Sporting St. Croix Soccer Club Team Objectives / Standards

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1 Sporting St. Croix Soccer Club Team Objectives / Standards 6 Basic Skills Passing Long / Short Receiving First Touch Defending Pressure, Cover, Balance Finishing On Frame, Confidence Shooting Striking the Ball, Proper Foot (Technique) Heading Offensive / Defensive U9/U10 Teams - Club Training Sessions (Winter, Spring, Summer) o Equal Playing Time - Club Tactical Situations o Play o Technical Possession (vital) First Touch (Receiving the Ball) Take players on (1v1) - Comfortable on the Ball Switch the field Understanding Role on the field Find feet (passing) Recognizing when to find feet and space Defending (1v1 very important!) o Tactical Defenders: Backs- Midfielders: Midfielders- Forward: Centero Physical o Psychological

2 U11/U12 Teams - Club Training Sessions (Winter, Spring, Summer) o Academy/Select Teams - Every Player Should Play in a Match (playing time should be nearly equal for the entire season not every game) o Classic Teams Every Player Should Have Nearly Equal Playing Time in Each Game - Club Tactical Situations o Play o Technical Possession (vital) First Touch (Receiving the Ball) Ball Control Feints-Fakes-Cuts (Change of Direction) Passing Short Inside of Foot Long Instep Shooting Short Long Volleys Receiving First Touch Thigh Chest Heading Offensive Defensive 1v1 Attacking Ability to Win Balls Ability to Score 1v1 Defending Ability to Win Balls Touch on the Ball Ball Handling Speed Speed of Action

3 U11/U12 Teams o Tactical Corners-defend/attack Possession of the Ball Ability to Combine Passing Ability Vision Overview Defending All Positions Pressuring Transition of Offense Transition of Defense Task Discipline Overall Game Understanding Ability to Play from Position Positional Play Awareness Goal Keepers: o Distribution - Accurate Punts and Goal Kicks o Communication o Control Area Dealing with Crosses o Ball Handling Defenders: Outside Backso Run the Flank o Combination of Play o Crossing o Understand Defensive Role Center Backso Good in the Air o Quality Passer with Both Feet o Communicator o Physical Midfielders: Defensive Midfielderso Support Player o Technically Proficient o Passing Accurate Long/Short o Strong 1v1 Defender Attacking Midfielderso Technical

4 o Shoot from Distance o Finisher o Pressing the Ball U11/U12 Teams Forwards: Wingerso Crossing and Finishing o Taking Players On 1v1 Players o Shoot from Distance o Pressing the Ball Inside and Outside Centero Target Player o Finisher o Good in the Air o Ball Winner o Psychological Presence Charisma Game Mentality Ability to Handle Pressure Motivation Aggressiveness Work Rate Mental Toughness Practice Mentality Concentration Coach ability Creativity Enthusiasm Leader Confidence Winning Mentality Team Player o Physical Athleticism Strength in Tackles Stamina Mobility Speed Zero Start, 10 yards, 30 yards, etc Jumping Ability

5 U13/U19 Teams - Club Training Sessions (Winter, Spring, Summer) o Academy/Select Teams Every Player Should Play in a Match (playing time is not equal but players should get the opportunity to play in each game) o Classic Teams - Every Player Should Play in a Match (playing time should be nearly equal for the entire season not every game) - Club Tactical Situations o Play (Offensively) / (Defensively) o Technical Technique Ball Control Possession Feints-Fakes-Cuts (Change of Direction) Passing Short Inside of Foot Long Instep Shooting Short Long Volleys Receiving First Touch Thigh Chest Heading Offensive Defensive 1v1 Attacking Ability to Win Balls Ability to Score 1v1 Defending Ability to Win Balls Touch on the Ball Ball Handling Speed Speed of Action

6 U13/U19 Teams o Tactical Corners-defend/attack Possession of the Ball Ability to Combine Passing Ability Vision Overview Defending All Positions Pressuring Transition of Offense Transition of Defense Task Discipline Overall Game Understanding Ability to Play from Position Positional Play Awareness Goal Keepers: o Distribution - Accurate Punts and Goal Kicks o Communication o Control Area Dealing with Crosses o Ball Handling Defenders: Outside Backso Run the Flank o Combination of Play o Crossing o Understand Defensive Role Center Backso Good in the Air o Quality Passer with Both Feet o Communicator o Physical Midfielders: Defensive Midfielderso Support Player o Technically Proficient o Passing Accurate Long/Short o Strong 1v1 Defender Attacking Midfielderso Technical o Shoot from Distance

7 o Finisher o Pressing the Ball U13/U19 Teams Forwards: Wingerso Crossing and Finishing o Taking Players On 1v1 Players o Shoot from Distance o Pressing the Ball Inside and Outside Centero Target Player o Finisher o Good in the Air o Ball Winner o Psychological Presence Charisma Game Mentality Ability to Handle Pressure Motivation Aggressiveness Work Rate Mental Toughness Practice Mentality Concentration Coachability Creativity Enthusiasm Leader Confidence Winning Mentality Team Player o Physical Athleticism Strength in Tackles Stamina Mobility Speed Zero Start, 10 yards, 30 yards, etc Jumping Ability

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