K-2: WEEK 2, DAY 1 - COOKIE MONSTER

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1 K-2: WEEK 2, DAY 1 - COOKIE MONSTER Show how to use the inside of the foot to turn the ball Explain that keeping the big toe pointed up when using the inside of the foot, helps to keep the turn tight Ask players how they know when they are hungry and when they are full Ask players what they do when they are hungry and what they do when they are full Talk to players about the importance of not over eating or under-eating ACTIVITY 1: COOKIE MONSTER Set Up: 4 large cones 30 x 30 yd. grid, 1 soccer ball per player Players ( cookies ) stand on one end line of grid and coach ( Cookie Monster ) stands in the middle of the grid Players, in unison, ask Cookie Monster, Cookie Monster, do you have any milk? If Cookie Monster answers yes the cookies dribble across the grid If Cookie Monster tags a cookie, they also become a Cookie Monster If Cookie Monster answers no the cookies must do 10 toe taps, star jumps, etc. Cookies must keep the ball under control when dribbling, not kick and chase Soccer: Look up from your soccer ball while you dribble to avoid Cookie Monster Nutrition: Cookie Monster should moderate his cookie intake, ask the players to identify a healthier food that Cookie Monster could eat Start activity without a ball Have a player become the Cookie Monster Cookies must stop their ball on the opposite line (not just kick and chase)_

2 K-2: WEEK 3, DAY 2: WATERBALL Note that accuracy is key, finishing is merely passing the soccer ball into the goal Show that the body leans slightly forward with arms out for balance, eyes are on the ball, ankle is locked, and striking foot follows through in sweeping motion toward target Note that the strength of shot depends on distance of target, increase arc and speed of backswing and follow through for longer shots Ask players how they know when they are hungry and when they are full Ask players what they do when they are hungry and what they do when they are full Talk to players about the importance of not over eating or under-eating ACTIVITY 1: WATERBALL Set Up: 4 large cones 30 x 30 yd. grid, 1 or 2 small goals on opposite end lines, 2 teams, multiple soccer balls for quick re-starts, pinnies for 1 group Teams stand on opposite sides of the field, and each player in each team is given a number (1, 2, 3, etc.), teams are assigned to attack goal(s) at one end or the other Phase 1: Coach calls out a number ( 3! ), throws 2 balls onto field, and the 3s from each team enter the field, with the goal of finding one of the balls and shooting on goal Phase 2: Coach calls out a number ( 2! ), throws 1 ball onto field, and the 2s from each team enter the field to play 1 vs. 1 and try to score a goal Each round lasts seconds, or until a goal is scored, or until ball is out of bounds Players along sidelines spread out to keep the ball in play First team to 8 goals (8 cups of water/day) wins that round, play multiple rounds Soccer: Emphasize accuracy over power; strength of shot depends on distance of target, increase arc and speed of backswing and follow through for longer shots Nutrition: Note it is important to stay hydrated by drinking 8 cups of water throughout the day Coach calls out multiple numbers (2v2, 3v3, etc.) Coach calls out a math problem ( 4 minus 2! ) Players in game may pass to teammates on sideline Players on sideline must do 10 jumping jacks if their number isn t called When number is called, players run along sideline and around goal they are attacking to enter field

3 K-2: WEEK 5, DAY 1 - SIGNALS Explain how to keep the ball close to body when in traffic, relax body, stay balanced, soft touches Demonstrate how the ball can be pushed further away (2-3 yds.) when exploding into space Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to get around an opponent Ask players their favorite kinds of fruits Ask players why you should eat fruits every day (keeps your heart healthy; gives you energy to play soccer; heals cuts/wounds; a natural package of energy, fiber, vitamins, and minerals) Discuss specific fruits of different colors ACTIVITY 1: SIGNALS Set Up: 4 large cones 20 x 20 yd. grid, multiple disc cones or pinnies of different colors, 1 soccer ball per player Phase 1: Players dribble the ball inside the grid, the coach will hold up a number of fingers, the players will call out the number ( 4! ) and continue dribbling (never stopping) Phase 2: Introduce different colored cones/pinnies they represent fruit; when the coach holds up a colored cone/pinnie, players call out a fruit of that color Phase 3: Place cones/pinnies on ground throughout grid; when coach calls out a fruit, players dribble to a cone/pinnie of that color, touch it, and continue dribbling inside the grid Soccer: Demonstrate how to dribble in tight spaces and how to accelerate into open space Nutrition: Review the types of fruit mentioned, and note their variety of colors; mention new fruits that were not called out Soccer balls outside of grid, players moving inside grid (jog, run, hop, skip), when coach calls number, players sprint and touch that number of balls and return to grid Phase 1: Players call out number and do that number of toe taps or foundations On command, players leave their soccer ball and find a new one, game continues Phase 3: Players do toe taps/ foundations or a move at the cone/pinnie

4 K-2: WEEK 9, DAY 2 - RESTAURANT Demonstrate going to the ball and being in a position to control it early Note that players can use inside, outside, or sole to redirect the ball Emphasize anticipating where moving targets will be with the path of your pass Ask players what kinds of dairy products they like Introduce new dairy products the players did not mention (cheese, yogurt, pudding, etc.) Challenge players to drink low fat milk with their meals ACTIVITY 1: RESTAURANT Set Up: multiple disc cones 30 yd. diameter circle, small 5 x 5 yd. grid in center of circle, half of players with a ball Half of the players stand on the outside of the circle with a ball facing inside the circle ( servers ) Other half of players are inside circle moving around ( customers ) Servers play the ball to customers, customers receive the ball, and pass it back to server After returning the ball to the server, customers must run to the center box and find a new server Have customers call out different dairy options to receive a pass from the servers Switch roles, play multiple rounds and encourage players to increase number of passes received Soccer: Demonstrate going to the ball, and be in a position to control it early Nutrition: Review the various sources of dairy mentioned Customers may use left/right foot only Customers may use different parts of the foot (laces, inside, outside) only Customers receive the soccer ball, play it to a different server

5 K-2: WEEK 11, DAY 1 - BEARS IN A CAVE Demonstrate improved ability to manipulate the ball to get past an opponent Encourage players to be creative, use fakes and feints Ask the players how many hours of sleep they should get each night (10-11 hours) Ask players what the benefits are of getting enough sleep (ex. pay better attention in school, play better soccer, have more energy, get better grades, feel better) Describe the importance of sleeping without distractions (ex. no noise, no light) ACTIVITY 2: BEARS IN A CAVE Set Up: multiple disc cones outer circle (30 yds. diameter) and inner circle (5-10 yds. diameter) in middle of outer circle, 2-4 players ( bears ) in inner circle, multiple soccer balls Phase 1: No soccer balls bears lie down inside inner circle ( cave ) and hibernate while the other players ( explorers ) move inside the outer circle ( forest ) The area outside of the forest (outer circle) is the safety zone for explorers Bears wake up from hibernation and move inside their cave on all fours On the coach s signal, the bears get up, leave their cave, and tag the explorers Explorers must stay in the forest for 5 seconds before escaping to the safety zone Explorers who are tagged become bears in the next round Explorers who make it into the safety zone remain explorers in the next round Phase 2: Introduce soccer balls so explorers must now dribble their soccer balls Phase 3: Start the explorers in the inner cave (make it larger) and the bears in the forest Soccer: Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to get past an opponent Nutrition: The bears hibernate to regain their energy; we need to get sleep at night to regain our energy too Change the movements - speed walk, skip, side shuffle, hop, run, etc. Explorers dribble with different parts of the foot Explorers must dribble into safety zone and stop ball under their foot to be considered safe

6 3-5: WEEK 3, DAY 2 BATTLE OF THE BEVERAGES Note that accuracy is key, finishing is merely passing the soccer ball into the goal Show that the body leans slightly forward with arms out for balance, eyes are on the ball, ankle is locked, and striking foot follows through in sweeping motion toward target Note that the strength of shot depends on distance of target, increase arc and speed of backswing and follow through for longer shots Ask players what it means to be well hydrated and how it feels to be dehydrated Explain the benefits of drinking water (water helps nearly every part of the human body work properly and is an essential ingredient for being healthy Ask players how many cups of water they typically drink in a day Mentor Moment: Challenge players to drink 8 cups of water each day ACTIVITY 2: Battle of the Beverages Set Up: 4 large cones 40 x 40 yd. grid (grid set up as a 30 x 40 yd. grid with two 5 x 40 yd. safety zones on opposite ends of grid, use multiple disc cones to create the 5 yd. safety zones), use multiple disc cones to create a halfway line, 2 teams, pinnies for 1 team, 1 soccer ball per player Designate each team as a healthy beverage Phase 1: Teams line up and pair off facing each other 3 yds. apart at halfway line of grid, each player with ball On coach s first signal, players perform different movements (ex. toe taps, foundations, high knees, etc.) On coach s second signal, player dribbles ball to their safety zone and back to the halfway line first player back wins Phase 2: This time, for the second signal, coach calls out a team name and the partner on the team that is called becomes the chaser and the other partner is chased The partner being chased must dribble to their safety zone behind them without being tagged by chaser The chaser may leave his/her ball behind The ball must be dribbled and stopped in the safety zone, not kicked into the zone without control Mentor Moment: Encourage fair play between partners Phase 3: Each pair gets 1 ball and places it on ground in between themselves at halfway line On the coach s signal, each player tries to pull the ball back with their feet and dribble to their safety zone The chasing team tries to take the ball away and dribble back to their own safety zone Soccer: Demonstrate how body positioning may help you protect the ball (position body between the ball and other players) Nutrition: Review healthy beverages used as team names Start without soccer balls Vary movement done on first signal be creative! Switch pairings often

7 3-5: WEEK 4, DAY 1 FOOD GROUP FACE-OFF Demonstrate change of speed, acceleration and deceleration, while controlling the ball Show that the knees are bent, body is leaning forward over the ball, and players are on the balls of feet Emphasize finding space and accelerating after turning the ball Ask the players how many food groups there are (answer: 5) Ask the players what the 5 food groups are (answer: fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, grains) Show players the MyPlate and point out the proportions on the plate that represent each food group ACTIVITY 2: Food Group Face-Off Set Up: 20 disc cones in a 30 x 30 yd. space set up 5 small boxes on perimeter of grid (4 cones each 2 yds. x 2 yds.) around 1 large cone in center of grid, all soccer balls (1 per player) at central cone Divide players into 5 teams, assign each team to a base, and have each team choose a different food group as their team name Phase 1: On coach s signal, each team brings as many balls from the center cone to their base as possible Phase 2: Relay race style first player in each group runs to the middle, does 10 toe taps, dribbles ball back to their base and tags second player in line who repeats, continue until all balls are taken from middle; team with the most balls inside their base wins Phase 3: On coach s signal, each team brings as many balls from the center cone to their base as possible After balls are in bases, players can retrieve balls from other bases to store in their own base Players cannot go to the same Food Group twice in a row, because they need food from all Food Groups Balls may be taken from bases but not while in transit, no protecting home bases Play timed rounds; team with the most balls inside their base wins Soccer: Use different parts of the foot to change direction and then accelerate, emphasize the pullback Nutrition: Review the 5 Food Groups and the importance of balancing your plate with food from all 5 No restrictions on body parts used to bring soccer ball back to base Players may only use feet Players may only use left/right foot

8 3-5: WEEK 6, DAY 1 GARDEN VEGGIES In order to react quickly, be in ready stance stay light on the balls of feet (keep weight off the heels) and look up often to be aware of surroundings Emphasize reacting quickly to transition from offense to defense and vice-versa Ask players name to vegetables that they know, introduce new vegetables that the players did not mention Explain that there are 4 categories of vegetables (dark green, red/orange, starchy, and other) and note that it is important to eat a variety of colors of vegetables Ask what the benefits of eating vegetables are (answer: keep your heart healthy, heal cuts and wounds, provide energy) Note that like fruit, vegetables are excellent sources of nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium ACTIVITY 2: Garden Veggies Set Up: 20 disc cones 4 large cones 30 x 30 yd. grid, 2 goals at opposite ends of the grid, multiple disc cones create two lines parallel to each goal creating a middle zone or garden of 10 yds, 2 teams, pinnies for 1 team, 1 soccer ball per player Phase 1: Assign one player on each team a vegetable (so each team would have 1 squash, 1 carrot, etc.) All players begin by dribbling their soccer ball inside the garden Coach calls out a vegetable ( squash! ) and points to a goal The squash player on each team dribbles and scores on that goal - first player to score wins Phase 2: Same game, but if coach calls harvest every player from both teams has to score (either goal) and return to the grid - first team that has all players return to the center grid wins Phase 3: Same game, but if coach calls planting season every player from both teams has to dribble around either goal and return to the grid - first team that has all players return to the center grid wins Phase 4: Take the balls away from one team, when you call out the veggie the player without a ball tries to play defense Have players pick different vegetable team names (of different colors) after each round Soccer: Be in ready stance stay light on the balls of feet (keep weight off the heels) and look up often to be aware of surroundings Nutrition: Review different vegetables mentioned and place them in the proper vegetable category Alternate teams on attack each time Increase the number of players attacking (i.e., call out 2 numbers at a time) Play all in : Coach calls a team name and calls out all numbers so everyone plays at once

9 3-5: WEEK 7, DAY 2 INSIDE-OUT SCORING Emphasize that the body leans slightly forward, eyes are on the ball, and striking foot follows through in sweeping motion toward target Demonstrate arms are out for balance, and landing on the striking foot Emphasize body alignment, note that whenever possible, head and kicking knee should be over the ball and hips and shoulders are square to the target Ask players how many grains they should eat each day (answer: 5-6 servings; ¼ of MyPlate) Explain that one slice of bread, 1 cup of cereal, ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta or cooked cereal equals 1 portion Challenge players to eat more whole grains ACTIVITY 2: Inside-Out Scoring Set Up: 4 large cones 30 x 30 yd. grid, 4 small goals, large supply of soccer balls, 2 teams Place all 4 small goals in center of grid facing toward the outside of the grid Phase 1: Both teams are on one end line with the coach and all the balls Coach identifies each goal as a food group on MyPlate (ex. grains, vegetables, fruits, protein) and highlights that 1 of the 4 goals is grains, signifying 1/4th of MyPlate Coach passes 2 balls into the grid, first player in each group runs out to a ball to shoot at the goal labeled grains - goals only count if they score on the goal labeled as grains Phase 2: Coach passes 1 ball into the grid, first player to the ball tries to score on the goal labeled grains while the other plays defense Multiple 1v1 games can happen at the same time, coach should frequently play balls into the grid The first team to 6 goals wins- signifying 6 servings of grains Soccer: Use the laces part of the foot to shoot and follow through toward the goal while under pressure Nutrition: Grains make up ¼th of MyPlate and players need 5-6 servings of grains each day Play soccer balls on ground, then in air into grid Player must run and touch opposite end line before going to the ball Advance toward 2v2 or 3v3, encouraging passing or early shooting When coach needs more balls, have all players retrieve and dribble back

10 3-5: WEEK 9, DAY 1 - SKIM MILK Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to turn the ball Encourage players to be creative, use body feints Ask players to name sources of dairy that they know and introduce new sources that the players did not mention Ask what the main benefits of eating dairy products are (answer: great sources of nutrients like protein, vitamin D, and calcium, to keep your bones and teeth strong) Re-emphasize that flavored dairy products have added sugars (ex. chocolate milk, ice cream, and puddings) and so should be consumed in moderation (refer to Week 2, Day 2 lesson) ACTIVITY 1: SKIM MILK Set Up: 4 large cones 30 x 30 yd. area, multiple disc cones - spread randomly throughout the grid, 2 teams, pinnies for 1 team, 1 soccer ball per player (for Phase 2) Phase 1: Label 1 team Skim Milk and the other team Whole Milk On coach s signal, Skim Milk flips disc cones over, Whole Milk stands cones up At the end of each round, count how many cones have been knocked over Switch the roles after each round Phase 2: All players play the game while dribbling a ball Soccer: Dribble while looking ahead, keeping ball close, making quick changes of direction Nutrition: Remind players of the nutritional benefits of consuming low-fat dairy products (great sources of nutrients like protein, vitamin D, and calcium, to keep your bones and teeth strong) Phase 1: Play short rounds, the team to pick up the most cones first wins Phase 2: If coach says freeze player must stop the soccer ball and freeze, coach can take away cones from a team if their players are not keeping the ball close enough

11 6-8: WEEK 2, DAY 1 STUFFED Demonstrate change of speed, acceleration and deceleration while controlling the ball Show that the knees are bent, body is leaning forward over the ball, and players are on the balls of feet Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to get around an opponent Explain that overeating (too much energy in) and undereating (not enough energy in) does not give the right amount of energy to be healthy and active Ask players if they know what moderation means (in small amounts) and explain that some unhealthy foods (or special treats) can be eaten every once in a while and it is okay Ask players for examples of foods that should be eaten in moderation Explain that a tool to help us eat in moderation is to pay attention to our body s physical cues: we eat when we are hungry, and stop when we start to feel full ACTIVITY 2: Stuffed Set Up: 4 large cones 40 x 40 yd. grid, multiple disc cones create lanes by placing 3 lines of cones running down grid every 10 yds., groups of 4, 1 group per lane, 2 soccer balls per group Phase 1: Players work in pairs (2 pairs per group): 1 attacker (with ball), 1 defender Both players start on the same end line of 10 x 40 yd. grid Defender starts sitting down, identify defender as being stuffed after eating a very large meal Player with ball decides when to start dribbling across to the opposite end line The defender must wait until the dribbler starts and then sprints trying to beat the dribbler to the opposite end line Position defender in different starting positions (ex. back turned, flat on the ground, crosslegged, etc.) Change roles after 3 turns, keeping track of score, and rotate pairs every round Phase 2: Attacking player and defending player on opposite end lines Players play 1v1: attacker tries to dribble across opposite end line Defender tries to steal ball and dribble across the attacker s end line Soccer: Instruct players to keep ball under control with soft touches but take fewer touches further from body when accelerating Nutrition: Overeating can affect our energy level, often making us sluggish - the solution is to listen to your body and stop eating when you start to feel full Defender starts 5 yds. back from end line Player must stop ball on endline to score (not dribble over it) Progress to 2v2 for last 1-2 minutes; to score, players must dribble and stop ball on end line

12 6-8: WEEK 4, DAY 1 DECISION MAKER Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to get past an opponent When shooting, place plant foot next to the ball with toes of plant foot facing the target, the foot should sweep through the ball with a locked ankle Ask players what the 5 Food Groups are (answer: fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy) Show players the MyPlate and point out that ½ of MyPlate is filled with fruits and vegetables Ask players why they should eat food from all food groups at most meals Challenge players to bring in a food label for the next practice ACTIVITY 2: Decision Maker Set Up: 10 x 20 yd. grid, 2 small goals on same 20 yd. end line equally spaced apart, 1 disc cone in middle of 20 yd. end line, 4 groups of 4-5 players, half of players with soccer balls Phase 1: Players line up in middle of one 10 yd. end line, all with balls except first player Second player softly passes ball 2-3 yards in front of first player in line First player must dribble to halfway point before trying to score on either of the 2 goals In order to score the player must yell out a food from a food group (each attacker must choose a new food group when they score) Play rounds until they get to 5, signifying foods from each food group Second player must run and touch the disc cone before defending against first player Switch attacking and defending roles each round Phase 2: Same rules, but is 2v2: 2 players attack the goals and 2 players defend the goals Soccer: Use different parts of foot to change direction, attack a goal, and finish with the inside of the foot Nutrition: It is important to choose a variety of food from each food group Phase 1: Alter the length of run the defender must do if there is too little/much success by attacker Phase 2: If there is an odd number of players, insert the extra player as a neutral player who plays on the attack all the time

13 6-8: WEEK 5, DAY 2 STRIKE OUT SUGAR Wall pass: a short diagonal pass to a teammate, who then returns the ball with a one touch diagonal pass Double pass: a quick pass to a teammate, who then immediately return the ball with a locked ankle Overlapping run: explain that the overlapping player makes a bending run behind the dribbler into space in order to generate a passing opportunity Ask players how they know a food has sugar (ex.: it tastes sweet) Explain the difference between natural sugars found it fruit and added sugars found in unhealthy foods and beverages Ask players to explain how they can finds out how much sugar is in packaged food Challenge players to consume less than 20 grams of sugar a day ACTIVITY 1: Strike Out Sugar Set Up: multiple disc cones, set up several grids using 5 disc cones per grid - create 10 x 10 yd. grid with 1 disc cone in middle of grid, groups of 4 players, 1 group per station, 2 soccer balls per group - 1 ball on top of middle cone Phase 1: 3 players try to knock down the ball on the cone while 1 defender tries to stop them If defender knocks ball away, he/she trades places with the attacker who lost the ball Phase 2: Remove grids but keep balls on cones, give half players pinnies Identify balls on cones as foods with added sugar, have players assign the balls on cones a new added sugar food each round Non-pinnies try to knock down the balls on cones while the pinnies defend Play timed rounds Soccer: Demonstrate how players may pass to a teammate to get the better angle on center ball Wall pass: Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who 1-touch passes it into space for player 1 to run into Double pass: Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who immediately 1-touch passes back to player 1 Nutrition: We should knock out more added sugars from our diet Remain with Phase 1 if players are successful or responding well Progress to Phase 2 if players struggle in small setting to make passes

14 6-8: WEEK 6, DAY 1 VEGETABLE AISLE Demonstrate defensive stance (knees slightly bent, side on, one foot in front of the other, not crossing feet, small strides) Explain that when defending, you should get to opponent as quickly as possible, but slow down as you arrive Explain that when defending, if the attacking team plays the ball behind you, you need to make a speedy recovery to deny options for your opponent and to protect your goal Ask players how many vegetables they should eat each day (2½ to 3 cups - 12 baby carrots, 1 ear of corn, 2 celery stalks) Discuss the beneficial nutrients that can be found in vegetables (vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber) Ask players what their favorite vegetables are Challenge players to eat vegetables at every meal, including breakfast ACTIVITY 2: Vegetable Aisle Set Up: 4 large cones - 30 x 30 yd. grid, 2 disc cones - one 5 yd. goal in the middle of the grid (identified as the vegetable aisle in the grocery store), 1 soccer ball per player 2 players are assigned a number (two 1s, two 2s, two 3s, etc.), and all players spread out around the perimeter of the grid Phase 1: Players dribble around the perimeter of the grid spaced a few yards apart so that all players are in continuous motion around the grid at the same time When coach calls out a number (1, 2, etc.), those players dribble into the grid toward the vegetable aisle The first player to dribble through the vegetable aisle and call out a vegetable gets a point, then both players return to the outside of the grid The rest of the players continue to dribble around the grid Game ends after one player gets to the vegetable aisle 3 times (representing the 3 cups of vegetables needed each day) Phase 2: Same game, except 1 player in the pair has a ball and the other player does not When their number is called, the player with the ball tries to score through the goal like Phase 1 The other player is the defender and tries to stop the attacker from dribbling through the goal Pairs keep score of points throughout the activity Soccer: Phase 2: teach a recovery run for the defending players Nutrition: Review the recommended daily serving of 3 cups/portions of vegetables a day Start activity with players carrying soccer balls in hands and with different movements on each end line (straight forward, side shuffle, back pedal, etc.) Players hips must always face 1 direction around the grid so that they use different parts of the foot to get around the grid

15 6-8: WEEK 8, DAY 1 - POWERBALL Emphasize looking up to establish eye contact to see the field, teammates, and opponents Demonstrate different ways to manipulate the ball to dribble, turn, and shield the ball Recognize when to penetrate open space with the dribble - demonstrate how ball can be pushed further away (2-3 yds.) when exploding into space Ask players how much protein they are supposed to consume each day (5½ to 6½ portions) Demonstrate what 3 ounces is (ex. 3 ounces of chicken is the size of a deck of playing cards), and note that 3 ounces = 3 portions, or about half of the daily needs for adolescents ages Ask players to share their favorite proteins Discuss some of the beneficial nutrients that can be found in proteins (answer: iron, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin B12), and the overall benefits (builds strong muscles, bones, and skin) ACTIVITY 2: Powerball Set Up: 4 large cones - 30 x 30 yd. grid, 24 disc cones - 16 to create 4 distinct wrong zones and 8 disc cones to create 2 power zones ; power zones are centrally located at each endline, wrong zones are located in all 4 corners of the grid, pinnies for 1 team, 1 soccer ball labeled as a healthy protein (plus extras for quick restarts) 2 teams play against each other trying to gain power (score points) by bringing their protein (ball) into the power zone - by dribbling and stopping the ball in their power zone Opposing team tries to force players into wrong zones If a team is forced into a wrong zone they lose possession Teams play until one team gains full power by successfully making it into the power zone 6 times - signifying the importance of getting 6 ounces of protein each day Have teams label the ball a new healthy protein after each round Soccer: Recognize when to penetrate into open space with the dribble - demonstrate how ball can be pushed further away (2-3 yds.) when exploding into space Nutrition: Highlight the importance of consuming 6 ounces of protein each day and review healthy proteins Increase/decrease size of zones Teams can score a point by forcing opposition into the wrong zones Teams can also pass to a player in the power zone to earn a point Teams can play towards either power zone

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