Oct. 29
- Review & Scrimmages:
Coaches will review all previous lessons and techniques. Players will then be divided into
teams for the final Academy scrimmages .
Sept. 10
-
Player Evaluations: Coaches will evaluate players based
on age and skill level. Players will report to their assigned group to begin
training the following week. Coaches to be assigned by skill/ development
level and need.
Sept. 17 -
Proper Dribbling:
Using both feet; using both sides of foot, close ball control, Cruyff,
cutting, pull back, turning ***different moves
Sept. 24 - Passing:
Proper ground passing from stationary position, from running position, push
passes, leading the player
Oct. 1 - Shooting/ Finishing:
Shooting on goal, Proper striking of the ball; when/how to shoot low, when/how
to shoot high, Penalty Kicks
Oct. 8 - Receiving -
First touches, Trapping, Turning with the ball, Using the entire body for ball
control
Oct. 15
- Shielding/Creating Space:
When to shield, when to face opponent, Proper posting, how to use your body,
skills to get out of being stuck in shielded position
Oct. 22
- Defensive Fundamentals:
Positioning,
approaching an opponent who has possession, proper marking, communication with
team mates, when & how to tackle.
