Author Archives: Coach Watson
Author Archives: Coach Watson
Too many teams fail to capitalise on the goal-scoring opportunities from a corner kick. Organisation, positioning, and teamwork are all key points of focus if you want to increase your team’s effectiveness from corner kick plays. That’s why it’s crucial you’re spending time during training sessions to work on your set plays. To prove their importance, here’s an […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to playing soccer, there are some items which you just can’t go without. Soccer cleats, shin guards, and the team’s kit are all essential. While a soccer ball certainly come in handy too! For children just starting out on their soccer journey, there are a number of items which parents and players may overlook in […]
Continue readingTwo things: 1. Development2. Fun These should be your main focus when selecting U12 soccer drills to use with your team. At the 12-and-under age group, it’s crucial that we’re putting players in a position to improve their skills in a friendly and fun environment. Below, I’ve put together 5x U12 soccer drills. All of these drills include purpose, setup, […]
Continue readingCoaching the 10-and-under age group isn’t always easy… If you’re not using U10 soccer drills that keep them focused and engaged, you’ll find players around this age can become distracted very easily. Which isn’t a good thing for your training sessions (or the players around them). To help you keep them focused, here are 6x U10 soccer drills […]
Continue readingThis is an exciting age group to be coaching! Once players have progressed to a point where they’ll be using u8 soccer drills, they should already have a solid understanding of the basics of soccer. Now it’s time to progress into more advanced skills, introduce more competitive play, and start shooting / passing from longer distances. On this […]
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