One of the more challenging things as a youth soccer coach that I have dealt with is trying to teach U10 kids to spread out on the field and look for the pass to the open player for the shot on goal.  This drill is an excellent way to teach three players to work together to move to receive a pass and then advancing the ball forward to the open player that can strike a well placed shot on goal. ...

There is possibly no better feeling when you are a coach (besides maybe when it is your child) than when your team scores a goal.  So imagine how proud the parents of  13-year-old Kenner Galeas must be when he scored off of this incredible bicycle kick. Better get out in the back  yard with your son and do some drills!     ...

Training with 2 vs 1 drills can bring out the best in your ability to control the ball.  The goal with this drill is to make 10 passes between two players.  This drill uses 1 defender.  The key is to stay wide, create space and limit your touches to one or two.  Work as a team! ...

The best moves are soccer skills that change the direction of the ball and throw defenders off balance allowing you a lane to push past them and create space to pass or shoot the ball on goal.  Check out this video from Nike that demonstrates how Aguero schools his opponents on the soccer field. How do you think this will allow you to excel on the field? ...

Learn how Fabregas executes his signature soccer move to beat defenders on the field to make a turn. Soccer skills that help you improve your first touch on the ball and survey your options on the field are very valuable. This skill is best broken down into smaller parts to allow mastery. Practice losing your marking defender and showing for the pass from your teammate. Then work on receiving ...

Just like a basketball player can score from half court, don’t over look the fact that the option on the soccer field is to advance the ball toward the goal.  It doesn’t always mean that you are necessarily trying to score from distance, but you never know when one of your teammates might be in the right place at the right time, or you might have the golden moment. ...

Controlling the soccer ball is important to be successful on the field.  This video details a simple drill that you can practice in your back yard or with your team.   Set up a square about 10 yards square and practice juggling the ball a few times then kicking the ball up high.  Use one touch to regain control of the ball and continue to dribble and juggle and repeat the drill. ...