Coaches,
like their player’s parents, are wondering how their pupils will take to all
the changes in their young lives during such times. Most of you are thinking
about ways to keep them active and able to take their mind off the pressures that
an event like this can bring about.
When it comes to learning,
most kids respond to video…just ask them how they find out “how to” anything…most
YouTube it. There is a reason why 10
year old kids make millions on YouTube, they understand what they like and do it. Written instruction fails
because it only provides the what, but doesn’t show the “how”, especially for
visual learners. To have a coach explain the why within the video is the final
piece of magic that makes it work.
As I searched for
solutions, I tried to stick to videos and apps with “how to” or “show me”
videos that the players can follow along with. These are just a few resources out
of hundreds available. If you have an idea, please let me know, send me links
or an email to paul@ableworx.com and I
can append this article.
The recent Covid-19 shutdown of soccer has been a kick in the ass for all of us coaches. More so for players and parents. Please stay well everyone ...and don't forget to train...alone!
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SST – Soccer Specific
Training
SST is a brand
that I trust and have recommended players to for supplemental training many
times over the years. Now the rest of the world gets to experience SST’s individual
training.
One of NJ’s premier
training organizations, headed by USSF A licensed Mike Turtle and assisted by
my friend Will Gould and others are offering a daily session at 2pm EST on
their Facebook feed. This is their 1ST session
from 3/16/2020 (available on their Facebook feed). Once this pandemic was
announced and fields and gatherings were off limits, they quickly jumped to
make this available, for free, to all players (read the article at link below).
Admirable, to say
the least. Good job guys!
WHAT YOU NEED:
4 “cones” (or objects
to use as cones…solo cups work); a ball; a bottle of water; a winning attitude.
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Techne Training
*This is
great for teams as progress is trackable by managers and coaches.
Techne provides a
perfect platform for individual training for the players to work on their own.
They earn Techne socks, much like martial arts belts when they “level-up”. The platform
is also view-able by managers and coaches so they can keep track of who’s “doing
their homework” and who isn’t.
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Beast Mode Soccer
(app & YouTube videos, free & pay)
While I am not
familiar with the app, I can say that I have used the Beast Mode videos for
training ideas and individual training.
You can’t argue with success when you
see Alex Morgan working with the coach!
They have several
different training programs along with mental training for the game. Worth a
look.
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Coach Marcus DiBernardo
Online Soccer Skills Academy
Click here for Individual Skills Instruction
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Stefano's Training Systems
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3ufd6CDKrfZjJervlOg7A/featured
PRINCIPLES & EXERCISES FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAINING | SOCCER AT HOME
video: https://youtu.be/fGIeJ_8nhvM
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OpportunityElite - Player Development
Some really fantastic ball mastery sessions...
50 Ball Mastery Techniques | The Ultimate Ball Mastery Video
https://youtu.be/Y3gTLFibOtA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1VFWFLRxPLdBUpPfQpesVQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpportunityE/
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Tom Byer: Soccer
Starts At Home (for the younger player)
*Website from
Houston Dynamo on Tom’s “Soccer Starts at Home”:
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Ball & A Wall Workouts
“Ball
& A Wall” workouts are the absolute simplest form of getting your
touches in. Whether it’s an overturned patio table or bench, an actual wall in
the garage or basement, bottom step, front of Mom’s favorite couch or just a
curb in the street (be safe), they all make for an excellent “partner” to train
with.
Search YouTube for more ideas to incorporate
turns, surfaces of the foot, different moves, volleys, half-volleys, etc. such
as:
