Discipline in the game begins off the field. I stress with all my players that discipline is of the utmost importance if they wish to be successful at the next level. This takes place on the field, but it begins off the field as well. Players must pay attention to their diet, as they must [...]
Category: "Soccer Fitness"
Pre-Game Warm Up for Soccer Games
The pre-game warm up is very important, as this determines how your team starts and finishes the game. I set up cones 30 yards apart in 3 ten yard increments. Start the players with a light jog to loosen up. Then have them go through some dynamic warm up activities. This should include all major [...]
Day Off or Recovery Session?
Many coaches give the team a day off after a multiple game weekend or tournament. I think there is a better alternative. The session after such a weekend could be used to help the players recover more rapidly. The warm up should be prolonged and partner stretching can be incorporated to help players get past their [...]
Soccer Fitness and Conditioning Drills
There are a ton of different drills and exercises that you can use to get our soccer team into fighting shape. I’ve posted a couple of my favorites below: 3 vs. 3 Possession Game Mark out a 25×25 yard grid. Split players up into two teams of three players each. One team starts with possession [...]
Soccer Fitness and Conditioning
At the end of the day, your level of fitness will dictate how effectively you can apply your skill on the soccer field. Even some of the soccer’s greatest players like Ronaldo (Brazil) & Ronaldinho have struggled a bit when they weren’t at peak fitness. If you’ve played soccer at any level, then you have [...]
