Coaching Soccer Weekly

Coaching Soccer Weekly

A Podcast that Shares Training Sessions, Interviews and Commentary from WORLD CLASS COACHING

Coaching Soccer Weekly is a podcast that gives you an in-depth look at the methods, strategies and techniques used by a youth soccer coach working full time with players of every age and skill level. This includes training plans, team management and planning ideas, the latest trends in soccer coaching and education, as well as approaches to deal with challenges.

The podcast also includes interviews with other soccer coaches and trainers that are on the cutting edge of modern soccer development.

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#065 Only Train Dribbling and Finishing

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The last few weeks have been great! We've launched our new Membership Program for WORLD CLASS COACHING. We've also updated our web sites and Coach's Training Center making it much easier to search for and find exactly what you need for your next training session. There are also a number of new features. I’m going to dedicate a whole episode next week to all of the aspects that will help make your life as a soccer coach so much easier. The down time has also … [Read more...]

#064 The One-Touch Mentality

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I'm recording this episode a couple of days before its released. I've been splitting my time fairly evenly between family time and some exciting updates to WorldClassCoaching.com. The new format will make it SO much easier for you to find what you need for your next training session. Our Training Center will be your one stop for drills, videos and everything you need to coach your team. No more searching through thousands unrelated drills on Google or … [Read more...]

CSW Extra 5 – Double Rondo

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There won't be a podcast for the next two weeks because I'll be spending some vacation time with my family and working on updates to our WORLD CLASS COACHING Training Center. There are some exciting changes coming that I all of our members will benefit from. Last week I interviewed Wayne Harrison. We discussed the common thread that goes through all game formats from 4 v 4 to 11 v 11. He has some very interesting methods that you should consider using with … [Read more...]

#063 Surviving Tryouts

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Last weekend completed the tryouts for our youth soccer club. This is a year occurrence here is the States. I’d be curious to hear what it’s like in other countries. Do you have tryouts each year or more or less often? Since our system is, ‘Pay to Play’ many parents view themselves as agents. They shop around and look for the best ‘deal’. I don’t have a problem with parents looking out for the best interest of their children but too often I think they’re … [Read more...]

#062 Breaking Down the Champions League Final

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We just finished up State Cup and a week of Pre Tryout camp here this week. Many of our teams have been off for a week or more after their season ended so this is a chance for them to get some touches before tryout this weekend. Last year at this time I did a podcast on our tryout process. You can go back and listen to Episode 16 to hear how we run tryouts for more than 2,000 players in one weekend. This week I talk to Sam Polak about the Champions … [Read more...]

#061 Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Since I didn't put out a podcast last week I thought it would be a good time to do a survey that I've been considering for a while. I appreciate everyone who took the time to fill it out. There were a number of things that I’ve learned from it already. Over 80% of coaches who responded want more training sessions. The recent episodes have included more commentary than actual training sessions but there's been a lot going on to talk about. I asked what … [Read more...]

CSW Extra 4 – Survey

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I don't have a full podcast this week because I'm traveling with a couple of my teams to Saint Charles, IL for the Midwest Cup tournament. It's hosted by Campton United Soccer Club. They do such a great job every year that I keep taking my teams there each Memorial Day weekend. I thought this would be a great time to put out a survey that I've been wanting to do. I want to know what you want to hear more of on the show. Your suggestions will help to … [Read more...]

#060 Coaching In Short Phrases

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In the last few weeks I completed my review of how you can use formations for player development. On Episode 57 I looked at 7 v 7 for U9/U10 teams. On Episode 58 I reviewed the different formations for teams playing 9 v 9 at U11 and U12. Last week on Episode 59 I looked at the transition from small-sided games to full-sided 11 v 11 matches. If you missed any of those you should check them out. Last weekend my teams finished up their league seasons. Two of my … [Read more...]

#059 Are Your Players Ready for 11 v 11?

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Last week I looked at formations for the 9 v 9 format that will be used for U11’s and U12’s in the US next year. A coach pointed out that I missed an important one, the 3-2-3. It’s the formation that is often used by Ajax and others when they are playing 9 v 9. As I looked at it, the formation has all of the qualities you need in a balanced system. It gives you numbers in attack, cover in defense and central midfielders that can work together. It’s a … [Read more...]

#058 Systems of Play for Third Stage of Soccer Development

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Last week reviewed the possible formations for teams playing 7 v 7. My focus was on U9 and U10 teams but I received an email from Bryan, a coach in Maryland, who coaches a U15 girls team. He found the episode useful for his team even though they play 11 v 11 but they usually play 7 v 7 or 8 v 8 at the end of training sessions so he will use the different formations I described to focus on various aspect of the game that he wants to highlight. So even if you’re … [Read more...]