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.

#012 Training Possession Play with Increasing Pressure

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Thanks! We continue to receive a lot of positive feedback on the podcast. A ‘Five Star’ review on iTunes from ‘Flying Dave’ says, "I'm thoroughly enjoying this podcast. I find it hard to talk soccer coaching with other coaches. My wife is tired of me bouncing ideas off of her. I'm super pleased to hear about coaching from other coaches. thanks!" Thanks for the review and rating Dave!   Another ‘Five Star’ review is from Arima 19 says, "Have … [Read more...]

#011 Four Favorite Fun Warm-Ups

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In this Episode I look at the warm-up phase of your training session. This is what sets the tone for your entire session to follow. Having the warm-up relate to the session is important. But maybe more importantly it must engage your players and get them as ready psychologically and emotionally just as much as it does physically and technically. I know your team will enjoy these warm-up activities and you'll find that when you start your sessions the way I … [Read more...]

#010 Training Session to Break Lines of Pressure

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Thanks for joining me for episode 10 of the podcast. Last week I asked for feedback and suggestions. I received a number of good responses. One of them is focused on how to use ‘Free Play’ Tim asks, "How do you set up free play?  Whenever you allow your players free play, how involved are you? I image you handle substitutions and try to ensure equal playing time, but is that where you stop? Do you do anything in regards to formations, positions, or any … [Read more...]

#009 1 v 1 Training for Every Situation

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In this episode I show you six practice environments that I use for 1v1 training. They focus on each of the key 1v1 situations that players will face in the game. Each of them gives you an opportunity to train both the attacker and defenders. They all allow the players to be very creative and free to try new skills. 1v1 situations are such an important part of the game that coaches at every level should be spending at least some of their valuable training … [Read more...]

#008 The Triangle Training Method

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As I mentioned last week our latest set of books was released this week called, Smedley’s Soccer Drills Volume 1 – 4. Many of you took advantage of the free eBook that was offered. If you did then you also received an email about release of the four volume set. If you didn't then you can find that link on the show notes of Episode 7. The books include more than 600 drills that cover every technical and tactical topic you can imagine. There’s a lifetime of … [Read more...]

#007 A Coach’s Role in Developing Young Referees

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We've had a busy week here at WORLD CLASS COACHING. At the beginning of each month we release a new edition of our WORLD CLASS COACHING magazine. It includes training sessions, tactical analysis games professional games and condition activities that include a ball. You can click here for more information on the WORLD CLASS COACHING MAGAZINE and Member Drills Database. We're also constantly adding to our Video Library. This is in addition to working … [Read more...]

#006 Better Ways to Play 5v2

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We've continued to get some great feedback on the podcast. Thousands of coaches are listening every week and it’s great to hear that they’re enjoying the show. Some have been sharing the episodes with their friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to @precisionfutbol for helping to spread the word on Twitter. We've also continued to receive some great ‘5 Star’ reviews and comments on iTunes: Adam McCracken (great username) said ‘If you are in … [Read more...]

#005 Tactics and Trends Effect on Youth Development

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I'm really excited about the reaction we are receiving to the podcast! We've had some great emails and Tweets and Facebook mentions from coaches that are enjoying the interviews and training sessions. I especially appreciate the 'Five Star' iTunes reviews and comments: Grant77 said ‘A quality coaching education podcast’ – Thanks Grant! Briarwood said ‘ Really enjoying the practical examples of coaching sessions to work on various techniques and … [Read more...]

#004 Training Session to Prevent Turning

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When we're working on a certain technique or tactic it’s important that we focus solely on that aspect of play. In my last training session I presented a practice that focused on turning. Once I began to add pressure to the turning attacker I didn't tell the defender HOW to pressure or make any corrections to what they were doing. I continued to focus on teaching the attacker to turn and beat the defender. I didn't want to pull the player’s focus away from … [Read more...]

#003 Exercises to Develop Creative Finishers

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In this episode I want to share a set of exercises to improve your player’s shooting and finishing ability. They are progressive so they begin with basic movements that focus on the technical aspects of shooting and then begin to add pressure and complexity. The exercises are functional so they present problems that are similar to those that the players will face in the game. They are also scalable so you can use them with large groups of players and still … [Read more...]