 | Category: Attacking
Contributor: Brenda van Stralen - Womens Head Coach
4-3-3 Attacking Play - Work on passing technique, control, and offensive runs. Head Women´s coach Brenda van Stralen shares a favorite attacking exercise .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Greg Ryan - U of Michigan Head Coach
When and Where to Overlap? - Give your players a better understanding of overlapping options with this functional session by Greg Ryan
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Contributor: Jay Entlich -Head Coach Columbus State
Crossing + Finishing - Develop Crossing Ability as well as Timing + Coordination of Runs into the Box…with progressions. US National staff Instructor
Jay Entlich .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Stuart Dobson - Goalkeeper Coach UC Santa Barbara
Goalkeeper - Crossing Session - Goalkeeper Coach Stuart Dobson, UC Santa Barbara, shares several activities to develop Handling and Dealing with Crosses .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Attacking Pattern Play - Develop options in the attacking half of the pitch. Full session with progressions observed by Soccer Specific Staff with Tottenham Hotspurs U18´s .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Dave Linenberger-USSF National Staff Instructor
Speed of Play - The key to high level football! A fast paced, high tempo session from USSF National Staff Instructor
Dave Linenberger .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Martin Russell-First Team Manager - University College Dublin
Counter Attacking - UC Dublin (League of Ireland) Manager Martin Russell shares a full session. Russell played professionally at Manchester Utd, Leicester .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Alex Rincon-Assistant men´s coach Quinnipiac University
Finishing / Shooting Activities - Get comfortable in and around the box, develop the ability to score from various angles / distances – Alex Rincon, Quinnipiac University assistant coach .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Aidan Boxall-Manager Millwall Lionesses FA Women’s Premier League
Combination and Support Play - Use these activities and small-sided games to develop quick movement off the ball, angles, quality passing, support play, transitions etc: Aidan Boxall Milwall FC .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Danny Jung-Head coach for Denmark’s Girl’s Under 16 team
Possession to Create Goal-Scoring Opportunities - Create angles, develop awareness, understand the right time to attack! A full session by Denmark National U16 coach Danny Jung .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Glen Buckley-US National Staff Instructor
Functional Training for Central Forwards - Get Your Players into Goalscoring positions - Includes Small-Sided Games - by Glen Buckley, US National Staff Instructor .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Bob Jenkins - of Coaching at Richmond Strikers Soccer Club
Building from the Back - Movement off the ball, creating good angles, quality passing - All essential for maintaining possession. A full session with Bob Jenkins, former US U18 National team coach .......More>>
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Contributor: Tom Goodman -Technical Director Mass Youth Soccer Association
Maintain Team Shape in Attack - Encourage positive forward runs / passes within a balanced team shape.
By Tom Goodman, former National Director of coaching Education (US Soccer) .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Mladen Jovanovic - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Belgrade Serbia
Using Subjective Indicators in Monitoring Training Load - In-depth article on the science as well as the ´art´ of monitoring your players. Strength + Conditioning coach Mladen Jovanovic shares his thoughts .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Adam Smith - First Team Goalkeeper Coach Portland Timbers
Goalkeeper Dealing with Crosses and Working with the Back Four - Everton FC - Adam Smith shares a full session observed during their USA tour Adam is a First Team Goalkeeper Coach - Portland Timbers F.C. .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Youth Training :: Attacking
Contributor: Dave Clarke - USSF National Staff coach
Crossing and Finishing - Develop Your Teams Crossing + Finishing with these step-by-step progressions - By Dave Clarke, USSF Instructor .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Roberto Lopez-US Soccer National Staff Coach
Speed of Play - Play Quickly! A Full Session to Increase Your Teams Speed-of-Play: By Roberto Lopez, US Soccer National Staff Coach .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: David Bailey: Director of International Soccer Schools-Bolton Wanderers
Small Group Defending - Get the Basics Right! Functional Session by David Bailey, Director of International Soccer Schools for Bolton Wanderers Football Club of the English premier League .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games :: Possession
Contributor: Jason Dewhurst-Director of Coaching, FC Stars of Massachusetts
Possession for Penetration in Final Third - Create Goalscoring Chances: Get Dangerous in the Final-Third!! By Jason Dewhurst, Director of Coaching and founder of FC Stars of Massachusetts, one of the country’s leading girl’s premier clubs .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Reforming YOUR Healthcare Policy: Food For Thought - Nancy Clark shares her thoughts on preserving good health as she addresses nutrition, obesity, and health concerns .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Paul Halford - Director of Coaching for Pennsylvania West
Improve Team Width in Attack – Includes small-sided games!! - Encourage your team to utilise wide areas to open up the opposition defence by Paul Halford .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff - Director of coaching
Get Your Midfielders into the ATTACK - Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff with a full session on getting midfielders into goal-scoring positions .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Calcium - Nancy Clark shares her thoughts on the supplementation, myths and requirements for athletic populations .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Movement of the Shadow Striker - Al Ain F.C (UAE) Academy Director Wayne Harrison with an introduction of movements for your shadow striker .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Develop Support Play to Your Strikers - Improve the timing and co-ordination of your supporting players with this full session by Ritchie Semple, Youth Coach at Chester city FC .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Michael Thomas - Everton Foundation Coach and Scout
Pass and Move - This high tempo session from Michael Thomas will keep your team on their toes and working hard .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Nuts and Atheletes - Internationally known sports nutritionist Nancy Clark explains the nutrition of various nuts in the atheletes diet. Very interesting read, you may be surprised .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session
Contributor: Alberto Rojas-Former All Navy Player and Olympic Dev. Prgm. Staff
Finishing Session - Quick decisions, good passing, movement and coordination are skills developed in this dynamic finishing excercise from Alberto Rojas, a 25 year coaching veteran .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff - Director of coaching
Teaching Back Players to Overlap - Develop timing and coordination to get the most out of your fullbacks in attacking situations. A detailed technical / tactical session from Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Alan Kershaw - Academy Director
Shoot to Score - Develop your shooting skills while working on movement, communication, and creating space with this dynamic session from Alan Kershaw .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Third Man Running - Teach your players to make positive forward runs to support the attack!! A full session including small-sided games by Ritchie Semple .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Luca Dalla Pace-Head Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeeper Footwork Training - Improve positioning of body, head, and hands and develop good techniques dealing with pass backs as you run through this incredibly useful session from Luca Dalla Pace, Head Goalkeeper Coach at the British Columbia Soccer Association .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Kenny Greenough-Coach and lecturer of Sports Coaching
Effectiveness of Forward Runs in a 4-5-1 - Develop decision making and movement to create space, passing and receiving with this dynamic session from Kenny Greenough, Chester City U15 coach and Lecturer of Sports Coaching at Edge Hill University in Lancashire, England .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Andy Foster- Coach, Everton Football Club
Full Goalkeeper Session - Develop fast footwork and quick hands – a full goalkeeper session from Andy Foster, Everton Football Club, English Premier League .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Kenny Greenough-Chester City FC Coach
Attacking Build Up Play - Try this fast paced full session from Kenny Greenough to work on specific attacking skills and good communication .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Antonio Falanga - Coach
Shooting - Develop timing, accuracy, delivery, and coordination with this full shooting session from Antonio Falanga who has coached in Italy, England, and Ireland at youth and senior levels .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff - Director of coaching
Teaching Midfielders to Make Diagonal Runs - You do not want to pass up this detailed and technical session from Dr Jose Carlos Meeroff. Great stuff! .......More>>
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Contributor: Dr Zdenek Sivek-VP Alliance of European Football Coaches Association
Attacking on the Break - Develop a high tempo and speed-of-play with this high energy session from Dr. Zdenek Sivek, currently a Vice President at the Alliance of European Football Coaches Association (AEFCA) .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Adam Smith - First Team Goalkeeper Coach Portland Timbers
Improve your GK´s shot-stopping! - Director of Coaching for Heartland SC Adam Smith shares a full session including all technical aspects .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Chester City 1st Team - A full session observed at Chester City FC. Chester are currently managed by former England national team defender Mark Wright .......More>>
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Contributor: F.K. Mandal F.C.
Youth Team Session - Use this great session from Norway´s FK Mandal football club recently delivered during their recent tour to the UK at Liverpool FC’s Academy .......More>>
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| Category: Defending
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Defending From the Front - Stop the oppositions defense with this dynamic session from Ritchie Semple, seasoned coach and Coordinator of Football Studies at Myerscough College, Liverpool, England .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Kenny Greenough-Coach and lecturer of Sports Coaching
Attacking Build Up Play - Help your team learn affective attacking skills with this session from Kenny Greenough, experienced coach and lecturer of Sports Coaching at Edge Hill University in Lancashire, England .......More>>
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| Category: Defending
Contributor: Willie McNab-Coach - Scottish Premier League
Midfield Defending - Celtic FC coach Willie McNab shares a full session on denying space & passing channels in the midfield area .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Ajit Korgaokar-Director of Coaching for Tennessee Futbol Club
Possession Play - Maintaining possession is paramount for soccer success - use these activities to develop a better understanding between your players .......More>>
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| Category: Defending
Contributor: Dr. Adam Sayers - assistant coach at Middle Tenn St. Univ.
4-4-2 Defensive Roles of Midfield Players - Another midfield defending session!! Dr. Adam Sayer, USSF A License, offers a full
session .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Pat McCann - Assistant Technical Director ACT Football Federation
Australian National Youth Championships - Australian National Youth Championships - Full technical report covering all aspects of the tournament by Asst. Technical Director Pat McCann .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Pre Season Training - Prepare your team for the season - includes ballwork, conditioning and SAQ by Ritchie Semple .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Building Out of the Back - Maintain possession, improve composure within your defensive unit! USSF National Staff coach Greg Maas shares a full session .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Near and Far Side Overlapping - Take advantage of wide areas of the pitch to create goalscoring opportunities. Full session by Al Ain FC coach Mick McDermott .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Ajit Korgaokar-Director of Coaching for Tennessee Futbol Club
Transition Play - Take control of these decisive moments in the match! Ajit Korgaokar shares his ideas .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Defending in Small Numbers - SoccerSpecific.com presents the following session submitted by Staff and Advisory Panel members. We have had several requests for "defending" sessions in small groups, as usual we aim to please our loyal members. .......More>>
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| Category: Pattern Play
Contributor: Neil Adair-Coach - Irish Premier League
High Tempo Passing Progression - Try this demanding session with your team! Neil Adair, Glenavon F.C, Irish Premier League .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
C License Curriculum - Full Session - USSF Instructor Anthony Latronica offers a full session from the ´C´ License curriculum .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Willie McNab-Coach - Scottish Premier League
Fast Break Attack - Encourage positive attacking play with these fast paced activities from Celtic F.C Academy coach Willie McNabb .......More>>
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| Category: Defending
Contributor: Chris Cartlidge- U. New Mexico assistant coach
Defending in Fours - Develop a better understanding of group defensive strategies with a full session by Chris Cartlidge, U. New Mexico assistant coach .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Anthony Lomando-Performance Specialist
Want Healthy Knees? - Performance Specialist with the Qatar National Team, Anthony Lomando with a MUST READ article
- Contains video .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Building Attacking Soccer - Another fast paced session by Greg Maas, US Federation staff coach .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Shad Forsythe - Performance Specialist
Preventing Hamstring Injuries - Shad Forsythe, Performance Specialist for the German National Team and Qatar National Team shares his ideas .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Incorporating Your Goalkeepers - USSF Instructor Anthony Latronica offers a session from the USSF A License course .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Dougie Anderson - UEFA Instructor
Switching Play in Attack - Full session delivered by Dougie Anderson of the Scottish FA as part of the UEFA A License course .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Tim Wareing-Academy Director of Distillery FC, Irish Premier League
Youth Scene - U10 Session - Tim Wareing, Academy Director of Distillery FC, Irish Premier League, with a technical / tactical session for young players .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Michael Sharp - Development Manager, Scottish FA
Goalkeeper Session - Michael Sharp, Scottish FA, with a full session from the successful SFA Youth Action Plan to develop your goalkeepers .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Mladen Jovanovic - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Belgrade Serbia
Planning the Competition Period - Professional Fitness coach Mladen Jovanovic with an in-depth look at the various components of successful in-season training .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Kelvin Giles - World leader in athlete development
Long-Term Player Development – Part 2 - Part 2 of Kelvin Giles in-depth article!! Is your team / Club currently implementing these ideas? .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Defending in a Diamond Formation - Coordinator of Football Studies, Ritchie Semple shares his thoughts on staying compact in defense .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Movement & Finishing Up Front - Timing, coordination, movement are vital to have success!! Try these proven variations by Wayne Harrison .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Kelvin Giles - World leader in athlete development
Long Term Player Development - World leader in athlete development Kelvin Giles with a MUST READ article for all coaches (part 1 of 2 parts series) .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Tini Ruijs - Coach of Qatar U17 National Team
Speed of Play / Pressing - A fast paced session by Dutch coach Tini Ruijs, coach of Qatar U17 National Team .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Creating Space - Technical Director Greg Maas shares a full session to develop this critical aspect .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Beating the Offside - Director of Football Studies, Ritchie Semple offers some insight into creating goalscoring opportunities .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Paul Kerridge - Assistant Director - Carmel United SC
Creating Movement and Speed of Play - A FAST paced session from Carmel United Soccer Club Assistant Director Paul Kerridge .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Crossing and Finishing - Former professional Anthony Latronica with a full session to develop your goalkeepers ability to deal with these dangerous situations .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Weight Management - Resident nutritionist Nancy Clark offers the latest research in maintaining a healthy weight .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Attacking
Contributor: Anthony Hudson - Assistant Coach - Wilmington franchise - US 1st Division
Dynamic Shooting Activities - Three fast-paced progressions from Anthony Hudson, Asst. coach at Wilmington (US 1st Division) .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Functional Training of Strikers - Score more goals with this full session by Greg Maas, Technical Director of Utah Soccer .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Injury Prevention and Rehab :: Youth Training
Contributor: Dr. John Iga - Exercise Physiologist
Strength / Power Training for Football - Exercise Physiologist Dr. John Iga has consulted and worked with several professional English clubs .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Andy Foster- Coach, Everton Football Club
Developing Youth Goalkeepers - Everton FC coach Andy Foster covers many technical aspects in this FULL session .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Dave Clarke - USSF National Staff coach
Defending - Improve your individual and team defending with this high-intensity session from USSF Instructor Dave Clarke .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Jose Mourinho - Manager, Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club - A full session with Jose Mourinho as he puts the team through their paces during pre-season ´05. Chelsea got off to a flying start and continue to lead the English Premier league after their pre-season US tour .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Chaka Daley - Head Coach, Providence College
11 v 11 Full-field Zonal Game - by Chaka Daley. Daley is currently Head Coach at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a former professional player in both the MLS and A-League .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Two Fast-Paced Technical Passing Activities! - by Mick McDermott. Mick holds both USSF and UEFA ´A´ Licenses and has professional playing experience in .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Dave Kelly - Assistant coach at Hartford University
Create and Exploit Goal-Scoring Opportunities - A full session with progressions by Dave Kelly, Director of Youth Development for CFC Wolves and assistant coach at the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT. Kelly is a former professional player (11 seasons) .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking
Contributor: Gary Crompton - Assistant Coach Harvard University, Boston Massachusetts
Develop the ATTACKING Mentality - A great exercise by Gary Crompton, 11-year Coach at prestigious Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Martin Tierney - President of Soccer Experience
Competitive Crossing and Finishing. A must see! - by Martin Tierney, President of Soccer Experience. Martin´s professional playing career spanned 15 seasons in Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, Japan .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Jay Primiano - Assistant coach, University of Rhode Island
Develop a Positive First Touch! - Check out this FULL SESSION with progressions by Jay Primiano. Primiano is a USSF ´A´ Licensed coach that was named 2003 National Coach of the Year .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Improve Your Goalkeepers distribution - with this small-sided possession game by Anthony Latronica. Anthony is a former professional goalkeeper who represented the USA at U20, U21 and U23 .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Fast Paced Transition and Possession activity - by Wayne Harrison, Former Academy Director at Blackpool F.C. Wayne currently travels the globe performing at coaching seminars and clinics. He has written several successful books .......More>>
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| Category: Interview
Contributor: Dana Taylor - Head Coach, Oregon State University Men´s
Want to Play College Soccer? - Learn everything you need to know in this in-depth article by Oregon State Head Coach, Dana Taylor. Dana shares his thoughts on the recruiting process and what players can do to better their chances! .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Attacking
Contributor: Paul Millar - Pro Player, Coach- Newry Town F.C., Glentoran FC
Two Dynamic Finishing Exercises - by Paul Millar, Glentoran FC, Irish Premier League. Paul enjoyed a successful professional playing career in England prior to returning to the Irish League (Check out the animation on this one!) .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Dave Clarke - USSF National Staff coach
Dramatically Improve Your Speed of Play - with this fast paced possesion game by Dave Clarke, USSF National Staff coach. Dave travels extensively to professional clubs in Europe to further his coaching development .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Todd Daniels - Athletic Trainer - US National Team
Food Choices for Peak Performance - by Todd Daniels, US National Team Athletic Trainer. Todd currently works for the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: Steve Simmons - Head Coach, Northern Illinois
Training the Flat Back Four - A full session by Steve Simmons, Head Coach at Northern Illinois University. Steve has had immediate success since taking over the NIU program .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Roy Millar - Director of the Irish Football Association
Develop Positive Attacking Play with two great exercises - by Roy Millar, Director of Coaching for the Irish Football Association. Roy is also in charge of the N. Ireland U21 National Team .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Michael Needham - Director of Coaching, United Soccer Academy
Switching the Point of Attack While Building a Rhythm of Play - A full session with progressions by Michael Needham, Director of Coaching, United Soccer Academy .......More>>
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| Category: Interview
Contributor: Jim DeRose - Head Coach, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
Developing Players and the College Game - Exclusive Audio Interview with Jim DeRose, Head Coach at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Listen to Jim discuss his ideas on finding and developing players, the international game, the growth of US Soccer and much more in this exclusive 20 minute interview .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Martin Gaffney - Coach - U16 Carlisle United, English 2nd Division
Encourage Positive Attacking Play - Learn how the Pro´s do it - A training day with Martin Gaffney, Staff Coach at Carlisle A.F.C. School of Excellence, English Nationwide Conference. Download this full session, recently performed by Martin with his U16´s at the School of Excellence .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Steve Danbusky - Director of Coaching for Beach F.C, Pro Player
Dramatically Improve Your Passing - Four sharp technical passing ideas by Steve Danbusky. Steve is currently a professional player with Virginia Beach of the US First Division as well as Director of Coaching for
Beach F.C .......More>>
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| Category: Psychology
Contributor: Dr. Alan Goldberg - Sports Psychologist
"What´s All That Noise from the Sidelines?" - Dr Alan Goldberg discusses appropriate sideline behavior for parents of youth soccer players. Dr. Goldberg is an internationally known expert in the field of applied sports psychology .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: Gary Ablett - Senior Academy Coach, Everton F.C.
Defending Off the Front Foot - Take your defending to a higher level with this session by Gary Ablett, Senior Academy Coach, Everton F.C. Gary´s playing career spanned 18 seasons at the highest levels of the game. His honors include two English Premier League Championships, two F.A Cups, and two F.A Charity Shield medals .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Ronan Wiseman - Head Coach, Long Island Roughriders-US 1st Div. A-League
Penetration Through Possession - Teach your players to recognize the moment to attack. Ronan Wiseman, Head Coach for the Long Island Roughriders (US 1st Division), shares a full session from their ´04 season .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session
Contributor: Phil Wheddon - Goalkeeper Coach US Men’s National Team
Preparing for World Cup Qualifiers - A full session with the US Men´s National Team goalkeepers as they prepared for their recent match against Colombia. US National Team goalkeeper coach Phil Wheddon puts them through their paces as they deal with through balls and shots from varying angles .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Bryan McLoughlin - Assistant Manager, Linfield F.C Irish Premier League
Training Champions - Linfield F.C. is the most successful club in Irish League history, having won the League Championship a record 45 times. Assistant manager Bryan McLoughlin shares a full session on developing width in attack from their championship winning 04/05 season .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Brian Grasso - CEO International Youth Conditioning Association
ACL Injuries in Young Female Players - High Performance Specialist Brian Grasso sheds light on the causes and offers advice and recommendations to reduce the risks - A MUST READ! .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Paul Halford - Director of Coaching for Pennsylvania West
Youth Development - Director of Coaching for Pennsylvania West, Paul Halford shares a full session with progressions on developing and improving passing through the use of small-sided games .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Dan Gaspar - Coached FC Porto, Sporting Lisbon, SL Benfica, Grampus Eight
Creating a Competitive Environment - An exciting high tempo session by FC Porto coach Dan Gaspar. (Check out the animation on this one!) Dan has held coaching positions with some of the biggest clubs in the world .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Performance Nutrition - Nancy Clark, MS, RD separates the fact from fiction with this detailed article titled "Salt and Athletes" .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Attacking
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Youth Scene - U12 Shooting to Score - Age appropriate session by Greg Maas, State Director for Utah. Greg is currently an assistant coach with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Antonio Camacho - Head Coach of S.L Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal
S.L. Benfica - Preparing to Win! - A full session with Antonio Camacho (ex Real Madrid and Spanish National Team coach) as he prepares world class players for their next game .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Jim Petruzzi - Pro fitness coach
Getting Fit for Soccer - Pro fitness coach Jim Petruzzi shares a detailed article on the physical demands of the game and the best way to prepare for them .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Matt Stimson - Assistant Coach, Stanford men´s soccer
Promoting Attacking Soccer - A detailed full session with progressions by Matt Stimson, assistant coach at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Stimson has helped guide Stanford to unprecedented success in recent years .......More>>
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| Category: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Steve Morrow - Recently an Assistant Coach with FC Dallas of MLS
Steve Morrow - Small Sided Games - Steve Morrow, ex-Arsenal and N.Ireland international captain with three fast paced activities. Steve was most recently an assistant coach with FC Dallas of MLS .......More>>
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| Category: Psychology
Contributor: Dr. Alan Goldberg - Sports Psychologist
Choking in the Big Games! - Sports Psychology expert Dr. Alan Goldberg with an in-depth article on the possible causes and recommendations for players to perform to their potential .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Finishing In and Around the Box - by Wayne Harrison, Former Academy Director at Blackpool F.C. Wayne currently travels the globe performing at coaching seminars and clinics. He has written several successful books .......More>>
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| Category: Interview
Contributor: Bobby Howe - Head Coach, Portland Timbers, US 1st Division
An Inside Look at Coaching Education and Development - EXCLUSIVE audio interview with Bobby Howe, former Director of Coaching Education with the US Soccer Federation. Currently the Head Coach, Portland Timbers .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Phil Hewitt - Strength and Conditioning Coach Everton Football Club
Agility Training for Football - Phil Hewitt, strength and conditioning coach with Everton Football Club, English Premier League discusses appropriate agility training for enhanced
performance .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Youth Scene: Beating Your Opponent - A Mentality to Attack by Mick McDermott. Teach your players to be positive in the attack with this full session including detailed progressions .......More>>
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| Category: Interview
Contributor: Phil Wheddon - Goalkeeper Coach US Men’s National Team
US National Team Training - EXCLUSIVE audio interview with US Men’s National Team Goalkeeper coach Phil Wheddon. Phil talks about preparing world-class players for upcoming events including recent matches vs. England and Costa Rica .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Building Muscle to Improve Performance - When to eat, what to eat and how much? Sports nutritionist, Nancy Clark sheds some light on the best way to get the most out of your workout! .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session
Contributor: Kevin O´Brien - Goalkeeper Coach, Everton Football Club Academy, Liverpool
Goalkeeper Distribution - Teach your goalkeepers to be comfortable with the ball in various game-like situations. Kevin O´Brien shares an activity used with the goalkeepers at Everton Football club .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Heart Monitor Training - Avoid over-training and under-training by training in the right "zone" - A look at the use of heart monitors to measure training intensity by Mick McDermott .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Hugh Bell - Associate Head Coach, Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona
Developing Field Vision - A full session with progressions by Hugh Bell. Bell has won 5 National Championships with Javapai College in Prescott, Arizona since 1992 .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Chris Coleman and Steve Kean
Fulham Football Club - Manager Chris Coleman and Assistant Steve Kean with 2 dynamic finishing activities. Coleman and Kean are the youngest coaching duo in English Premier League history .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Caffeine - Good or Bad for Performance? - Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark clears the fact from fiction and discusses the latest research. A must read for all coaches and players! .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Matt Stimson - Assistant Coach, Stanford men´s soccer
Develop Quick Attacking Play - Breaking down your opponent through quick ball movement and getting in-behind the backline are highlighted in this fast paced session by Stanford coach Matt Stimson .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Martin Tierney - President of Soccer Experience
England National Team - Sven Goran Eriksson, Sammy Lee and Peter Taylor put the players through their paces prior to an important World Cup qualifier. A full session observed at La Manga by Martin Tierney .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Marc Bernier - Masters-Physical Therapy, Certified Strength Con Specialist
Hamstring Injuries - Want to Return to Play Quickly? Sports Injuries Specialist, Marc Bernier, with a step-by-step program for strong and healthy hamstrings .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Youth Scene - Develop Confidence with the Ball! US National Staff Instructor, Greg Maas, with a full session incorporating passing and dribbling for U10 players .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Brian Quinn - Head Coach for the San Diego Sockers
Training the Playmaker - Every player wants to pull the strings - Do they have what it takes? A full session by Brian Quinn. Quinn earned 48 caps for the US National Team and is now .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Paul Halford - Director of Coaching for Pennsylvania West
Youth Scene: - A full session with progressions for U8 players by Director of Coaching for Pa West Paul Halford .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Dealing with Breakaways - Teach your goalkeepers to be more decisive with this fast paced session by Anthony Latronica, former MLS and US U23 goalkeeper .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Linus Rhode - Former Canadian National Team player
Recognize the Moment to Attack - Find the penetrating option through sharp movement and good support play. A full session by Linus Rhode, former Canadian National Team player .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Youth Scene: Preparing a Coaching Session - A detailed guideline on how best to plan and execute a coaching session for maximum success! Contains a sample training session with full progressions. A must read .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Game Awareness and Vision - Two of the most important ingredients for soccer success are highlighted in these exciting activities by Wayne Harrison, former Academy Director at Blackpool F.C. .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Bryan McLoughlin - Assistant Manager, Linfield F.C Irish Premier League
Training Pro´s: Linfield F.C, Irish Premier League Champions - Assistant Coach Bryan McLoughlin shares a full session from another Championship season .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Steve Harvey - Steve Harvey - Fitness Specialist, UEFA B and USSF B License
Fitness for Football - Three great activities by fitness specialist Steve Harvey. Steve is a graduate of Loughborough University and currently holds the English FA Fitness Trainers Award .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Mathes Mennell - Coach - Loyola Marymount University, SO.California
Quick Transitions into Attack: The key to scoring goals! - LMU coach Mathes Mennell with a full session including detailed progressions. Mathes is a USSF ´A´ licensed coach .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Lawrie Sanchez - Manager, N. Ireland National Team
International Management - N. Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez shares his thoughts on preparing his team for World Cup qualifiers. Lawrie recently led N. Ireland to an historic win over England .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Thomas Rongen - Sporting Director, Chivas USA. Former MLS coach-of-the-year
Coaching Nutrition: Get the most out of your players on game-day! - Thomas Rongen, Sporting Director for Chivas USA and former MLS coach-of-the-year shares his thoughts on the best way to prepare .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Neil Ross - Coach, U14 - Scottish 1st Division team St. Mirren FC
Youth Scene: Distribution from Defense - Develop the ability to play with a purpose out of defense. A full session by Neil Ross, U14 coach at St. Mirren Football Club, Scottish 1st
Division .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session
Contributor: Des McAleenan - Assistant Coach, NY/NJ MetroStars
Training World Class Goalkeepers - A full session by NY/NJ MetroStars assistant coach
Des McAleenan. Des has coached goalkeepers at the highest level including Tim Howard, Tony Meola, Johnny Walker .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Dr. Don Kirkendall - Member U.S. Soccer Sports Medicine Committee
Practical Nutrition - US National Team consultant, Dr. Don Kirkendall shares his thoughts on the best ways to avoid fatigue and possible injury in the latter stages of games .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Lang Wedemeyer - Head Coach, South Dakota State University
Economical Training - Use these small-sided games to get the most out of your training session. Lang Wedemeyer, Head Coach at South Dakota State, with 3 fast-paced activities .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Steve Fennah - Head Coach, Oregon State women’s soccer
Working with Twin Strikers - A full session to develop a better understanding between your forwards! Steve Fennah is currently Head Coach at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Youth Scene: Stop the Swarm! - Are you having trouble with your players bunching up? Try these activities with your young players to develop a better understanding of spacing and movement off the ball .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Dr Philip Glasgow - Physiotherapist - PhD in Exercise Induced Muscle Damage
Eliminate Hamstring Injuries - Dr Philip Glasgow reviews the latest research on the use of eccentric strength training and offers an easy-to-implement sample training program. A must read.
INCLUDES VIDEO .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Vision, Awareness, Quick Thinking - Another great session by regular contributor Wayne Harrison. Wayne specializes in designing practices that develop "game awareness". He is a former Academy Director at Blackpool FC .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Indoor Winter Training - Is the winter weather limiting your time on the ball? Try these technical ideas utilizing a racquetball or squash court. These FUN variations are only limited by your imagination! .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Hugh Bell - Associate Head Coach, Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona
Possession and Transition - Games are won and lost at the transitional moments! A session to teach your players to stay "switched on" during these crucial times by 5-time National Champion coach Hugh Bell of Yavapai College .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Mathes Mennell - Coach - Loyola Marymount University, SO.California
Penetration - Take chances, be creative and develop effective combination play with this full session by LMU coach Mathes Mennell .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Energy Bars - Pro´s and Cons! - Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark shares her thoughts on the latest trend in eating for improved performance .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Paul Halford - Director of Coaching for Pennsylvania West
Combination Play - Develop a better understanding of where, when and how to combine! A full session for U14 players by Director of Coaching Paul Halford. Paul is responsible for developing age-appropriate training curriculums for some 60,000 youth players .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Heading for Youth Players - By popular demand! Try these technique exercises and small-sided games to improve and develop overall heading ability .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Chris Rush - Fitness advisor to Preston North End FC
Pre, During and Post-Match Nutrition - Chris Rush is currently a fitness advisor to Preston North End FC and is completing his "Science in Football" degree at John Moores University, Liverpool .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Dean Wurzberger - Head coach, University of Washington
Principles of Zonal Defending - Dean Wurzberger is one of college soccers most respected and successful coaches. He has led UW to 10 NCAA appearances in 14 years and has coached the US U16 and U18 National Teams .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Dr. Don Kirkendall - Member U.S. Soccer Sports Medicine Committee
Multiple ACL Tears - Dr. Don Kirkendall works with all the US National Teams on aspects of nutrition and injury prevention. He currently works with the FIFA Medical Assessment Research Center (F-MARC). Includes a sample injury prevention routine! .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Incorporating Your Goalkeeper - A full attacking session that includes the goalkeepers in every phase! Anthony Latronica has represented the US at U21 and U23 level and has professional playing experience in England, Italy and the US .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Martin Gaffney - Coach - U16 Carlisle United, English 2nd Division
Create and Exploit Space - Improve and develop your movement-off-the-ball with this full session by Carlisle United FC Academy coach Martin Gaffney. Carlisle are currently in first place in the English Second division .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Performance Nutrition - Advisory Panel member Nancy Clark with an overview of what, when and how to eat for optimal performance .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
2nd and 3rd Man Runs - A full session to develop and improve attacking play by Greg Maas, Technical Director for Utah Youth Soccer. Greg is a USSF National Staff coach .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Tim Schulz - Head Coach, US U20 Women’s National Team
Passing in Patterns of Play - Tim Schulz recently guided the US under-20 Women´s National Team to victory in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament and will be leading the team to the FIFA World Championships in Russia later this year .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Brian Grasso - CEO International Youth Conditioning Association
Endurance Training for Youth Athletes - World renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Grasso shares his thoughts on developing a sound endurance base for all young
athletes .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Pierre Barrieu - US Men´s National Team Fitness and Conditioning Coach
Speed Training for Football - US Men´s National Team Fitness and Conditioning Coach Pierre Barrieu with three activities to develop "analytical speed" .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Movement - by Wayne Harrison - An in-depth session with progressions to develop an understanding of how, where and when to make runs. A must read! .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Tony Reynolds - Founder - Performance for Progressive Sporting Systems
Ultimate Agility Ladder Manual - Download this 35-page manual for FREE ($24.95 value). World renowned strength coach Tony Reynolds shares his ideas .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Dean Wurzberger - Head coach, University of Washington
Pressing - A detailed session with progressions by Dean Wurzberger, head coach at the University of Washington. Dean is one of the most respected and knowledgeable coaches in the US .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: NY MetroStars
Training Pro´s - A training day at the NY MetroStars. A full session as the team prepares for a playoff match during the ´03 season .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Tony Reynolds - Founder - Performance for Progressive Sporting Systems
Improve Your Kicking Power - Renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach Tony Reynolds with some innovative ideas to improve your game (diagrams included!) .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Scoring Patterns of Play - by USSF National Staff Coach Greg Maas. Greg is a regular contributor and member of the SoccerSpecific.com Advisory Panel .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Ian Clerihew - Assistant Coach, St. John´s University
Including Your Goalkeeper in the Session - Ian Clerihew, St. John´s University Assistant Coach, shares his ideas on getting your goalkeeper involved throughout a training session .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Performance Nutrition - "Fruit" Advisory Panel expert Nancy Clark with another in-depth article on eating right for optimal performance .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: Keith Fulk - Coach, US U17 Men´s National Team
Coaching a Flat Back Four - by Keith Fulk, US U17 Men´s National Team coach. Keith is currently working with the U17´s as they prepare for the 2007 U17 World Cup in South Korea .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: Neil Ross - Coach, U14 - Scottish 1st Division team St. Mirren FC
Midfield Defending - a full session by Neil Ross, U14 coach at Scottish 1st Division team St. Mirren FC .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Marc Bernier - Masters-Physical Therapy, Certified Strength Con Specialist
ACL Injuries - Better preparation may help prevent these devastating injuries! Sports Injuries Specialist Marc Bernier sheds some light on common causes and offers preventative steps .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Transition Quickly into the Attack - Develop your teams ability to quickly regain possession and exploit attacking options! Full session with progressions by Mick McDermot .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Bryan McLoughlin - Assistant Manager, Linfield F.C Irish Premier League
Linfield FC: Champions 05/06 - Linfield FC are coming off an unprecedented season where they won all four major trophies. Assistant Manager Bryan McLoughlin shares another session .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Sports Nutrition News! - Advisory Panel Member Nancy Clark keeps us up to date on the latest research from the American College of Sports Medicine convention .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Soccer Specific
Game-Day Preparation - Check out this sample routine for getting the most out of your young players on game-day. Some helpful insight from SoccerSpecific staff coaches .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Roy Millar - Director of the Irish Football Association
Crossing Patterns of Play - Improve and develop your teams ability to attack from wide areas with this detailed session by Roy Millar, Director of the Irish Football Association .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Andrew Gould and Michael Sharp
Youth Scene: "Fast Attack" - Andrew Gould and Michael Sharp are Regional Development Managers with the Scottish Football Association. Both have 15 years experience developing youth players to the highest levels of the game .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Anthony Latronica - Assistant Coach US Airforce Academy
Playing out of the Back - Develop your teams ability and understanding of when and how to play out-of-the-back with a full session by former US International Anthony Latronica .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Zonal Defending - Are your players finding it difficult to grasp this concept? Wayne Harrison shares a GREAT session on the topic! A MUST READ .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
The Food Pyramid - SoccerSpecific Advisory Panel expert Nancy Clark shares her thoughts on the new pyramid and offers advice on how to implement the guidelines .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Steve Simmons - Head Coach, Northern Illinois
Training Twin Strikers - Improve the movement and co-ordination of your strikers with this full session by Northern Illinois Head Coach Steve Simmons .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Keith Wright - Football Development Officer, Scottish Football Association
Dramatically Improve Your Team´s Passing! - Keith Wright of the Scottish FA shares a full session for 13-18 year-old players. Keith played at the highest level for Hibernian FC and Dundee FC .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: F.I.F.A.
What to Eat, What to Drink, When to Eat, When to Drink - Everything you´ve ever wanted to know about optimal performance nutrition in this detailed FIFA booklet - JUST RELEASED! A Must Read .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Transition Games - Improve your teams movement both in attack and defense! Wayne Harrison shares a DETAILED article on the benefits of these economical games .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Defending
Contributor: John Kerr - Head Coach, Harvard University
Defensive Organization of a 5-Man Midfield - Deny penetration, stay compact! Harvard University Head Coach John Kerr with a full session on maintaining a good shape in midfield areas .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: John Gallucci - Head Athletic Trainer, Red-Bull New York
Preventing Fatigue Related Injuries - Red-Bull New York head athletic trainer John Gallucci shares his thoughts on the best way to avoid these injuries .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Pre-Season Training - A full session with Al Ain Football Club fitness coach Mick McDermott. The Al Ain Club are currently in the quarter-final of the Asian Champions league .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Mike Haas - Colorado State Director of Coaching
Speed of Play - USSF National Staff Instructor Mike Haas with a fast-paced session to improve your overall speed of play .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Getting Enough Quality Protein? - Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark with a detailed article on the health benefits of eating fish .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Greg Maas - US Federation staff Coach
Finishing Off Crosses - US Federation staff Coach Greg Maas with a fast-paced session to improve your goal-scoring from crossed balls .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Improve Your Teams Attacking Play - Wayne Harrison provides DETAILED attacking options and offers advice on altering your system-of-play to unsettle the opposition .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Brian Grasso - CEO International Youth Conditioning Association
Plyometric Training - Youth Conditioning Expert Brian Grasso discusses the use and misuse of plyos for young players - A MUST READ for all coaches .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Pattern Play
Contributor: Dana Taylor - Head Coach, Oregon State University Men´s
Switching Play - Players must quickly recognize the moments to switch the ball - a full session by Dana Taylor to develop awareness and quick thinking .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Ken Krieger - Technical Director for Prince William Soccer Inc.
Valencia CF U15 Training - A full session to develop pressing and defensive responsibilities. Valencia CF is one of Europe´s most prestigious Clubs .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Brian Grasso - CEO International Youth Conditioning Association
Coordination Training - Are you training your players the right way? Youth conditioning expert Brian Grasso with another MUST READ article for all youth coaches .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Singapore National Team
National Team Warm-Up - A minute by minute warm up from the Singapore National Team as they prepare for their 2007 Asian Cup Qualifying match .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Neil Mackintosh - Head of Youth Development, Scottish FA
Quick Decision Making - Neil Mackintosh, Head of Youth Development with the Scottish FA shares a fast paced session for 10-14 year old players .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Marc Bernier - Masters-Physical Therapy, Certified Strength Con Specialist
Hamstring Injuries - Injuries Specialist Marc Bernier discusses the appropriate warm up to prevent these frequent injuries .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Sam Snow - US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching Education
8v8 for Youth Development - US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching Sam Snow discusses the use of 8v8 games for U11 / U12 players .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session :: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Ken Krieger - Technical Director for Prince William Soccer Inc.
Valencia CF - Part II of our training journal with the Valencia U15´s. Valencia are one of the most prestigious Clubs in European football .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Engineered Sports Foods - Advisory Panel Expert Nancy Clark shares the "facts" regarding sports bars, drinks and gels .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Sam Snow - US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching Education
Youth Scene: Midfield Attack - A detailed session by Director of Coaching Education for US Youth Soccer Sam Snow .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Ronan Wiseman - Head Coach, Long Island Roughriders-US 1st Div. A-League
PRESSURE - Develop an understanding of the correct times to pressure in the attacking third of the pitch by Adelphi University Coach Ronan Wiseman .......More>>
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| Category: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Sean Bushey - Head Coach, mens and womens soccer, Whitworth College
Counter Attacking - Recognize the moments to quickly transition into the attack with these fast-paced activities by Sean Bushey .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping
Contributor: Eric Luzzi - Assistant men’s coach, Northern Illinois University
Goalkeeper Training - Get the most out of your keepers on a daily basis. NIU Assistant coach Eric Luzzi shares his thoughts on keeping his goalkeepers "sharp" throughout the season! .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Overlapping - Ritchie Semple, Coordinator of Football Studies at Myerscough College, Liverpool, with a full session to create goal-scoring opportunities .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Is Nutrition your Missing Link? - Nancy Clark offers advice on how best to change your eating habits for improved performance .......More>>
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| Category: General
Contributor: Bret Simon - Head Coach, Stanford University
Small-Sided Games - Stanford University coach Bret Simon with 3 variations of games to keep your players sharp! .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Martin Gaffney - Coach - U16 Carlisle United, English 2nd Division
Coaching Clinic - Carlisle United Academy coach Martin Gaffney shares his ideas on warm up, passing and defending from a full 5-hour clinic he recently performed .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Full Session
Contributor: Eric Landon - Former Technical Director of Southern Utah YSA
Goalkeeper Training - A full session incorporating the goalkeepers by Eric Landon, former Technical Director of Southern Utah YSA .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending
Contributor: Wayne Harrison - Former Academy Director Blackpool F.C. Eng 2nd Division
Awareness Training - Make your players think quickly with these activities by Wayne Harrison. A full 18-page clinic recently performed by Wayne at the NSCAA National Convention. A MUST READ .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Gareth Smith - Technical Director, Heartland Soccer Club
US National Team Warm Up - A minute by minute warm up as the U20 National Team get ready to play! Submitted by Technical Director Gareth Smith .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Organic Foods - Better for Athletes? - Advisory Panel expert Nancy Clark shares her thoughts on the pluses and minuses of organic
foods .......More>>
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| Category: Goalkeeping :: Youth Training :: Full Session
Contributor: Michael Sharp - Development Manager, Scottish FA
Goalkeeper Distribution - Michael Sharp, Development Manager, Scottish FA shares a full session for U14 players .......More>>
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| Category: Professional Team Training, Full Session
Contributor: Adam Smith - First Team Goalkeeper Coach Portland Timbers
Everton FC, English Premier League - A full session as they prepare for the following days match against West Ham Utd .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Tony Reynolds - Founder - Performance for Progressive Sporting Systems
Speed, Agility, Quickness - Conditioning expert Tony Reynolds discusses the benefits of structured SAQ training .......More>>
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| Category: General :: Strength and Fitness :: Injury Prevention and Rehab :: Youth Training
Contributor: Ritchie Semple - Coordinator-Football Studies, Myerscough College, England
Structured Warm Up - Ritchie Semple, Coordinator of Football Studies, shares his ideas on appropriate warm-ups for improved performance .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Jay Miller - Executive Director, Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association
Improve Your Teams Speed of Play - Jay Miller, former US U17 and U23 National Team coach with a fast paced session .......More>>
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| Category: Nutrition
Contributor: Nancy Clark- Owner, Health Fitness Center - renowned nutritionist
Fast / Slow Carbs - Facts and Fiction - Resident sports nutritionist Nancy Clark sheds some light on the latest research on eating for improved performance .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness :: Youth Training
Contributor: Scott Moody - Founder-owner of Centers for Athletic Performance
Develop FASTER Players - A must-read article on 180-degree movement by conditioning expert Scott Moody, founder Centers for Athletic Performance .......More>>
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| Category: Full Session :: Attacking :: Defending :: Small Sided Games
Contributor: Mick McDermott - Strength/Fitness Coach - Al Ain Football Club, UAE
Increase Your Teams Speed of Play - Use these short passing activities and small-sided games to improve your speed of play. A full session by Mick McDermott .......More>>
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| Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
Contributor: Mitch Hauschildt - Dir. Athlete Reconditioning - St. John’s Sports Medicine
Preventing Hamstring Injuries - Rehabilitation and performance specialist Mitch Hauschildt with the latest concepts on prevention as well as the most useful exercises to add to your program TODAY .......More>>
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| Category: Strength and Fitness
Contributor: Mladen Jovanovic - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Belgrade Serbia
Physical Preparation for Soccer - A MUST READ! Over 200 Pages jam packed with everything you need to know about soccer conditioning. Mladen Jovanovic shares his theories and training concepts in this must-have manual. Download now .......More>>
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| Category: Youth Training :: Full Session :: Pattern Play
Contributor: John Collins - Head coach, Hibernian F.C (Scottish Premier League)
Passing and Build Up Play - Hibernian F.C (Scottish Premier League) head coach John Collins with a session he recently performed at a Scottish FA Coaching Conference .......More>>
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