compactness
- Body shape
3. Pressing
8. Finishing in
the final third
7. Playing out from

the back
6. Counter attacking
5. Switching play
4. Combination play
3. Transition
2. Possession
2. Zonal defending
- Anaerobic lactic 5. Competitiveness
5. Shooting
- Cover
- Depth
- Switching
Positions
- Aerobic power
4. Turning
- Press
- Width
10. Receiving
to turn
- Aerobic
capacity
3. Dribbling
- Mark
- Support
2. Self confidence
2. 7-a-side
2-1-2
2. Goal kick
- Explosive str.
3. Throw-in
1. Motivation
- Str. endurance
2. Running with
the ball
BASIC
- Creating space
1. 6-a-side
FORMATIONS
1. Kick off
SET PIECES
BASIC
PSYCHOSOCIAL
1. Strength
PHYSICAL
1. Passing
TECHNICAL
1. Defending
Principles:
Defending
1. Attacking
Principles:
Attacking
TACTICAL
COACHING CONTENT SUMMARY
Coaching Style
Below are general coaching guidelines and preparation for our coaches
methodology
Competitive: All games will have a competitive component, rewarding the winning team and creating a
healthy competitive spirit and training environment.

Ball: All practices must be done with the ball whenever possible.
Fun: The coach must use his/her creativity to design fun practices which apply to soccer, especially for
younger players.
organization
Preparation: All coaches will prepare and review a session plan before the session. A record of all
session plans will be kept with the coaching department.
During the session: Do not stop the session too often. Players must learn to find solutions without
constant coaching. Give clear and accurate coaching points and quickly restart the practice.
Evaluation: Take a few minutes after the session to review and note what worked well and what needs
improvement.
coaching the player
Ball control and passing: The technique of the player is based upon ball control as well as accuracy of
the pass. The quality and direction of the first touch is of paramount importance.
Perception and awareness: Emphasize keeping the head up and scanning the field at all times. Perception and awareness are major parts of the game.
Speed and reaction: All practices will incorporate speed in perception, decision making and execution.
Increasing individual speed will increase the speed of the whole team.
coaching the team
Space and movement: Creating space in order to receive the ball and offer passing options to the player
in possession is essential. Demonstrate to players how to move at the right time.
Attack defense: All players attack and defend. Give specific roles and explain the appropriate move-
ments for your players individually and as a team-unit.

Speed of play: The main objective of the team will be to play at maximum speed. Reducing the space and
number of touches on the ball increases the speed of play.
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Coaching Organization
Aspects to prepare training sessions
Below we explain the guidelines about coaching-style and how it

should look to the coach during the session:
preparation
Session plan: In order to be efficient during training sessions, all coaches must prepare a session plan.
Regardless of a coachs experience, preparation prior to training is essential to a dynamic and rewarding
training session.
time: The coach has to plan and manage time during the session. For effective management, the coach
should indicate the time spent on each exercise in the session plan.
Key points: Each exercise should have 4 or 5 key, coaching-points gathered in the session plan.
before the session
equipment: Have all the necessary materials prepared. Goals, balls, multicolor cones and 3 or 4 sets
of pinnies should be enough to prepare your session.
Initial set up: Make sure that you have the spaces organized and plan for a smooth transition from
one exercise to another. Minimize the number of cones that you have to pick up or reset.
Review: Take a few minutes just before the training session to review the session plan
and the coaching points.

during the session
Position during the practice: Coaches should occupy a central but sideline position during
practice which allows a clear, general vision of training and simultaneously permits the observation
of small details.
Flexible: A good coach must be capable of adapting the initial plan of the session to the time available,
characteristics of the players and time required for players to learn a given task.
Coaching points: Coaches should cover necessary coaching-points in the session plan depending
on players performance and adaptation.

after the session
Discussion with the players: Do not underestimate the value and impact of a positive comment
or individual feedback to a player after the training session.
Review your session plan: Review the session plan at the end of the training session and note
what worked well and what needs to improve.

Evaluate yourself: Do not be ashamed to ask for constructive feedback and the opinion of your
colleagues in relation to your coaching management and structure of the session.
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Creating an appropriate environment

The four major components to create an appropriate environment
All four components below are interrelated with the four key points
in soccer. Developing these components in the training sessions will
be essential to create an appropriate environment in order to develop
top soccer players.
game understanding
This component is related
to the TACTICAL side of the
game. Developing vision and
game awareness is crucial
from an early age. In soccer,
one action is never repeated
in exactly the same way
and game situations change
constantly. Collective practices and experience in
different game situations
aids the player by improving
his/her knowledge of
the game.
quality
This component is related to
the TECHNICAL side of the
game. A quality touch of the
ball is indispensable to the
tactical side of game-efficiency. Technique in soccer
allows for great diversity;
therefore repeating specific
technical actions in a game
context provides the player
with a wide range of technical movements. Coaches will
insist on a clean touch on
the ball as well as quality
technique.
intensity
to the PHYSICAL side of
the game. Practices must
be performed at game intensity. Short working periods
of high-intensity develops
the technical quality and
the quick, tactical decisions
required in the game.
Reproducing game intensity
during training sessions is
essential to the improvement
of the different types of
speed and endurance.
competitiveness
to the PSYCHOSOCIAL part
of the game. Opposed and
high-intensity practices are
essential in the development
of high-quality and competitive players. Developing
committed and competitive
players from an early age
is an indispensable aspect
in the creation of successful
teams.
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Concepts and Coaching

Concepts and Coaching

U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Section Title

The coaching method is based upon the following key components

U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Concepts and Coaching Guidelines

Coaching Content: overview

U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Concepts and Coaching Guidelines

Definitions for soccer-specific terminology

Formation: The shape of the team and distribution of the players

System: A formation with specifications in the shape and/or roles

U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Concepts and Coaching Guidelines

Coaching Content: tactical

U.S. soccer CUrriculum > Concepts and Coaching Guidelines

Symbols to build practices and soccer movements

Trajectory of the ball

Player with Ball

Player without Ball

Trajectory of the player

Trajectory of the player

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1. Attacking Principles: Basic individual or collective attacking actions

4v1 possession game

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One player moves into

1c. Width: Movement and distribution of attacking players to wide areas

A player moves to the

1d. Depth: Movement of a player or group of players into forward positions

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A player moves forward

1e. Overlaps: Movement of a teammate from behind the player in possession

A central midfielder runs

1f. Diagonal Runs: An attacking diagonal movement forward into space,

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A wide player makes

A central defender passes

1h. Speed of Play: Quick ball-movement which creates an advantage

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Players from the same

1i. Switching positions: An exchange of positions by two players of the same

Right and left strikers

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4 players from the same

Collective effort to move

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Action that involves three

A long pass from rightwide player to left-wide

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A long pass from the

The goalkeeper passes

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The left-sided player

1. Defending Principles: Basic, individual or collective defensive actions

Defenders cover the passing lanes of the attacking

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A defender prevents the

1c. Cover: A player creates a second defensive line in order to facilitate

A central defender behind

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