Do you know what kids dread more than anything at soccer practice?  Stand on the line and pass to your buddy.  How lame is that drill.  Today’s soccer training video is in Portuguese,  but all you need to do is watch to understand how simple it is to spice up your passing drills. This soccer drill will show you how to make the player show for the ball and move to the pass.  It also inc...

How do you warm up before you hit the pitch?  I bet you get your gear on and then you do some informal stretches and then if you are lucky enough to have a great coach you do some warm up drills to get your feet moving and some touches on the soccer ball. I think today’s video will give you some excellent material not only to get your warmed up and ready to play but will also refine some e...

Most successful soccer players use a combination of speed and direction changes to beat their opponent to get to the net.  Today’s video showcases soccer legend Sergio Agaero.  He demonstrates a soccer move he calls the  “bait and switch.” The demonstration shows hot to use speed and a series of cuts and fakes to get a defender off balance.  I really like this video because ...

As an older adult I look at my young son with amazement and appreciation.  The best thing about asking a child what they what to be when they grow up is that you know that they believe they can be that person.  As parents we support that dream or idea.  As we get older we tend to complicate our outlook on life by “making the safe decision” or not “taking risks” because ...

On this blog I really like to focus on how to build the skills of our young players and build their love of the beautiful game.   Part of that appreciation is to take care in being safe on the field.  You probably think of shin guards and goalie gloves and maybe some athletic tape or a first aid kit.   Do not overlook the safety of what is on the field.  The soccer goals themselves. You ma...

The best way to learn a skill is often to see a demonstration.  This video will show you how to throw the soccer ball in the proper way. This video is designed for players in the U6 and U8 age group and parents of players can benefit from this soccer drill as well. Throw In Guidelines: 1. Player must use both hands 2. The throw in must come from straight behind, no sloppy side angels. 3. Both o...

If you watched the Women’s World Cup (and if you didn’t you missed a real treat) physical endurance is as important as ball handling skills.  The ability to create plays and have the stamina to execute them can mean the difference between a win and a loss.  This video uses a Nike training app to help you run a series of sprints with a built in recovery period.  You don’t have...