January 01/29/11 ODP Practice Aloha High School 9.30-12pm
First practice of the season went very well. I am excited with the talent we have in the pool so far. This weekend I am starting to get the boys into what I expect and the mind set that they will need to reach the next level.
- We work on fitness, not just in the sessions but away from the field in own time.
- We must push ourseleves throughout the session. We put 50% in thats all we will take away
- We will work on individual abilities such as beating players 1v1 and using small groups to achieve penetration.
- We will keep possession and feel comfortable on the ball in all situations. Goal keepers included as teams will look to play out of the back
-We will play attractive attacking soccer. When in the opponents half we will look to make many goal scoring opportunities.
- We will not forget our responsiblities when we do not have the ball
- At the end of each session we will leave feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Session outline
Warm up
Dynamic stretching
Slowly increasing intensity and then moving to fitness portion
Individual ball work
Footskills
1V1
1V1 back to target
2v1
Game
9v9 with GK half field
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Lesson Plan. Passing
Objective:
Short Passing - Basic Technique
Warm Up:
Stuck in the mud - Split the group into four teams in two different areas of appropriate size based on the numbers. Use bibs to identify the two different teams in each area.
In each area one team chases after the other team, which must run away bit stay in the area. If a player is tagged he must stand still ("Stuck in the mud"). He can be freed when another player touches his arm. Play for 1 or 2 minutes or until all the team is stuck, then swap the teams over.
Progress this so that 1 or 2 members of the team being chased have a football in their hands. The person with a football in their hands cannot be tagged, but to release their team mates they have to get the ball to them. Try encourage passing of the ball over short distances, as per the theme, rather than long balls thrown across the area.
As a final progression change to having the ball or balls at their feet and to release a team mate they have to pass the ball to them.
Work in small groups:
Figure of 8 - As shown in the diagram below 5 or more players start in an area. Start the drill with the ball at a disc that has two or more players on. The ball is passed in the following sequence Straight - Diagonal - Straight. Players most follow each pass they make to the next disc.
Work in small areas:
Argentinian Passing Game - This game is played on a small pitch with 4 four goals placed about 5 metres back from the pitch, centrally at each end and on the sides. Before a goal can be scored a team must complete a set number of passes, appropriate to the age and skill.
Ensure the size of pitch allows a lot of short passing options.
Group Work:
Normal Match – Focus on the skills learnt in the session paying particular attention to short passing.
Short Passing - Basic Technique
Warm Up:
Stuck in the mud - Split the group into four teams in two different areas of appropriate size based on the numbers. Use bibs to identify the two different teams in each area.
In each area one team chases after the other team, which must run away bit stay in the area. If a player is tagged he must stand still ("Stuck in the mud"). He can be freed when another player touches his arm. Play for 1 or 2 minutes or until all the team is stuck, then swap the teams over.
Progress this so that 1 or 2 members of the team being chased have a football in their hands. The person with a football in their hands cannot be tagged, but to release their team mates they have to get the ball to them. Try encourage passing of the ball over short distances, as per the theme, rather than long balls thrown across the area.
As a final progression change to having the ball or balls at their feet and to release a team mate they have to pass the ball to them.
Work in small groups:
Figure of 8 - As shown in the diagram below 5 or more players start in an area. Start the drill with the ball at a disc that has two or more players on. The ball is passed in the following sequence Straight - Diagonal - Straight. Players most follow each pass they make to the next disc.
Work in small areas:
Argentinian Passing Game - This game is played on a small pitch with 4 four goals placed about 5 metres back from the pitch, centrally at each end and on the sides. Before a goal can be scored a team must complete a set number of passes, appropriate to the age and skill.
Ensure the size of pitch allows a lot of short passing options.
Group Work:
Normal Match – Focus on the skills learnt in the session paying particular attention to short passing.
Lesson Plan. Passing
Practice Plan: Passing - Preventing The Swarm When in Possession
Objective:
Passing - Preventing the swarm when in possession
Warm Up:
Follow the Leader - This session starts to give the players ownership for the decisions they make. Players stand in pairs, or groups of three with a leader in front. The lead player calls what action players must use to move to around the designated area. They are asked to incorporate as many of the warm up moves we have used in recent weeks (skip, run, jump, high kness, butt flicks etc). No matter what action is suggested by the leader, both he and the other players must carry it out. Reverse the roles at regular intervals.
Short Passing - The players are asked to get into pairs, or threes and to get a cone each and one ball for each group. The players are then asked to go a find some space put the cones on the floor and to start passing the ball to each other. Progressed to receiving on one-side of the cone and passing on the other, by getting the ball out of their feet on the first touch.
Work in small groups:
Target Game - Set up an area approx 30 x 20 (dependant upon age and experience, with an end zone at either end. Players will be taken through a series of progressions that will take them from passing the ball by hand to using their feet. Split the players into small groups 3 or 4 players with one ball for each group. I like to play this on one pitch to create the "chaos" of a normal game.
Then challenge them to move the ball from one end zone to the other by throwing and catching the ball with the emphasis on the players moving into space, but being close enough to receive a pass. Once they reach an end zone they turn and attack the other.
This can then be progressed to rolling the ball along the ground, because they can make longer passes this way the players need to make different decisions about space and distance.
Next the progression is to get the players to put the ball on the floor and have the players pass the ball to each other.
For each of these steps the objective is to pass the ball to a player running into the end zone.
Work in small areas:
Target Game - Dependant on the number of players you have you may have to use more than one pitch. Using the same set up we now start to introduce some opposition into the games. Initially starting off with 1 defender for each group (i.e 3v1 or 4v1). This can become quite tiring for the defender so rotate them regularly. We then work through the same progressions as above:
Challenge them to move the ball from one end zone to the other by throwing and catching the ball with the emphasis on the players moving into space, but being close enough to receive a pass. Once they reach an end zone they turn and attack the other.
This can then be progressed to rolling the ball along the ground, because they can make longer passes this way the players need to make different decisions about space and distance.
Next the progression is to get the players to put the ball on the floor and have the players pass the ball to each other.
You can reward the defenders with a point for each time they recover the ball and return it to an end zone, where play restarts.
Group Work:
Normal Match – Focus on the skills learnt in the session, giving particular praise to players passing well and moving into space when their team is in possession
Objective:
Passing - Preventing the swarm when in possession
Warm Up:
Follow the Leader - This session starts to give the players ownership for the decisions they make. Players stand in pairs, or groups of three with a leader in front. The lead player calls what action players must use to move to around the designated area. They are asked to incorporate as many of the warm up moves we have used in recent weeks (skip, run, jump, high kness, butt flicks etc). No matter what action is suggested by the leader, both he and the other players must carry it out. Reverse the roles at regular intervals.
Short Passing - The players are asked to get into pairs, or threes and to get a cone each and one ball for each group. The players are then asked to go a find some space put the cones on the floor and to start passing the ball to each other. Progressed to receiving on one-side of the cone and passing on the other, by getting the ball out of their feet on the first touch.
Work in small groups:
Target Game - Set up an area approx 30 x 20 (dependant upon age and experience, with an end zone at either end. Players will be taken through a series of progressions that will take them from passing the ball by hand to using their feet. Split the players into small groups 3 or 4 players with one ball for each group. I like to play this on one pitch to create the "chaos" of a normal game.
Then challenge them to move the ball from one end zone to the other by throwing and catching the ball with the emphasis on the players moving into space, but being close enough to receive a pass. Once they reach an end zone they turn and attack the other.
This can then be progressed to rolling the ball along the ground, because they can make longer passes this way the players need to make different decisions about space and distance.
Next the progression is to get the players to put the ball on the floor and have the players pass the ball to each other.
For each of these steps the objective is to pass the ball to a player running into the end zone.
Work in small areas:
Target Game - Dependant on the number of players you have you may have to use more than one pitch. Using the same set up we now start to introduce some opposition into the games. Initially starting off with 1 defender for each group (i.e 3v1 or 4v1). This can become quite tiring for the defender so rotate them regularly. We then work through the same progressions as above:
Challenge them to move the ball from one end zone to the other by throwing and catching the ball with the emphasis on the players moving into space, but being close enough to receive a pass. Once they reach an end zone they turn and attack the other.
This can then be progressed to rolling the ball along the ground, because they can make longer passes this way the players need to make different decisions about space and distance.
Next the progression is to get the players to put the ball on the floor and have the players pass the ball to each other.
You can reward the defenders with a point for each time they recover the ball and return it to an end zone, where play restarts.
Group Work:
Normal Match – Focus on the skills learnt in the session, giving particular praise to players passing well and moving into space when their team is in possession
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Evaluating your player
During the season evaluating players is a must to ensure development on weaknesses. Evaluations can also be used to motivate your players highlighting their strengths.
My evaluations are always presented to players directly and then discussed one on one. I like evaluations that are simple and easy to understand. Strengths, weakness and goals are given.
Evaluating season guideline
End of august to provide feedback on summer play
September meet with players one on one to give goals for the season
End of November after fall season give evaluations
Beginning of February meet players one on one to provide goals for spring
Final evaluations of player end of April to leave players prepared for tryouts
Team evaluations are ongoing, I communicate team evaluations after each tournament or each weekend of games. At the end of each season I evaluate the team making sure I have them in the right league for there development level. This is also great for your parents as they are a part of your team also.
Always be available to talk to your players and parents throught the season.
My evaluations are always presented to players directly and then discussed one on one. I like evaluations that are simple and easy to understand. Strengths, weakness and goals are given.
Evaluating season guideline
End of august to provide feedback on summer play
September meet with players one on one to give goals for the season
End of November after fall season give evaluations
Beginning of February meet players one on one to provide goals for spring
Final evaluations of player end of April to leave players prepared for tryouts
Team evaluations are ongoing, I communicate team evaluations after each tournament or each weekend of games. At the end of each season I evaluate the team making sure I have them in the right league for there development level. This is also great for your parents as they are a part of your team also.
Always be available to talk to your players and parents throught the season.
Monday, January 24, 2011
USSF D License
Good Luck to Aaron Peck this weekend who is on his way to participate in the USSF D license.
Here I have identified some key points in designing a lesson plan to meet USSF standards for this course. YOU WILL ONLY ORGANIZE PRACTICE SESSIONS UP TO 6V6
Coaches should organize their practice session in a progressive manner that
provides for individual, small group, large group and/or team activities. An
example of a practice format would be:
A. Warm Up – lack of pressure from opponent; pressure from ball
and imposed demands.
B. Small Sided Activities – introduce pressure / some elements are not
real; does not have to be directional.
C. Expanding Small Sided Activities – close to the “big picture”;
directional.
D. Match Conditions – game with all rules (6v6).
A. Teaching Technique
1. Fundamental Stage (No Pressure)
a. No pressure from opponent.
b. Begin at slow speed and work towards execution at top
speed.
c. Reduced strength and power.
2. Match Related (Pressure)
a. Introduce pressure of an opponent.
b. Incrementally add pressure based on player’s level of success.
3. Match Conditions (Game)
a. All restrictions taken off the opponents.
b. Importance of small-sided games for technical training.
c. Should finish to big goals.
B. Teaching Tactics
1. Individual tactics (1v1 for attacking and defending)
a. Player with the ball versus the pressuring defender.
b. The importance of individual duels.
c. Should combine with tactical challenges.
2. Group tactics (begins by forming a pair)
a. Small groups of players around the ball become effective
tactical units.
b. Groups can be numbers of 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 4v2, 4v3, etc.
c. Groups can be players combining to form a line, i.e., back
line, or in certain areas, i.e., 2 strikers and a central
midfielder.
3. Team Tactics: Knowledge of group tactics above 6v6 not
required of “D” License candidates.
a. Team tactics are half-field matches
b. In team tactics we teach individual players and groups of
players about their role and responsibilities for both attacking and defending.
• No pressure of opponent
• Move from slow speed to top
speed
• Concentrate on form and
execution
• Introduce pressure of opponent
- First as shadow
- Incrementally adding pressure
- Finally live pressure
Teaching Tactics
1. Individual tactics (1v1 for attacking and defending)
a. Player with the ball versus the pressuring defender.
b. The importance of individual duels.
c. Should combine with tactical challenges.
2. Group tactics (begins by forming a pair)
a. Small groups of players around the ball become effective
tactical units.
b. Groups can be numbers of 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 4v2, 4v3, etc.
3. Team Tactics 6V6
Prior to the practice beginning the following items should be organized:
A. If space is available lay out the areas needed before training
begins.
B. Bibs (vests) should be counted out and ready to go.
C. Location of balls, goals, etc., should be determined and if possible
laid out before starting.
When coaching players it is vital to use the coaches tool box
The Coach’s Tool Kit
Every coach needs a variety of coaching methods to use as tools with his/her
teams. Here is a tool kit of 5 coaching methods and explanations of their use.
1. Coach within the flow of the game. This is successful with players
whose technique allows them to process and play at the same
time. The coach provides clear, brief instruction to individuals or
small groups of players as the ball is moving. This is not an
ongoing monologue, but comments at a critical time to influence
play. The caution here is to not let this become noise.
2. Coach the individual player as the game continues. Here the
coach stops an individual player to make a coaching point, but
does not stop the activity. While the coach interacts with the
player, his team plays a “man down.” Obviously the interaction
must be brief and concise to get the player back into the activity.
3. Coach at natural stoppages. Here the coach addresses groups of
players during times when the game is still, e.g., when the ball
goes out of bounds; at water breaks; change over. While being
brief and concise is always important, here it is important to focus
on a problem that is fresh in the player’s mind.
4. Allow the conditions of the activity to coach the theme. Here the
conditions of the activity provide the problem for the players to solve.
For example, using the 6 goal game to coach small group
defending. Defending three goals forces the players to pay
particular attention to cover and balance. Conversely attacking
three goals will reward the team that can change the point of
attack quickly and accurately.
5. Coach using the “freeze” method. Here the coach “freezes” the
game to make his coaching point. This allows the coach to “paint”a very visual picture for the players. Use this option with care,
because if used too often it can disrupt the game and frustrate
the players
Sample sessions for D License (Copy and paste links)
www.mysa.org/download/U12_pass-possession.pdf
www.mysa.org/download/whentodribblepass.pdf
www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/Finishing__D_License_.pdf
www.mysa.org/download/circulateball.pdf
Here I have identified some key points in designing a lesson plan to meet USSF standards for this course. YOU WILL ONLY ORGANIZE PRACTICE SESSIONS UP TO 6V6
Coaches should organize their practice session in a progressive manner that
provides for individual, small group, large group and/or team activities. An
example of a practice format would be:
A. Warm Up – lack of pressure from opponent; pressure from ball
and imposed demands.
B. Small Sided Activities – introduce pressure / some elements are not
real; does not have to be directional.
C. Expanding Small Sided Activities – close to the “big picture”;
directional.
D. Match Conditions – game with all rules (6v6).
A. Teaching Technique
1. Fundamental Stage (No Pressure)
a. No pressure from opponent.
b. Begin at slow speed and work towards execution at top
speed.
c. Reduced strength and power.
2. Match Related (Pressure)
a. Introduce pressure of an opponent.
b. Incrementally add pressure based on player’s level of success.
3. Match Conditions (Game)
a. All restrictions taken off the opponents.
b. Importance of small-sided games for technical training.
c. Should finish to big goals.
B. Teaching Tactics
1. Individual tactics (1v1 for attacking and defending)
a. Player with the ball versus the pressuring defender.
b. The importance of individual duels.
c. Should combine with tactical challenges.
2. Group tactics (begins by forming a pair)
a. Small groups of players around the ball become effective
tactical units.
b. Groups can be numbers of 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 4v2, 4v3, etc.
c. Groups can be players combining to form a line, i.e., back
line, or in certain areas, i.e., 2 strikers and a central
midfielder.
3. Team Tactics: Knowledge of group tactics above 6v6 not
required of “D” License candidates.
a. Team tactics are half-field matches
b. In team tactics we teach individual players and groups of
players about their role and responsibilities for both attacking and defending.
• No pressure of opponent
• Move from slow speed to top
speed
• Concentrate on form and
execution
• Introduce pressure of opponent
- First as shadow
- Incrementally adding pressure
- Finally live pressure
Teaching Tactics
1. Individual tactics (1v1 for attacking and defending)
a. Player with the ball versus the pressuring defender.
b. The importance of individual duels.
c. Should combine with tactical challenges.
2. Group tactics (begins by forming a pair)
a. Small groups of players around the ball become effective
tactical units.
b. Groups can be numbers of 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 4v2, 4v3, etc.
3. Team Tactics 6V6
Prior to the practice beginning the following items should be organized:
A. If space is available lay out the areas needed before training
begins.
B. Bibs (vests) should be counted out and ready to go.
C. Location of balls, goals, etc., should be determined and if possible
laid out before starting.
When coaching players it is vital to use the coaches tool box
The Coach’s Tool Kit
Every coach needs a variety of coaching methods to use as tools with his/her
teams. Here is a tool kit of 5 coaching methods and explanations of their use.
1. Coach within the flow of the game. This is successful with players
whose technique allows them to process and play at the same
time. The coach provides clear, brief instruction to individuals or
small groups of players as the ball is moving. This is not an
ongoing monologue, but comments at a critical time to influence
play. The caution here is to not let this become noise.
2. Coach the individual player as the game continues. Here the
coach stops an individual player to make a coaching point, but
does not stop the activity. While the coach interacts with the
player, his team plays a “man down.” Obviously the interaction
must be brief and concise to get the player back into the activity.
3. Coach at natural stoppages. Here the coach addresses groups of
players during times when the game is still, e.g., when the ball
goes out of bounds; at water breaks; change over. While being
brief and concise is always important, here it is important to focus
on a problem that is fresh in the player’s mind.
4. Allow the conditions of the activity to coach the theme. Here the
conditions of the activity provide the problem for the players to solve.
For example, using the 6 goal game to coach small group
defending. Defending three goals forces the players to pay
particular attention to cover and balance. Conversely attacking
three goals will reward the team that can change the point of
attack quickly and accurately.
5. Coach using the “freeze” method. Here the coach “freezes” the
game to make his coaching point. This allows the coach to “paint”a very visual picture for the players. Use this option with care,
because if used too often it can disrupt the game and frustrate
the players
Sample sessions for D License (Copy and paste links)
www.mysa.org/download/U12_pass-possession.pdf
www.mysa.org/download/whentodribblepass.pdf
www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/Finishing__D_License_.pdf
www.mysa.org/download/circulateball.pdf
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Aloha Development Training Plan
Date Topic Focus Development
Jan 21st Dribbling Footkills and beating players 1v1 Individual
Jan 28st Passing U8 Inside of the foot U10 show different surfaces. Movement off the ball Individual
Feb 4th Control/ receiving Using different parts of the body. Pressure from players Individual
Feb 11th Shooting/ Attacking Finishing and shooting Individual
Feb 18th Defending 1V1 defending and small group Team/Individual
Feb 25th Small sided games Ready team for first game. Positioning Team/Individual
Feb 27th Game Develop positions Team
Mar 4th Possession Movement off the ball and passing techniques Team
Mar 6th Game Develop team possession Team
Mar 11th U10 Combination play Playing in small groups Team
U8/U9 Passing receiving Technical aspects with multiple reps Individual
Mar 13th Game U10 look to give combinations u8/u9 receiving the ball Team
Mar 18th Technical Skill (coaches choice) No game at weekend chance to focus more technically Individual
Mar 25th U10 attacking Creating goal scoring opportunities Team
U8/U9 1v1 2v2 This is always done to goal to create shooting opportunities Team
Mar 27th Game Attacking Team
Apr 1st Defending 1V1 defending and small group Team/Individual
Apr 3nd Game Defending Team
Apr 8th Technical Skill (coaches choice) No game at weekend chance to focus more technically Individual
Apr 15th Small sided games Finish off season with small sided games Team
Apr 17th Game Team
Jan 21st Dribbling Footkills and beating players 1v1 Individual
Jan 28st Passing U8 Inside of the foot U10 show different surfaces. Movement off the ball Individual
Feb 4th Control/ receiving Using different parts of the body. Pressure from players Individual
Feb 11th Shooting/ Attacking Finishing and shooting Individual
Feb 18th Defending 1V1 defending and small group Team/Individual
Feb 25th Small sided games Ready team for first game. Positioning Team/Individual
Feb 27th Game Develop positions Team
Mar 4th Possession Movement off the ball and passing techniques Team
Mar 6th Game Develop team possession Team
Mar 11th U10 Combination play Playing in small groups Team
U8/U9 Passing receiving Technical aspects with multiple reps Individual
Mar 13th Game U10 look to give combinations u8/u9 receiving the ball Team
Mar 18th Technical Skill (coaches choice) No game at weekend chance to focus more technically Individual
Mar 25th U10 attacking Creating goal scoring opportunities Team
U8/U9 1v1 2v2 This is always done to goal to create shooting opportunities Team
Mar 27th Game Attacking Team
Apr 1st Defending 1V1 defending and small group Team/Individual
Apr 3nd Game Defending Team
Apr 8th Technical Skill (coaches choice) No game at weekend chance to focus more technically Individual
Apr 15th Small sided games Finish off season with small sided games Team
Apr 17th Game Team
Friday, January 21, 2011
Lesson Plans. Aloha Developmental Program Starts Tonight
Coaches tonight the topic is dribbling, here are some lesson plans and activities. These come from US Youth Soccer and soccerexpert.com.
U8/U9 Dribbling
http://www.elitesoccerconditioning.com/CoachingSoccer/u8-u9youthsoccer/usyouthu8%20dribbling.pdf
http://www.soccerxpert.com/u6-u8-soccer-drills.aspx
http://www.coachingsoccer101.com/soccerdribbling1.htm
U9/U10
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_1_09.pdf
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_2_09.pdf
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_3.pdf
http://www.soccerxpert.com/u10-u12-soccer-drills.aspx
Coaching points:-
Dribble with head up for vision
Change of speed
Change of direction
Use different moves to keep it unpredicable for defenders
U8/U9 Dribbling
http://www.elitesoccerconditioning.com/CoachingSoccer/u8-u9youthsoccer/usyouthu8%20dribbling.pdf
http://www.soccerxpert.com/u6-u8-soccer-drills.aspx
http://www.coachingsoccer101.com/soccerdribbling1.htm
U9/U10
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_1_09.pdf
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_2_09.pdf
http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/U10_Lesson_Plan_3.pdf
http://www.soccerxpert.com/u10-u12-soccer-drills.aspx
Coaching points:-
Dribble with head up for vision
Change of speed
Change of direction
Use different moves to keep it unpredicable for defenders
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