Finishing Soccer Camp U11 U14 Curriculum Experience Excellence in Soccer Education A division of USA Sport Group
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 2 Mission Statement As the premier providers of soccer training on the East Coast we will deliver diverse soccer programs, which are both inspirational and educational. These programs are age and ability appropriate and are found on the principles of safety, learning and enjoyment. The underpinning principles of our programs: Philosophy Safety, learning and enjoyment; Maximum participation; Structured and progressive learning; Identify all potential partners and foster relationships between them; Develop positive attitudes. Three Pillars of USA, Inc. Programs USA, Inc. have identified three essential elements that are present in all of our own programs and coaching sessions that we call the Three Pillars of Soccer. It is recognized that all USA, Inc. programs contain the elements of safety, learning and enjoyment. It is your responsibility as a coach to ensure that these elements are at the forefront of your mind in all sessions. All are their own separate entity, yet encompass each other. The USA program identifies a player s age and ability level (from the age and curriculum breakdown model) which will in turn affect the extent to which an element is present at any time during a USA program. It is also recognized that safety, learning and enjoyment are interpreted different at each program level. We have placed an emphasis upon the individual importance of safety which has to be at the forefront of the coaches mind before learning and enjoyment can take place.
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 3 Netbursting Soccer Camp Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shooting (Power) Shooting (Accuracy) Headers and Volleys 1st time Finishing Turning to shoot Crossing & Finishing
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 4 Week Component (time) 1 Warm up (10), Activity (50), No scrimmage. 2 Warm up (10), Activity (50), No scrimmage. 3 Warm up (10), Activity (50), No scrimmage. 4 Warm up (10), Activity (40), 1vs1, 2vs2 (10). 5 Warm up (10), Activity (35), 1vs1, 2vs2 (15). 6 Warm up (10), Activity (35), 4vs4 (15). Technique Coaching Point 1 Coaching Point 2 Coaching Point 3 Shooting ( P ower ) Use Laces Knee / Head over ball Kicking leg follows through Shooting ( A ccuracy ) Plant Standing leg Shoulder/Hips towards target Check GK position Heading Eyes on Ball, Mouth Body shape Side on, Move head to ball closed. bend knees. ( o ver the ball ) Volleying Plant non-kicking foot Eye on ball Hit centre of the ball Finishing Positive ( meet ball ) Use any part of body to score Check GK position Turning to finish. 1st touch sets shot Check GK Position Speed of turn/play Crossing Body shape on ap- Type of cross Aim for space / runs proach
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 5 Activity 1 Activity 1: Penalty Relay Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals. Activity 2 Activity 2: Sweeper Keepers Players are split into two teams. The attackers dribble around the markers and shoot at goal. On the attacker s first touch, defenders sprint around the other markers and become goalkeeper. Players rotate positions. Activity 3 Activity 3: First to Score 3 Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team plays a forward pass to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score. No scrimmage WEEK 1 SHOOTING POWER
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 6 Activity 4 Activity 4: Touch & Hit Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass and shoots at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most number of goals. Activity 5 Activity 5: Lay-off & Shoot Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a wall pass with the second attacker and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 6 Activity 6:: Touch Finish Players are split into four groups, at the corners of the area with one place by a cone in a shooting position. The attacker must receive a pass, take a touch around the cone and shoot into the goal. Progression: give and go around the cone with player who passes the ball. No scrimmage WEEK 1 SHOOTING POWER
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 7 Activity 7 Activity 7: Blind side shot Player plays through pass for attacker to run onto. Forward makes a run between posts and shoots. Activity 8 Activity 8: Crossover Shot Passing combination between Players 1 and 2 then a through ball is played for the attacker to run onto and shoot. Activity 9 Activity 9: Dribble, Pass, Shoot. Player dribbles to wards cone then plays a diagonal pass for his team mate to run onto. Attacker shoots first time. No scrimmage WEEK 1 SHOOTING POWER
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 8 Activity 1 Activity 1: Creative Finishing Players are split into two teams. Both teams are placed in opposite corners of the area. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team dribbles towards the mannequin, performs a skill, trick or move of their choice and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 2 Activity 2: Sweeper Keepers Players are split into two teams. The attackers dribble around the markers and shoot at goal. On the attacker s first touch, defenders sprint around the other markers and become goalkeeper. Players rotate positions. Activity 3 Activity 3: Penalty Relay Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals. No scrimmage WEEK 2 SHOOTING ACCURACY
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 9 Activity 4 Activity 4: Touch Finish Players are split into four groups, at the corners of the area with one place by a cone in a shooting position. The attacker must receive a pass, take a touch around the cone and shoot into the goal. Progression: give and go around the cone with player who passes the ball. Activity 5 Activity 5: Crossover Players 1 and 2 have a passing combination then play a pass for a through ball. The forward (player 3) makes a run then plays can then either control and shoot or shoot first time. Activity 6 Activity 6: Through the Gate Players are in pairs and pass the ball continuously to each other through the gates. The winner is the pair that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time. No scrimmage WEEK 2 SHOOTING ACCURACY
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 10 Activity 7 Activity 7: Pool Table Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully shoots through any of the six gates. Activity 8 Activity 8: First to Score 3 Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team plays a forward pass to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 9 Activity 9: First to Score 3 Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, All three attackers will race to see who can score in the goal first. No scrimmage WEEK 2 SHOOTING ACCURACY
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 11 Activity 1 Activity 1: Head for Home To introduce the skill of heading players are allowed to serve the ball to themselves - without pressure from the opposition in order to head the ball to a team mate. If they are not comfortable self serving, players can head the ball straight out of their hands. Players must make themselves available to catch a headed pass before serving themselves to head to another team mate. The object of the game is to get the ball home by heading to any team mate that has run into the end zone. The defending team is not allowed to block the header. They can only prevent a goal by marking runners and intercepting the ball by catching it and starting their own counter attack. Activity 2 Activity 2: Ladder Spring & Header Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team runs through the ladder and sprints to the flags. When they get to the flags, a team mate serves the ball in the air for them to header at goal. First team to score get the point. Activity 3 Activity 3: Handball Players are split into two teams with a neutral player in each end zone to act as a target for the attacking team. Attackers can not move when in possession of the ball and have a maximum of 5-seconds to release a pass. The defenders can only block and/or intercept passes. To score, the attacking team must successfully transfer the ball by hand from one zone to another. The final pass to the target players must be a header into their hands. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period. No scrimmage WEEK 3 HEADING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 12 Activity 4 Activity 4: Lay-off & Head Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a pass to the second attacker who picks the ball up and serves it in the air for the first attacker to head at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 5 Activity 5: 2v2 Heading Players are split into teams of 2. The object is for you and your team mate to head the ball passed the defending team. Your partner serves the ball for you to head. Play games on 1 minute. Team with the most points after time is up wins. Activity 6 Activity 6: Head, Catch Players are split into teams of 2. The object of the game is to be the last player left. When the coach throws you the ball and says head, you have to catch it. When they shout catch, you have to head it. If you get it wrong, you are out. No scrimmage WEEK 3 HEADING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 13 Activity 1 Activity 1: Lay-off & Shoot Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a pass to the second attacker who picks the ball up and serves it in the air for the first attacker to shoot at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 2 Activity 2: First to score Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team throws the ball to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 3 Activity 3: Ladder Spring & Volley Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team runs through the ladder and sprints to the flags. When they get to the flags, a team mate serves the ball in the air for them to volley at goal. First team to score get the point. No scrimmage WEEK 3 VOLLEYING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 14 Activity 4 Activity 4: Lay-off & Shoot Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams runs up around the flag and to goal. The coach serves the ball in the air for the 2 attackers to compete for. First player to score gets the point. If they score with a volley they get 3 goals. Activity 5 Activity 5: Touch & Hit Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass, after they have received the ball they serve the ball up for themselves to volley at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most number of goals. Activity 6 Activity 6: Handball Players are split into two teams with a neutral player in each end zone to act as a target for the attacking team. Attackers can not move when in possession of the ball and have a maximum of 5-seconds to release a pass. The defenders can only block and/or intercept passes. To score, the attacking team must successfully transfer the ball by hand from one zone to another. The final pass to the target players must be a volley into their hands. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period. No scrimmage WEEK 3 VOLLEYING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 15 Activity 1 Activity 1: Penalty Relay Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals. Activity 2 Activity 2: First to Score 3 Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team plays a forward pass to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score. Activity 3 Activity 3: Lay-off & Shoot Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a wall pass with the second attacker and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. 1v1, 2v2 WEEK 4 1ST TIME FINISHING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 16 Activity 4 Activity 4: First to Score 2 On coaches command, two attackers sprint around the mannequins and compete for the ball delivered by the coach. The winner is the first player to score. Activity 5 Activity 5: Any Man Save Players are split into three teams inside three separate zones. An attacker from each team dribbles into either of the two opposition zones and shoots at goal. Any opposition defender can use their hands to save a shot. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period. Activity 6 Activity 6: Central Goal Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either side of the central goal. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period. 1v1, 2v2 WEEK 4 1ST TIME FINISHING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 17 Activity 7 Activity 7: Blind side shot Player plays through pass for attacker to run onto. Forward makes a run between posts and shoots. Activity 8 Activity 8: Crossover Shot Passing combination between Players 1 and 2 then a through ball is played for the attacker to run onto and shoot. Activity 9 Activity 9: Dribble, Pass, Shoot. Player dribbles to wards cone then plays a diagonal pass for his team mate to run onto. Attacker shoots first time. 1v1, 2v2 WEEK 4 1ST TIME FINISHING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 18 Activity 1 Activity 1: 3 Cone Turn Server passes ball into attacker. Attacker uses 1-touch to turn and shoot. Server then becomes attacker and next player inline serves to the attacker. Rotate starting points. Encourage use of both feet and both sides of feet to turn. Attackers turn should set them for their shot. Activity 2 Activity 2: 2 Cone Turn with defender Server passes ball into attacker. Attacker uses 1-touch to turn, away from defender and shoot. Server then becomes attacker and next player inline serves to the attacker. Encourage attacker movement and checking space. Rotate starting points. Encourage use of both feet and both sides of feet to turn. Attackers turn should set them for their shot. Activity 3 Activity 3: Box turn and shoot Server passes ball into attacker and calls a color. The Attacker takes his first touch towards that cone and then turns to shoot. Coach can advise on the use of different feet and both sides of feet. Attackers should be checking space and first touch should set their shot. 1v1, 2v2 Week 5 TURNING TO FINISH
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 19 Activity 4 Activity 4: Box turn and shoot Server passes ball into attacker and calls a color. The Attacker takes his first touch towards that cone and then turns to shoot. When the attacker takes their first touch the defender can play. Coach can advise on the use of different feet and both sides of feet. Attackers should be checking space and first touch should set their shot. Activity 5 Activity 5: Touch, Turn, Shoot. Server passes ball into attacker. Attacker uses 1-touch to turn. Server then joins the attackers. Attacker joins the server group. The next player inline serves to the next attacker. Encourage attacker movement and checking space. Rotate starting points. Encourage use of both feet and both sides of feet to turn. Attackers turn should set them for their shot. Encourage speed of play. Activity 6 Activity 6: Touch, Turn, Shoot 2. Server passes ball into attacker. Attacker uses 1-touch to turn. Server then joins the attackers. Attacker joins the server group. The next player inline serves to the next attacker. Defender is live as soon as the ball is passed in by the server. Encourage attacker movement and checking space. Rotate starting points. Encourage use of both feet and both sides of feet to turn. Attackers turn should set them for their shot. Encourage speed of play. 1v1, 2v2 Week 5 TURNING TO FINISH
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 20 Activity 7 Activity 7: Box turn and shoot Player receives the ball from team mate. Takes at touch to either the outside or the inside. Then looks to score. Activity 8 Activity 8: Touch, Turn, Shoot. Players are split into four groups, at the corners of the area with one place by a cone in a shooting position. The attacker must receive a pass, take a touch around the cone and shoot into the goal. Progression: give and go around the cone with player who passes the ball. Defender pressures ball on first touch. 1v1, 2v2 Week 5 TURNING SHOOT
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 21 Activity 1 Activity 1: Wide Player Possession Players are split into two teams with an attacking player in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to an attacking wide player en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time. Activity 2 Activity 2: Wingers Game Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to a wide neutral players en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified time period. Activity 3 Activity 3: Attack around the outside Player 1 passes to player 2 (A) who plays the ball back (B) to the run of player 1 (C). Player 1 then dribbles up to beat mannequin (D) and crosses for player 2 to finish. First team to score, get the point. Small Sided Game (3v3, 4v4) Week 6 CROSSING AND FINISHING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 22 Activity 4 Activity 4: Side Goals Players are split into two teams. One team attacks one goal and the other teams attacks the other goal. Play for 5 minutes. Team that scores the most goals wins. Activity 5 Activity 5: Breakaway Players are split into two teams. Attackers start with the ball inside the possession box (in a 3v1 scenario). After 5 successful passes two attackers break forward and attempt to score into the central goal (creating a 6v3 scenario). When the defenders win the ball, they score by passing to the target player inside the possession box. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period. Encourage use of wings to get crosses in for players to attack. Activity 6 Activity 6: 1v1 Wide Zone Players are split into two teams. To score, the attacking team must pass to a supporting attacker in the wide zone. One defender can enter the wide zone to create a 1v1 scenario. The winner is the team that concedes the least number of goals after specified time period. Small sided games (3v3, 4v4) Week 6 CROSSING AND FINISHING
United Soccer Academy, Inc. 23 50 Different Ways to Say Good Job During Practice: 1. Well done! 21. Perfect! 2. Terrific! 22. That s better than what I can do! 3. That s the way to do it! 23. That s a great effort! 4. That s a real improvement! 24. You re getting better! 5. Good thinking! 25. Now you ve got the hang of it! 6. Keep up the good work! 26. You re getting better every day! 7. That s it! 27. You re learning fast! 8. That s better! 28. I knew you could do it! 9. Outstanding! 29. I m so proud of you! 10. Fantastic! 30. That s much better! 11. Fine work! 31. Superb! 12. Magnificent! 32. That s amazing! 13. Wonderful! 33. Great work! 14. You re really working hard today! 34. That s as good as I have seen! 15. That s looking good! 35. Keep it up! 16. Good work! 36. Spot on! 17. That s the right way to do it! 37. You are doing much better today! 18. Top stuff! 38. Keep on trying! 19. I think you ve got it now! 39. Excellent - I m impressed! 20. Tremendous! 40. Very imaginative! After Practice: 1. That was really good! 6. That was great, you remembered! 2. I m proud of your efforts today! 7. You worked well today! 3. That s the best you ve ever done! 8. Great effort out there today! 4. You did really well today! 9. You really are learning quickly! 5. You must have been practicing! 10. You re nearly getting there! USA coaching staff honors the Netbursting Soccer Camp program by always creating a POSITIVE learning environment!