In this episode  In this episode, we shift our focus to the indoor soccer season, providing a comprehensive preview of what lies ahead. From tactical considerations to player conditioning and mental preparation, we’ll explore the strategies and tips that will help you make the most of the indoor season. Whether you’re a coach, player, or...

In this episode  In this episode, we turn our attention to the recent hiccups experienced by Manchester City, a team that has long been a powerhouse in world football. Delve into the analysis as we dissect the moments of decision-making that have led to two unexpected losses in the past weeks. We’ll examine the tactical...

In this episode  In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing debate between coaching philosophies on the right wing and left wing of soccer development. On the right wing, we delve into the coach’s focus on individual player development, honing skills, and maximizing potential. On the left wing, it’s all about nurturing passing, teamwork, and...

In this episode  n this episode, we’re delving into the world of small-sided games with a focus on 4v4+4 and 3v3+3 Rondo drills. These drills are more than just fun; they’re a powerful tool for enhancing ball control, decision-making, and team cohesion. Join us as we explore the intricacies of these dynamic exercises, offering insights...

In this episode  In this episode, we dive deep into the reason I decided to stop using line drills as a coach. Line drills have long been a staple in training sessions, but sometimes, change is necessary for growth. Join me as I discuss the factors that led to this crucial coaching shift. We’ll explore...

In this episode  In this insightful episode, we delve into the art of coaching when faced with diverse skill levels within the same soccer session. Whether you have beginners taking their first steps on the pitch or advanced players honing their craft, finding the right balance can be a challenge. Join us as we explore...

In this episode  In this intriguing episode, I take on the role of a skeptic to delve into the world of the Law of Attraction in coaching. Join me as I approach this concept from a purely logical angle, aiming to decipher its true value in the realm of soccer coaching. We unravel the mysteries...

In this episode  In this episode I talk about the importance of using space between the lines when building out of the back. This is an important concept that teams can use to negate the threat of a counter attack. I also talk about some strategies that will help you control match games better. Join...

In this episode  In this episode, we delve into the tactical intricacies of soccer formations and the pivotal decision to shift from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3. Join me as I share insights on the strategic considerations that prompted this change, delving into the challenges and dynamics that arose with the 4-2-3-1 formation for my...

In this episode  In this special episode, join us on a heartfelt journey as we return to Kansas, where memories and soccer tales intertwine. We share the experience of reconnecting with Tom, the former host of the show, and witnessing the vibrant Kansas Legends practice sessions. Coaching soccer mastermind Website!  https://www.soccercoachingmastermind.com/ Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect...

In this episode  In this enlightening episode, we explore the strategic concept of going back to go forward in soccer, revealing the art of reverse passing and its impact on creating space and opportunities. Join us as we dissect how deliberately passing the ball backward can deceive defenders, open up passing lanes, and provide time...

In this episode  In this exhilarating episode, we delve into the mesmerizing world of dribbling, dissecting the secrets behind Lionel Messi’s legendary prowess. Join us as we break down the nuances of Messi’s dribbling technique, agility, and close ball control. From the signature “La Pulga” style to the intricate footwork that leaves defenders in awe,...

In this episode  in this exciting episode, we delve into the art of the Offside Trap and its strategic impact on the game of soccer. Join us as we explore how defenders work in unison to catch opponents offside, disrupting their attacking flow and creating opportunities to regain possession. Learn the intricacies of timing, positioning,...

In this episode  In this enlightening episode, we dive into the strategic concept of the push press and its impact on defensive pressure in soccer. Join me as I unravel the intricacies of this tactical approach, where players on the weak side shift to replace those closer to the ball, actively engaging in pressing the...

In this episode  In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of midfielders and explore the diverse roles they play on the soccer field. Join us as we uncover the secrets of midfield mastery and reveal the strategies behind connecting players, breaking lines, and attacking space. We analyze the unique attributes and responsibilities...

In this episode  In this episode, we explore the intriguing world of tactical flexibility and delve into the signs that indicate it’s time to change your team’s formation. Join us as we discuss the strategic considerations, benefits, and challenges of adapting your formation to suit the needs of your players and maximize your team’s performance...

In this episode  In this episode, we delve into the essential aspects of coaching that go beyond the X’s and O’s. Join us as we explore the power of effective communication in building strong player-coach relationships, strategies for creating a positive and inclusive team culture, and the value of self-reflection and continuous growth as a...

In this episode  In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of coaching and explore the undeniable advantages of copying and learning from other coaches. We discuss the power of observation, adaptation, and adopting successful coaching strategies from experienced mentors. Through engaging conversations and real-life examples, we uncover the valuable insights, fresh perspectives, and...

In this episode  In this episode, we delve into the art of losing your defender off the ball in soccer. We explore various techniques and strategies that players can employ to create separation and gain a tactical advantage over their opponents. Through insightful discussions and practical insights, we provide valuable tips and drills to help...

In this episode  In this episode, we delve into the concept of a fixed mindset and its impact on player development in youth soccer. We explore the characteristics of a fixed mindset and its limitations in hindering growth and improvement. Through insightful discussions and practical strategies, we provide coaches, parents, and players with tools to...

In this episode  In this episode, we explore the concept of soccer IQ and its impact on player decision-making. We discuss strategies for coaches to develop players’ awareness, anticipation, and tactical understanding, enabling them to make effective decisions in game situations. Gain valuable insights on how to enhance players’ soccer intelligence and elevate their overall...

In this episode  In episode 371, we dive into the art of designing practice sessions that deliver optimal results. Join me as I explore the different techniques I use to ensure that every practice session is purposeful, engaging, and productive for our players. This episode will equip you with the tools to create impactful and...

In this episode  In this episode, I reflect on my recent experience at a weekend festival with our U9-U11 soccer teams and share insights on how to keep your team motivated during halftime when they seem to have no energy left. oin me for a thought-provoking discussion on the art of motivating young players and...

In this episode  In this episode, we delve into the fascinating insights presented in Malcolm Gladwell’s book “The Outliers” and explore how they apply to youth soccer. From the 10,000-hour rule to the importance of a players birth month and access to resources, we examine the factors that contribute to success in soccer and how...

In this episode  In this episode, we’ll be exploring the importance of mental toughness and resilience in youth soccer players. Soccer is not just a physical game, but also a mental one, and players who are mentally tough are better equipped to handle challenges, setbacks, and pressure on the field. We’ll discuss practical strategies for...

In this episode  In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into the crucial aspect of defending in soccer. We’ll discuss techniques, strategies, and games to help players become better defenders, Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent looking to improve your understanding of defensive play, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for...

In this episode  In this episode, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of the small-sided game of 2v2.. We’ll cover topics like spacing, movement, and decision-making, as well as some tips for coaching 2v2 effectively. This game is a great way to teach young players key concepts of attacking and defending, and can be adapted to suit...

In this episode  In this episode, we’ll be discussing one of the most important aspects of coaching youth soccer: parent meetings. As a coach, communicating effectively with parents is key to creating a positive, supportive environment for your players. We’ll cover topics like setting expectations, addressing concerns, and fostering a collaborative relationship with parents. Whether...

In this episode  In this episode of Coaching Soccer Weekly, we discuss the many benefits of learning how to handle failure. From building resilience and problem-solving skills to fostering a growth mindset and encouraging risk-taking, there are many valuable skills that can be gained through experiencing and overcoming failure. By embracing failure as an opportunity...

In this episode  In this week’s episode, I talk about the march break camp, and some new coaching points for my attack vs defence game Support Your Favorite Soccer Podcast and join subscribe to Insider Newsletter The insider: https://ie.ck.page/products/newsletter Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video  ...

In this Episode  In this week’s episode,I talk about the last two days of trip to Chelsea’s academy. Support Your Favorite Soccer Podcast and join subscribe to Insider Newsletter The insider: https://ie.ck.page/products/newsletter Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1

In this week’s episode, I discuss my second day on my trip to Chelsea FC. Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based reflex training system...

In this week’s episode, I discuss my first day on my trip  to Chelsea FC. I talk about my first impressions and the presentations on day one of the coaching experience. Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram:...

In this week’s episode, I discuss the importance of scanning the field, choosing the right opportunities, and taking action on the pitch, as well as sharing my thoughts on the Canadian women’s national team Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter:...

On this week’s show I discuss a question on positions from our Facebook group. I also talk about a new session that I created to help our players in positional play. Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram:...

Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based reflex training system that brings an element of competition to your workouts, offering a fun way to improve...

On this week’s episode, I discuss The 5 Different ways of Creating Separation as outlined by Marcelo Bielsa Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based...

Great to be back! On this week’s episode, I discuss what we did on our first week back along with answering some questions and answers from the listeners. I also talk about an interesting new soccer league in Spain Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video  ...

Great to be back! On this week’s episode, I discuss 5 reflections from the past year and provide my thoughts on them Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod...

In this week’s show, I discuss the France vs England game. I also talk about how I am focusing on marketing for my soccer academy and share some free tools that you can use. Lastly, I talk about the significance of horizontal lines in soccer and how you can adapt this to your training philosophy...

In this week’s show, I talk about my weekend games. During those games, I played against an opponent that changed my mind about the way our 9v9 play. In this week’s show I go into detail about the 3-2-2-1 Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video  ...

In this week’s show, I explain how I run my 4v4 activity. I talk about the offensive and defensive coaching points that I make for our players. Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off...

In this week’s show, I answer some questions I got from listeners. I also talk about the world cup and the trends that I am noticing with some of the most successful teams. Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch,...

After a difficult weekend of games, I noticed some real issues with the way our teams play. As a result, we have decided to change the way that we train and on this week’s show I talk about the new changes Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly 1v1 PDF...

In this week’s show, I discuss some questions I got from listeners. The first, leads me into a discussion about something that I am going through at the academy which I compare to something called the red herring fallacy. In the second,  I talk about how I prepare my teams for penalty kicks. Facebook group!...

In this week’s show, I talk about the importance of players in different half spaces along with a new phrase I use for Defending. I also created a facebook group as a way for listeners to interact and share their knowledge https://www.facebook.com/groups/5657724124295969 Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo ...

In this week’s show, I talk about a cool new way to assign value to players during the game. No matter if you are working on development, trying to win, or even just finding the best player for a specific position, this is a tool that you can pull out when you really need to...

In this week’s show, I talk about how to spot defensive changes during the game. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://go.veo.co/lp/coaching-soccer-weekly Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based reflex training system that brings an...

In this week’s show, I talk about the tactics of what to do if one of your players gets red-carded. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Blazepod  BlazePod is a...

In this week’s show, I talk about how I ran my yearly season parent meeting. I share what did and why it is important Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10...

In this week’s show, I talk about the importance of creativity off the ball. I talk about third-man runs and give multiple examples of how to use them and create them. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram:...

In this week’s show, I start by reviewing this past weekend’s games. I noticed there was an issue of player trust on the field and address why I thin that is along with something that happened in training that had me thinking about the false 9 in a 7v7 formation. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/...

In this week’s show, I speak to Jono Callaghan. In the episode, we talk about the youth soccer landscape in the USA and we also talk about Veo and all the amazing new things they are doing. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne...

In this week’s show, I talk about Fridays session which was one of the best sessions I’ve ever run. I talk about the Manchester United vs Arsenal game. Lastly I talk about something that  recently reminded me why I love 1v1 so much Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1...

In this week’s show, I reflect on the summer season and talk about three different things that are important to me as an academy owner. I reflect on the camp, our practices, and our games. I also look forward and talk about what my teams will be doing in the indoor season. Connect with me!...

This weeks episode is short but super important. So much of what we see in the media today is all about being perfect. In reality, the opposite could not be more true. In this weeks show, I share a very important message that took me a while to understand Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email:...

In this episode, I talk about a new addition to shark attack. I provide an easy tip for those smelly soccer shoes we all have and lastly I address the big issue I think is negatively affecting youth soccer.  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code:...

One of the most important things I do with my players is to allow them to explore. In this week’s show, I talk about why that has such a powerful impact on the player’s future development. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App...

This week our teams didn’t have a game. As a result, we focused on shooting, 1v1 and 4v4’s. I talk about a new game that I am using with my young players. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol...

In this episode, I review last week’s games and talk about how we implement new moves in our academy. This week, I am using the half game to teach our players the concept of switching the ball. I talk about some of the changes I made to the half game and how to implement them to...

In this episode, I review this weekend’s games, talk about some new details when teaching my players to shoot and lastly, I talk about how I use both a 4v4+3 and a 4v4+4 to help teach our players their roles on the field. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1...

In this episode, I talk about the CWNT and their qualification for the world cup. I talk about how I teach my players how to move in their formation and a new way I am teaching my players the proper shooting technique. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo ...

In this episode, I talk about my experience this week running the soccer program at a local summer camp. I also share a message about how I like to teach my players about the importance of taking responsibility. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100...

In this episode, I interview Jeff Lowdermilk, who coaches at Braden River SC and has a USSF C license. He shares with me how he uses auditory teachings to help his players understand his tactics.  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/...

In this episode, I interview Andrew Clifton host of the coaching inside the box podcast. We talk about shooting and 2v2. Andrew talks about his club’s unique training techniques and provides coaches with great coaching tips! Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App...

In this episode, I talk about this past weekend’s games, and go into detail on what I do with our very youngest players ages 5 and 6 years olds. I also share a session I am doing that is helping my players understand how to defend the ball from crosses. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/...

In this episode, I talk about this past weekend’s games. I have started using veo in a new way to help do some marketing for my academy and I share how I use Veo along with a free marketing tool to help showcase my players. I have made some changes to the 4v4+4 to reflect...

In this week’s episode, I talk about the mistake I made when teaching our players how to build from the back in our 9v9 system. I talk about the new building out of the back format and the activity I am using to teach this to our players. I talk about how to teach players...

In this week’s episode I talk about the key points I am implementing to build a defensive structure with my teams. I talk about the difference with attacking and defending formations and what you should think about during the transitional moments in the game.   UEFA course https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/6962/scottish-fa-uefa-c-licence-brochure.pdf https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football-development/coaching/find-a-course/ Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email:...

In this week’s episode, I share my experience at a recent seminar that was hosted by Bev Prestman and Bob Bradley. This weekend I also had a really unique experience at the TFC game that I am excited to talk about. Lastly, I talk about the role of the defenders on my team as quarterbacks...

With the outdoor season starting and my team’s transition into 9v9 I talk about how I approach coming up with a new formation.  I go into extreme detail on the 4-3-1 formation and I want my players to move off the ball along with where I want my teams to attack. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw...

In this episode, I continue to focus on keeping possession in the opponent’s half. After watching how the players reacted to the change from indoor to outdoor I made some adjustments to make last week’s session more fun and engaging. If you are a North American coach and have recently taken a EUFA course I would love to hear...

In this episode, I talk about the parents meeting I ran this week, a course I took online, getting ready from 9v9, and my new philosophy on building from the back vs playing in the opponent’s half Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/...

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance and value of having synergy through the academy and how its made hiring new coaches tough. I talk about the evolution from 4v2 to 4v3+1 and the new coaching points that I have observed  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/...

In this episode, I talk about my frustrations with the meeting held by Ontario soccer regarding a new club licensing program and the click bait associated with rondos Veo Ontario soccer meeting – best players don’t develop in these fancy environments The big trap – rondo Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF...

In this episode, I talk about the next step that I am taking with my players. I also talk about what I would do if I would move to a new city to make full time income as a soccer coach. Veo Weekend games Canada soccer The next step 4v3 2v2   Connect with me!...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of using the ball as a tool to distract the opponent.  I also talk about how to use this distraction to penetrate through defensive lines and move up the field. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com 1v1 PDF and Video   https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1186608942/1v1-game-with-video-and-pdf?click_key=edfb442690a39aae47be3e460d3767b94a4d10b2%3A1186608942&click_sum=ce8b53b7&ref=shop_home_feat_1 Veo  https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/...

In this episode, I talk about my upcoming March break camp. I break down how I am going to run my camp and share activity ideas for each topic. I will be away next week, but I will report how my camp went in a couple of weeks time. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email:...

In this week’s episode, I talk about our team’s struggles to build from the back. In the game I noticed our players making small mistakes which has prevented us from building out of the back consistently.  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com https://event.veo.co/ Veo Code: CSW100

In this week’s episode, I talk about a new activity I am using with my player to develop their Attacking decision-making. This Activity is a great way to teach players what they should be scanning for before making a decision Link to download Session PDF https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1170143928/ready-to-print-3v3-ssg-game-csw-episode?ref=listings_manager_grid Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com  

In this week’s episode, I talk about a cool new way I am teaching our players how to shoot. I also talk about how I started my academy and all the different challenges that I faced. For any listeners who are thinking about starting their own academy, this is a must-listen!

In This weeks show: Possession is a large part of my training philosophy and during our most recent game I’ve noticed some common issues my teams are having. This week I talk about those little details that make a large difference for a team that wants to keep to possession. I also talk about what...

In this Episode: Lockdown – over Training this week Games coming up Canada vs USA Stats XG and PPDA Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10

In this Episode Lockdown Canada vs Honduras Broadcast 3 scissors Style of play No way out/ can’t see a pass/close is The pace of the game   Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code:...

In this Episode United soccer coaches convention Watching Liverpool vs arsenal Watching Liverpool vs Brentford 3-0, 1st goal turnover, second goal uncrowded box, third goal turn over Manchester city difference in half-space and wide area Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch,...

In this Episode Back online till Jan 26 What soccer really means to me Don’t let coaching get in the way of development Fun 4 cone game Working on the final third Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21 Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch,...

In this Episode No games this weekend strength training on Monday – When we should start to think about the counter-attack Too late if they already have it Think about it when you have the ball where do you most lose the ball two points strong side and weak side Center midfield awareness Connect with...

In this week’s episode, I share part two of my interview Anson Dorrance. Anson is Current UNC women’s Hall of fame coach Anson Dorrance, 22-time national champion,  8-time national coach of the year, 10 time ACC Coach of the year, 1991 US women’s world cup winning team, Podcast host – vision of a champion, Author....

In this week’s episode, I interview Anson Dorrance. Anson is Current UNC women’s Hall of fame coach Anson Dorrance, 22-time national champion,  8-time national coach of the year, 10 time ACC Coach of the year, 1991 US women’s world cup winning team, Podcast host – vision of a champion, Author. We talk about player development,...

In this week’s episode, I talk about my past weeks game, What we’re doing for our new goalkeeper training, and the 4v4+3 session In this Episode Lose your Defender – check-in, check out , check your shoulder, passing lane If player is tight space is behind Transition – get in your shape with speed switching...

In this week’s episode, I talk about Canada vs Mexico and talk about some of the small things you should do to create a possession style with your team. Canada vs Mexico Need a safety net usually in the back Overload the back to keep possession in case you get in trouble Space From defenders...

In this week’s episode I reflect on last week’s game and what I did to change our tactics to fit our playing philosophy. I talk about what I did during the week to get us ready for this weekend including a new Rondo game that we did. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Coaching...

In this episode, I am so happy to be joined by Tom Mura. Tom was the original host of the show and has had a large impact on so many coaches’ development over the years. It was a real honour to speak to him and catch up on how his year has gone since leaving the...

In this episode, I talk about what I do with my teams to  build a press and more importantly how I build a defensive structure for my team. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo...

In this episode, I reflect on the recent course I took called Keeping girls in sport. I also talk about a new way I teach my players to protect themselves and some changes I made to 1v1 training. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10%...

In this episode I interview Johnny Carter who operates the Copa Training center, A unique technologically advanced soccer center.  COPA | Comprehensive Objective Performance Analysis www.COPAstc.com @copastc @officialspeedlab COPA Wondo Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcvm-zlqhao COPA Cube Video-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQWXTByrzig COPA Speed Lab- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmMzwkO3p0w COPA Double SpeedCourt Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BvWmhq1nGw Jonny Carter Head of Curriculum & Coach Development COPA Soccer Training Center JonnyC@COPAstc.com...

In this episode, I speak about different strategies on how to effectively use your voice during a session. I break it down into three different categories and go into detail about when it is appropriate to use each one. Speed Volume Tone Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol...

In this Episode What are triggers Moments in the game that prompt an action Defensive phase Pressing Example when the opponent controls the ball badly When the forward cuts off a passing lane into the middle of the field When to tackle in 1v1 When the opponent makes a mistake Offensive phase How to move...

Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21 Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based reflex training system that brings an element of competition to your workouts, offering a fun way to improve your agility,...

In this episode, I talk about Yesterday game, share my thoughts on the outdoor season, introduce what I will be focusing on in the indoor season and lastly I talk about how to dictate the speed of the game. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol...

In this episode, I talk about Yesterday game, when its time to move on to different 1v1 moves with my team, the Ontario soccer Town meeting I had, my Rise garden and everything you need to know about Inverted full-backs Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch,...

IIn this episode I talk about my unique experience in last night’s game,  talk a little Can vs USA, and  I break down how I play against teams that are physically stronger than my players.  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code:...

In this episode I talk about this past week’s game, going to the Canada vs Honduras game and I share what I noticed was the secret to Manchester city’s Final third success over the years.  Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code:...

In this episode, In this episode, I talk about an exciting new warm-up game that I use with my players. I talk about three points that I use that are super important to making this game really effective with my players. Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram:...

In this episode, I interview Andy Barney. Andy is the owner of the Kansas City legends club and my former coach. His unique coaching style has had a big influence on me and I am excited to have him on the show to explain his coaching philosophy. Connect with Andy! Coaching resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGEsHshsOgc&list=PLZn5kCxF_DPUWsYX41ph7MxTuvefhaIea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkYQGJp9YCU&list=PLZn5kCxF_DPUKxJFeoHloxl7hDS8kZCqS&index=3 Andy’s...

In this episode, I interview Andy Barney. Andy is the owner of the Kansas City legends club and my former coach. His unique coaching style has had a big influence on me and I am excited to have him on the show to explain his coaching philosophy. Connect with Andy! Coaching resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGEsHshsOgc&list=PLZn5kCxF_DPUWsYX41ph7MxTuvefhaIea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkYQGJp9YCU&list=PLZn5kCxF_DPUKxJFeoHloxl7hDS8kZCqS&index=3 Andy’s...

On the show this week  Recap of the friendly games last  weekend Hot Topic: Olympic women soccer How to build a Tactical defending activity Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21  Blazepod  BlazePod...

On the show this week  Recap of the friendly games last  weekend Hot Topic: The importance of Switching the ball The four parts of building a tactical rondo Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo...

  On the show this week  Recap of the friendly games last  weekend Hot Topic: House league The bears and Bees game Connect with me! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21  Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based...

On the show this week  Recap of the friendly games this weekend Question about U5 and U6 game ideas An activity to help your players learn how to Build out of the bac Connect with me!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/...

Connect with me!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Techne App https://www.technefutbol.com/ Twitter: Yael_Averbuch, TechneFutbol Instagram: yaelaverbuch, technefutbol 10% off Promo Code: COACHINGSOCCERWEEKLY10 Coaching Gear https://www.avantisports.net/ 10% 0ff Promo Code: CSW21  Blazepod  BlazePod is a smart light-based reflex training system that brings an element of competition to your workouts, offering a fun way to improve your agility, balance, coordination,...

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Website: amydirkssportsnutrition.com or amydirkssn.com Instagram; amydirkssn Facebook is the same. Soccer Today; amy@soccertoday.com   Segev Rabinoviz Social Media ► Don’t forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw​ ►Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Intro Today I’m joined by Amy Dirks. Amy is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, NSCA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer. Former MLS’ Sporting Kansas City sports performance...

Segev Rabinoviz Social Media ► Don’t forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw​ ►Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ Intro This week I am excited to talk about one of my favourite exercises. I use Rondos in every one of practice and today I share my thoughts on what they are, some common misconceptions, and how to use...

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► Don’t forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEbnehX2jFfYOmzEJkvwQw​ ►Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/segevrabinoviz/ ► Email: Segev.rabinoviz@gmail.com  INTRO Coaching soccer weekly Episode 271 entertaining educational and inspiring content to help make you a more effective coach. Hello and welcome back to coaching soccer weekly presented by World Class coaching. My name is Segev Rabinoviz. And this is...

Last weekend I had three of my teams in a tournament. It was a cold and windy weekend in Kansas. All of the teams played well and make some good progress over the course of the weekend. There were a couple of really good stories that came out of the weekend. I share one about...

Our spring break is spread over two weekends so two weeks ago I had only two games two weeks ago and none last weekend. It was good timing though because I’ve been putting the final preparation for our recreational league. That means counting jerseys and doing the schedule. The schedule took about 10 hours spread...

All of my teams played at least one game last weekend. It’s great to get back to outdoor soccer on a regular basis now. After a couple of weeks of training the kids are back in the flow again as well. Our weekly training now consists of a Technical Training Day and a Team Training...

It’s great to get back outside for the start of the spring league season. My first game of the spring wasn’t even with my own team. I covered for another coach who had a conflict. It’s always difficult to step in as the coach of a team you haven’t worked with before. They don’t know...

With no games last weekend I had time to complete the individual player and parent meetings for my high school girls team. They’re all freshman and sophomores getting ready to start high school tryouts. We discussed their feelings about the year, expectations for high school, interest in college soccer and plans for next year. It’s...

We finished up our Futsal season last weekend with the US Youth Futsal Regional Tournament. It was a patch-work event because teams dropped out last minute due to a winter storm coming through. Then some left early because they were afraid they wouldn’t be able to get home on Sunday. We should have been playing...

I find myself apologizing for missing an episode again last week. My hectic schedule got away from me again last week and I just didn’t have the time I needed to put the episode together. I had to use that time to review D License assignments and provide feedback. Our recreational league is also in...

I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to post an episode last week. It was a crazy week and with everything going on I just didn’t have the time to finish the episode and get it posted. I lead two virtual meetings for the D License course that I’m an instructor for. The rec season organizational...

It was an easy weekend of Futsal for me last week. I only had seven games (seems like more when I say it like that). Three on Saturday and four on Sunday. At this point in the season my players have hit their stride with Futsal; they all understand what we’re trying to do and...

It was nice to have a break over the holidays. Although it was a strange time since we couldn’t see our extended family in person. We kept it to just my wife and children. That’s not the way we wanted it to be but it was the most responsible decision under the circumstances. It was...

Last weekend I coached 18 Futsal games from Friday to Sunday. That made for a long weekend for me but it was great for the teams to get a chance to play four games each in one weekend. There is no better way to start the season than we a bunch of games one after...

I had a fun weekend with my two older teams playing the last of their outdoor games for a while. The 2009’s won one and lost two competitive games in another 2007 division. more important than the score, they played really well. They struggled a bit to score but that’s to be expected against the...

After a very hectic fall season it was great to have break over the Thanksgiving week. As with everything in 2020, the holiday week was very different from the way it usually is. My extended family usually spends a lot of time together over this period but that wasn’t possible this year so I had...

The boys divisions of the final tournament of the fall were held last weekend so I didn’t have any games on my calendar. For me the weekend was packed with home projects that have been neglected during the busy fall season. The one soccer activity I did have was the process of putting together my...

Well, We had a tough three games in State Cup last weekend. The level of competition and athleticism was just two much for us. We didn’t help ourselves with some unforced errors that cost us goals at key points in the game. We also didn’t create as many chances as we needed to in order...

My schedule has really slowed down in the last couple of weeks. The end of the fall always brings with it a much more relaxed pace. I’m grateful that we were able to complete our season. That was definitely not guaranteed when we started back in August. This weekend is State Cup for my 2005’s....

Last weekend should have been State Cup for my 2005 but it was moved to the November because the facility that was supposed to host it was closed to all non-professional sports. I had blocked out the whole weekend for my other teams so they didn’t have any games scheduled. We ended up moving a...

One of the benefits of coaching as many teams as I do is that I see just about every situation you can imagine. Last weekend I had eight games from Friday through Sunday. Two games Friday, two Saturday and 4 on Sunday. Today I thought I’d pull out one takeaway that I had from each...

Two weeks ago three of my teams participated in a tournament. That meant that I had 10 games from Friday to Sunday. It’s not a huge physical challenge to coach 10 games in a weekend. But it is a mental challenge because you’re focused and intense for each of those games. It can be an...

I had a pretty easy schedule last weekend. With just four games over three days. One game on Friday and Saturday as well as two more on Sunday. That’s almost a weekend off by my usual standards. One of the games was on a grass field. It’s the first game I’ve had on grass in...

What is it about round numbers that make them more meaningful to us? Getting to 200 episodes was huge and now 250 seems like another milestone. I suppose it is but I’m looking at it as being halfway to 500. That’s my goal at the moment. I had two teams in a tournament over the...

My teams were back to a full schedule of games last weekend. On Friday evening my U12 goalkeeper broke her hip taking a goal kick. It was the strangest injury I’ve ever seen. I watched the replay on the Veo recording and it look like it happened when she landed on her right foot after...

The season started quickly and we’ve packed a lot into the first six weeks. When I was planning the season I decided that Labor Day weekend would be a good one to take off for all of my teams. The break would be just as important for me as it for the players. Getting the...

As I write this post it’s Thursday evening which marks the end of another week of training for me and my teams. I feel very fortunate to be able to train with my teams on the field because I know where are some places in the U.S. that haven’t been able to start their fall...

I’ve been focusing my teams on a few key areas at the beginning of this season. Our attacking focus has been on finding 1v1’s, 2v1’s and through balls. I think you can break down just about every attacking situation into one of these. I want the  players to have a plan BEFORE they have the...

We had our first 11 v 11 games of the year. Two teams played in the preseason tournament. The first is a 2009 team that’s playing up with the 2008’s. These were their first games in the larger format. Luckily we were scheduled on one of the smaller full sized fields in the area. This...

Last weekend my teams were finally able to get back on the field and play games. My youngest two teams played three games each as a way to get a jump start on the season. There was definitely a lot of rust but they both played better and better throughout the weekend so it was...

Tonight was the end of my first week of training with my teams. My schedule is a bit crazy this fall. I’m at the fields every night until 9 pm expect Thursdays when I come home to record the podcast. Being on the field for three to five hours every night is going to take...

This was my last week of ‘Summer Training’. It’s been great to get the players back out on the field. I thought it was important to do something this summer to get them started. These sessions have also turned into a bit of a Pre Season for my teams. They gave the players a chance...

I’ve just finished my third week of ‘Social Distancing Practice’. To be honest, I’m really missing high fives and pats on the shoulder. I didn’t realize how much those simple acts helped me connect with players. Nothing can really replace those. We tried, ‘foot fives’ but those seem awkward and forced. It may not happen...

I’m sorry there wasn’t a podcast last week. I’d forgotten that it was the Fourth of July holiday. With family in town I didn’t have time to put the episode together. With everyday seeming like the day before I’d really lost track of where we are on the calendar.It was great to have a bit...

Our tryouts were last Friday. I don’t know of any coaches, players or parents who enjoy the necessary process of tryouts. Everything has been different this year and the same can be said for tryouts. We only had new players attending so there were a few times when there were only had slightly more players...

Well my voice is coming back slowly but it wasn’t helped by having Pre-Tryout Camp this week. It’s a four day camp that helps prepare new players to our club for tryouts and gives current players a chance to get together after not playing for a while. Our tryouts are tomorrow. None of our current...

I’ve been really struggling with my voice (as you’ll hear in this episode) so I decided save the Social Distance Training Session for another week. I have uploaded the printable show notes with all of the diagrams and descriptions of the activities to our Patreon site so that Members can view it or download. I’ll...

This week was the start of our tryout process for the 2020-21 season. We started by contacting parents and finding out if they were planning to return to the club and let them know what tryouts would look like this year. Since we decided not to move players down this summer, only up, then they...

Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend. This is the first time in years I wasn’t in Chicago. With soccer being on hold I actually forgot that it was coming up. Who looks at a calendar anymore. I had planned for my teams to play in a local tournament and stay home anyway but I always...

The discussion I’ll share this week is pretty long, like last week, so I’ll give you a quick update and then get right into the conversation. I feel that my players are experiencing a lot of, ‘At Home’ training fatigue. It’s only natural since they’ve been stuck at home for two month without a chance...

We have a pretty long conversation that I want to share with you about VAR today so I’ll just give you a short recap of my week and skip our usually Q & A. My team meetings followed the same format we’ve been using. We reviewed the players progress on the Techne App and our...

One week is looking a lot like the last these days; lots of Zoom meetings with teams and coaches as well as a constant stream of webinars. I can feel my players starting to get a bit tired of isolated training at home. I’m trying to do everything I can to switch things up and...

It’s week six of, ‘Soccer Coaching through Social Distancing’. I don’t have any practices or games to tell you about so I’ll let you know how my team meetings went this week. We continue to use the Techne Futbol app for skill training and Flipgrid.com to complete assignments and share videos. These have been great...

Welcome to Week Five of Coaching at Home! This week my son and I build a new computer because my old one just wasn’t cutting it anymore. I’ve heard this described as, “Adult Legos”. It was a bit cheaper and more specific to my needs to build it rather than buying one off the shelf....

In the fourth week away from training I’m starting to get into a routine. On Mondays and Tuesday’s meeting with my teams over Zoom. It gives us a chance to all see each other and interact. We go over our progress with the Techne Futbol app and discuss any issue or questions as well as...

We’re now into the second full week of the ‘Stay at Home’ order in Kansas. I wish that more people were following it strictly. I’m seeing too many people on the news that are just acting as if nothing is out of the ordinary. Kansas hasn’t seen the huge spike in cases and deaths that...

The Futsal Nationals took place in Gardner Kansas last weekend. I had two teams competing. One team missed out on the semi-final due to a close loss in their third game. The other team reached the final but lost on penalty kicks. I go into detail about the weekend in this episode. It was a...

I continued to focus on defending with my teams this week. With the younger teams it was more about individual defending while the older teams worked on defending as a team in preparation for the US Youth Futsal Nationals this weekend. During the session I wondered if I might be spending too much time on...

The last two weeks have been crazy; I finish the second meeting for the Grassroots Instructor’s License Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. The first meeting back in November covered the course content for the Grassroots In-Person Courses (4v4 through 11v11). The second meeting was focused on presenting the D License Course. The D is like...

Last weekend we had the U.S. Youth Futsal Central Regional Championship. It was a long weekend with all four of my teams participating. Two of the teams were actually playing up an age group while the other two played with teams their own age. The teams played up because they won’t have been challenged in...

I’ve been working through some issues I’ve had with the audio quality of the podcast for the last few weeks. I’d appreciate it if you would leave a comment below if you’ve noticed a problem in previous episodes and if it’s been resolved in this one. If you haven’t noticed a issue then I’d like...

My family and I enjoyed a great winter break. We went to Glenwood Springs, Colorado to ski at Sunlight Mountain. If you’re a skier in the U.S. and haven’t visited Sunlight you’re missing one of the best kept secrets in Colorado. It’s especially great for families. It’s inexpensive and consolidated in one area so it’s...

Last weekend was set to be a normal winter Futsal weekend. I had seven games on Saturday and I was all set for another five on Sunday. Overnight a storm came in and by 9 am it was obvious that it wouldn’t be a good idea for anyone to be traveling if they didn’t have...

I’m into the flow of Futsal practices and games at this point. My teams are training less during the week but the weekends are crazing because most of my teams are split into two teams for the league. This gives them more playing time but that means more games for me. It’s worth it though....

I really enjoyed the weekend off for Thanksgiving. Lots of time for family, friends, food and football (mostly American Football). The week before my teams started their Futsal season. I never know what to expect on that first weekend of Futsal but the teams all played really well and made a much quicker transition than...

I had last weekend completely off. No games! I always take the first weekend of the futsal season off. This provides a welcome break between the outdoor and indoor seasons. It also gives me one more week of practice with my teams before we play our first futsal games. For the first two weeks of...

Since I didn’t have a podcast last week I have to catch you up on what I’ve been up to. Two weeks ago I had my last outdoor tournament of the fall. Two teams played in the tournament and it was a great way to wrap up the season. I go into all of the...

With only one game last weekend it left me with a lot of time on my hands. Saturday consisted of work around the house to get it ready for the winter (which seems to have started already!). My game on Sunday was at 8 am but first I decided to get up early and watch...

Last weekend was a busy one; I had six games between my four teams. The results were 3-2-1. The interesting thing was that the teams were 1-1-1 on Sunday and I LOVED the performance of my teams in every game. My approach was different with each group but I think it really matched with what...

Thanks to an email from listener Kevin I discovered how to allow iTunes to include up to 300 podcast episodes in the feed. I’ve made that adjustment so we have a couple of years before we have to worry about older episodes dropping off of the feed. Thanks Kevin! I don’t usually use guest players...

I followed up the out of town tournament two weeks ago with an in-town tournament last weekend with two different teams. One team played their own age group and the other was playing up. They both faced some good competition and didn’t end up making the finals but they both had great experiences that will...

I took one team to a tournament in St. Louis last weekend. This was my first trip to St. Louis in many years. In the past they just didn’t have the same quality of fields that we could find by staying closer to home. The teams have always been very competitive but I just never...

It was a crazy wet weekend. I know this podcast sometimes sounds like a weather report but it has such an impact on the game and my coaching that it’s an important factor. You can listen to the episode for the details. I’m continuing to experiment with not coaching during running play. I think it’s...

It was another hot weekend on the soccer fields. I’m hoping that it was the last weekend we’ll have like this before we start to get some relief. I really enjoy the fall season so I’m looking forward to some cooler temps. It also makes it a lot easier on the players. Three out of...

Last weekend I only had one game for each of my teams! It seemed like a weekend off 🙂 The great part about it is that the games were spread out; one on Friday, one on Saturday and two on Sunday. Even the games on Sunday were spread out by a couple of hours so...

Last weekend I took one team to Omaha for a Labor Day tournament. This is a tournament hosted by Sporting Omaha that is played on a nice complex of grass fields. When we got to our first game we discovered that it was going to be played on a field that just had turf installed....

I had three teams in a tournament last weekend. As with all early season tournaments in KC it was HOT. Two of my teams were playing in their own age group and one was playing up. The two playing on-age both made the final. One lost on PK’s and the other won. I think the...

I only had one team in the tournament last weekend so it was almost like having a weekend off. It was nice to focus on just one team for the whole weekend. It was my U12 team that is playing in the U13 11 v 11 division. They’ve really made the move to 11 v...

Wow! It’s hard to believe that this is the 200th episode of the podcast. I’m so grateful to everyone who listens and supports the show by commenting, emailing a question or posting a link on social media. Even just mentioning the show to a fellow coach helps to spread the word. This was the first...

It was great to get back to training with my kids this week. I’ve missed being on the field with them. Everyday this week I’ve enjoyed taking a break from preparing for the rec season and running training sessions. The first session of the week for all of my teams used the Play – Practice...

It’s great to have completed the Director of Coaching course. Last weekend I finished the revisions for my assignments and the reflections on each assignment. Now I’m just waiting to hear if everything I’ve turned in is satisfactory or not. Now my attention has turned to preparing for the recreational league season as well as...

The last week has been crazy as I continue to prepare for the fall season while also finishing the second in person meeting for the US Soccer Director of Coaching Course being held at the Pinnacle National Development Center. We still have a two week development period after the this week as well but the...

Last Sunday was one of my favorite days of this year. I called it, “Soccer Sunday”. With the US Women’s National Team in the World Cup Final in the morning and the US Men’s National Team in the Gold Cup Final that night it provided a great day of soccer. The Women’s World Cup Final...

With no coaching last week I could focus on preparing our recreational league for the fall season and take some time to watch World Cup and Gold Cup games. Something I noticed is how VAR was not just being used to correct, “Clear and Obvious Errors”. In some games they seemed to be re-refereeing the...

With tryouts behind me. The focus this week switched to preparing the recreational league for the fall season. We also have our preseason team meeting this weekend so I’m getting ready for that as well. The USYS Presidents Cup Midwest Regionals was hosted by the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex last week. That gave me...

There were so many things going on last week that there just wasn’t time to put the podcast together. I had every intention of doing it but by the time Wednesday came around I knew it wasn’t going to happen. Two weeks ago my U11’s participated in Jr State Cup. As you can see from...

I always take a team or two to Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend. This year was no different but unfortunately the weather they had up there was even wetter than we’ve been experiencing in our area. Only about half of their fields are turf so they had to compress the schedule once the grass fields...

I had a team play in a tournament that used grass fields last weekend. This is the first time any of my teams have played on grass this spring. In my opinion a good grass field is better than a turf field but it has to be a good grass field. The fields we played...

We’re starting to wind down the 2018-19 soccer year. This is the last week of practice for one of my teams while the other two just have one tournament left for each of them. I’m always surprised at how fast the spring season goes. It’s no shorter than the fall but it just seems to...

First of all I have to apologize for not uploading this episode last week. I had everything planned and then my internet connection went down. If you’ve ever had to deal with a cable company you know that nothing ever gets fixed quickly. I wasn’t going to have internet back until Monday so I decide...

Each of my teams only had one game last weekend. They all played really well despite only one of them winning their game. One of the hardest things for me to get some parents to understand is that we can play really well and still lose the game. We had worked hard on playing our...

With just one team in a tournament last weekend I was able to put all of my focus on them and not have a crazy schedule that had me going from one game to the next. Our first game was on Friday night. This team practices on Thursdays so we had a great preparation and...

It was a pretty easy weekend for me. Each of my teams only had one game so I had a lot of time to get some spring cleaning and yard work done. I would have rather been coaching 🙂 Coming back to league games after a mostly successful tournament weekend can be unpredictable. Sometimes a...

I had three teams that played in the SPORTING Next Gen Invitational last weekend. The event was organized by SPORTING KC for it’s affiliate clubs. The 12 SKC Affiliate Clubs sent teams in the U8 through U12 age groups on both the boys and girls side. The divisions were rounded out by other good local teams...

I finally had a normal week of training and games! A few more like this we’ll be able get into the flow of the season. Two of my three teams are playing up an age group this season. The speed and physicality of the opponents is something that is going to take time to get...

Last week was Spring Break in our area. I’m usually a fan of breaks in the schedule but that’s only when they’re preceded by a long period of sustained effort. Unfortunately, the period between Christmas and now has been disjointed and inconsistent. This week we start our Technical Training Curriculum. I’ve talked about this in...

We were finally able to play some early season games last weekend. With the stops and starts we’ve had to our training during the late winter and early spring seasons it was hard to know what to expect. Add to that the fact that we were missing a number of players from each of my...

The high school girls that I coached during the fall and winter had their school tryouts last week. A couple of my best players weren’t picked for any teams at their school. These are Juniors in high school that could have played “C” Team, JV or Varsity. There are players that were selected for these...

I took last week off from the podcast to prepare for our 3rd Grade and older coaches meeting for the spring season. So I spent a lot of time getting the rosters and cards ready for our older recreational teams that play through our local league. That means that I didn’t get to share my...

Last weekend we had our last Futsal games of the league season. The second half of the season was very choppy because of the crazy weather we’ve had in the midwest but it’s been great to watch the progress of the players. They’ve developed a very solid understanding of how we want to play the...

We’re starting to wrap up the winter Futsal season. There’s just two weeks left in the league and then we have the US Youth Futsal Nationals. There are 160 teams entered in the tournament and only 20 of them are from the KC area according to the organizers. It’s always a great event and I’m...

We finally got in a full weekend of games without any weather interruptions. The “Polar Vortex” moved in for the week so we weren’t able to train outdoor until Thursday but indoor training went ahead as usual. As I suspected my youngest team were pretty rusty. They looked like they hadn’t played a game in...

We had the US Youth Futsal Regionals here last weekend. I’m going to talk about my teams’ experiences and tournaments in general in the main part of the show so I’ll save that for later. We had another major winter storm here earlier this week. My teams train on Tuesdays indoor and my oldest team...

Last week we had a major snow storm in the midwest and it forced the cancelation of games on Saturday. This came at the worst time for me because we just came off of a two week Christmas break and no games scheduled last weekend. Unfortunately, we’re going right into the US Youth Futsal Regionals...

It was great to get back to training this week. The break was fun but I’ve missed my teams and working with the kids. There was an interesting comment on last week’s podcast. John said, “The US has not and will never produce a world class talent because of lack of culture, the fear of...

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season. I just returned from a great family ski trip. We’ve been going to the same little ski resort in Colorado since I was 16. It’s not crowded and very family friendly. My kids learned to ski and snowboard there and now my young nieces and nephews are going as well. I...

Last weekend I had just one game with each of my teams. Really not much to tell. The kids played well and are continuing to make steady progress in the areas we’ve focused on. Looking through my session plans I realized that I haven’t done a shooting session in a while. Striking a Futsal ball...

My teams had their first Futsal games last weekend. I love the change in to a different form of soccer during the winter. What’s the old saying, “A change is as good as a rest.”? We’ll I had a rest over Thanksgiving and now a change to Futsal from outdoor soccer. I’m very happy with...

I really enjoyed my Thanksgiving holiday break this year. It was a great opportunity to recharge my batteries and get ready for the start of the winter Futsal season. The extra time I had gave me the opportunity to observed SPORTING KC Academy Sessions. The quality of the players is obviously very high but what...

My teams didn’t have any games this weekend fortunately because the weather in KC was more like winter than fall. I took the extra time I had to start my player evaluations. I spread them out over two weekends so that I can take the time to focus on each player. The way I plan...

I’m now officially finished with my fall season. Two of my teams played in a tournament last weekend to finish off the fall. I always put this tournament on my schedule but it’s hard to know what to expect from the weather. We were really lucky last weekend as it was mostly dry and not...

I only had one team playing last weekend. My U17 girls competed in the Presidents Cup tournament. For those not familiar with how the state tournaments work in the U.S.; the top teams in each age group compete in the State Cup for a chance to win and go on to Regionals. The winners of...

We had our last league games of the fall season last weekend. It was great to see so much of what we had been working on come together in those games. We still have a lot to improve but we’re definitely headed in the right direction. I had an encounter with a parent from one...

One of my teams had two interesting and very different challenges this week. During their first game of the weekend they played a team that they were clearly better than but were just coasting their way through the game. There was on urgency or intensity in their play. They knew they could get by on...

Last weekend was another tournament weekend. It was local and it was nice to play a tournament close to home especially because the forecast was for rain all weekend. I had three teams in the tournament which may seem like a lot but it was manageable because it was spread out over three days. Friday...

I only had three games again last weekend; one Friday, one Saturday and one Sunday. The teams all played very well. It doesn’t always work out that way so it’s fun when it does. We’re at the point in the season where I’m seeing the results of what we’ve worked on in training. It’s great...

I took just one team to a tournament last weekend. We had a great schedule; we played at 8 am and noon on Saturday and Sunday and then we headed home. There were only five teams in our group so we played each of them once. Not having to stay around to play a final...

This was a pretty easy weekend for me. I had one game a day over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I almost didn’t know what to do with all my extra time.! During these games I was thinking about the way I change the positions that players are in during games. The way I used to do...

Reaching 160 episodes got me think that I’m sure there are many people listening now have not been listening from the start and may not have gone back and listen to the episodes that were produced before they discovered the show. I’m getting to the point where there are times that I’m not sure if...

I’m sorry about not telling you that there wouldn’t be a podcast last week. I forgot that it was Labor Day weekend and I had two teams going to a tournament. I didn’t remember until after I’d already recorded and posted the last episode. The two teams I took to the tournament played very well...

This is the fourth week of training for the teams in our club. I’m finally getting into the flow of the season. Each team has had a number of games and I’m starting to learn more about the players and they’re starting to understand what I’m look for from them. The recreational league games started...

I’m sorry for missing last week’s podcast. Everything just piled up and I ran out of time. On top of a crazy week I also had three teams in a tournament so there was no time to get it done over the weekend as I’ve been planning to do. With all of that taken care...

This week has just been insane. Create cards and rosters for our older team and getting the uniforms and coaches meeting organized for the younger teams has been a bigger job than I could ever have imagined. his weekend I have to get the schedule done and then hopefully I can get my life back into...

If you’re anything like me you when through some serious World Cup withdrawal. I’d been spoiled by being able to watch so much good soccer over the last month that I didn’t know what to do with myself now that it was over. I discovered the Rugby World Cup Sevens last weekend. I would describe it...

I want to give you some info that will help explain how I’m going to present episodes in the future. Usually I record on Thursdays but it’s going too hard with my coaching schedule this fall. I’m now going to produce them on Sunday so I’ll have a bit more time to put it together...

I enjoyed the bit of time off I took over the last couple of weeks. It gave me some extra time to spend with friends and family over the 4th of July holiday. Things are still in full swing with preparations for the recreational season coming up so it wasn’t a complete break but still...

I wasn’t able to schedule a time to talk with Scott Moody of SoccerFIT about their new soccer conditioning app this week. I decided I would spend my time putting the show notes together for last weeks show on directional rondos. So go back to episode 152 and you’ll find a link to those notes....

I had to take last week off from the podcast because it was our week for tryouts. I’ve described our tryout process in detail in a number of previous podcasts so you can do a search for, “Tryouts” and listen to those episodes if you’re interested in more information on those. At the same time...

Well, my 2017/18 season has finally come to an end. The team I had in State Cup lost in the Semi Final. Only one team per age group really ends the season having accomplished its goals and having won the title but looking back I’m very happy with the progress of my team and especially...

Last weekend I traveled with three teams to a Memorial Day Soccer tournament in Chicago so I didn’t release a podcast. I talk about the tournament and out of town tournaments in general later in the show. Tonight I had my last practice of the year with the team I have playing Jr. State Cup...

I had a huge tournament weekend a week ago. Having four teams in a tournament makes for a busy weekend but it’s the best way for me to give all of my teams a chance to play with the least amount of disruption to our league schedule. This was the last tournament for one of...

Last weekend I feel like I coached three great game and one awful one. The players weren’t awful, it was me. I have a team that’s playing up an age group and there were promoted to the first division after a very good fall season. The difference between DI and DII is substantial and it’s...

We’re finishing up our spring league season in the next couple of weeks. Then there are a couple of tournaments to end the season and we’re back to tryout time again! This is also the time of year I set aside time to complete player evaluations for all of my teams. If you’ve listen to...

I had some good and bad last weekend in terms of weather to play in. One game started at 10:30 am and was miserable. It was hard for the girls to play anything like the way we usually try to. I found myself coaching their effort to fight through the conditions more than anything else. By 1:00...

It seems that I’m always talking about the crazy weather we’re having this spring. Last week was our third weekend with snow this spring. I ended up only have one game because of thunderstorms on Friday and bitter cold and snow on Sunday. I helped referee some tournament games on Saturday night. The snow was...

I was fortunate to have an opportunity to tour the new US Soccer National Training Center. It’s an amazing facility that was built as a partnership between US Soccer, Sporting Kansas City and Children’s Mercy Hospital. The three entities all have their separate areas build to suit their specific needs but they also share areas...

I only had a couple of games last weekend. One of them was with a team that is playing up an age group. Not only that but they’re playing in the top division against teams a year older. It’s been a great way to expose some weaknesses that we need to work on but it’s...

I took a break from the podcast last week but it wasn’t to go on a vacation or take some time off as much as it was to get ready for our Spring Recreational Coaches Meeting. The week was spent pulling together paperwork and uniforms in preparation for the spring season that starts this week....

This week is our spring break in this area so we’re missing a lot of players. This has created opportunities for players to guest play with the teams above them and experience a higher level of competition. As a coach I’ve enjoyed watching how players respond to this opportunity. All of the players that guest...

In the opening of this week’s podcast I describe an incident from one of my games last weekend. It’s a story that’s better heard than read. This week’s question comes from Evan. He’s asking about formations. Evan says, “This high school girls soccer season has just begun where I live, and I coach a local JV...

We had our first outdoor tournament last weekend. I like this tournament because it gives my teams three or four quick games before the season starts. The weather was really cold the week before so we weren’t able to train much. Two of my teams didn’t practice at all. I had all four of my teams in the...

Last weekend was US Youth Futsal Nationals. I know that talking about ‘National’ tournaments for youth players can sound a little over the top. There weren’t teams from all over the country but there were some great teams from the midwest and east coast. Talking about it as a National tournament is really more of a...

This weekend is the US Youth Futsal National that are held here in the KC area. I have one team in the tournament and I’m looking forward to seeing how they do against some very good opposition. It’s great to finish up the season with an event like this. It lets me see how far we’ve...

For three weeks I’ve focused on fast footwork and lateral movement with my players. It’s been great to see their increased on comfort and confidence on the ball. Each practice I’ve given them ‘homework’ to do that related to the movements we did during training. Hopefully they’ll continue to do these exercises at home so that...

We’re starting to wrap up our Futsal season. I’m continuing to work on technical skills that will help the players in Futsal but I’m starting to plan for the transition back to outdoor. I’ll talk about that more in the coming weeks. We wrapped up a three week MicroCycle where we did a progression of...

Now that my teams have been playing Futsal for a few months we’ve gone over and over the basic Futsal tactics that have helped my teams to understand the shape and structure needed to play Futsal effectively. That’s not to say that they can always execute effectively. We could keep working on our shape and...

The Central Regional Championships for the US Youth Futsal Nationals was in Kansas City last weekend. I had one team win and qualify for Nationals while the other had a tough weekend. They played some very good teams but didn’t play as well has they have recently. I’ve said before that the only thing consistent about...

Last weekend I had my first games back with my teams after the long holiday break. Because of the way the schedule worked out we didn’t have a practice before our games. I knew we wouldn’t be really sharp but I was surprised by just how rusty the players really were. You could tell that...

It was a great time for a break! I really enjoyed the time away from the field and the chance to spend time with family and friends. It was also a productive time as I was able to complete my spring league and tournament plan as well as the Technical Training curriculum for next season....

I had a ton of Futsal games last week. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve divided my teams up for the Futsal season to make sure they all get plenty of playing time. This is great for the players but it doubles the number of games I have on any given weekend. I love working with...

The first full weekend of Futsal for my teams is always interesting because it’s first time some of my players have been in a Futsal game. Some are surprised how much they enjoy the new experience while others aren’t as sure. It’s just too different than what they were used to with arena soccer. I...

My Thanksgiving holiday week was full of family, american football and too much food. It was a great break and chance to reset. I usually have my teams take the first week of Futsal off because that gives them a two-week break between the end of the outdoor season and our first Futsal game. This...

Well, last weekend was the end of the outdoor season for the last of my teams. Just in time too because the weather has really made a turn to the colder side in the midwest. All of our training sessions from now on will be focused on the techniques and tactics of Futsal. It’s almost...

My teams are making the transition to indoor Futsal training this week. Some of them still have an outdoor tournament this weekend but our club always moving inside on the first of November. I enjoy the change of pace and the focus on different skills and tactics. Some coaches focus on training Futsal in isolation...

As I mentioned last week, my weekend was focused on refereeing as I renewed my outdoor and Futsal certifications. I was asked to do a presentation to the group from a coach’s perspective. I tried to show how coaches, referees and players need to work together to create a positive experience for everyone. I let...

Last week was our final weekend of league play which came just in time because the weather is due to get much colder this weekend. Since I don’t have any games this weekend I scheduled my recertification courses for outdoor and Futsal refereeing. It’s always interesting going into a room of referees as a local...

This is the last weekend of league play in our area. It’s great to see the players really starting to understand the key aspects of the game that we’ve been focusing on. They’re not always getting it right but seeing them work hard to play the game in the right way is always very satisfying....

I can’t believe I’m sitting here today NOT looking forward to the World Cup this summer. Having the US miss the World Cup for the first time in my adult life is a very hard pill to swallow. This is a youth soccer podcast so I usually don’t focus on national team or professional results...

With one of my teams last weekend I decided not to coach while the ball was in play. The team had played a tournament the previous weekend and they had heard enough from me :-). I wanted them to take total ownership of the game and make their own decisions whenever the ball was in...

I had another tournament with some of my teams last weekend. It’s been a crowded schedule lately which I think contributed to a slow start for a couple of teams. I could tell early on that they just weren’t up for it the way that they usually are. They just weren’t competing with the other...

Last weekend’s tournament in Iowa went well despite some weather issues. The tournament did a good job of managing them but on the show I talk about the best way I’ve seen of dealing with weather delays. As I’ve said before I enjoy having my teams play multiple games over the course of a weekend...

This weekend I’m taking my girls teams to Iowa for a tournament. This year I split up my teams and took the boys to one tournament and the girls to another. This gives me more time with the players and families away from the field. These are the only two out of town trips I’ll...

Last weekend I had two teams in a tournament in Omaha. We travel with our teams that are U10 and above at least once a season. It’s a great way to see some new competition, in a new environment. The fields were grass as opposed to the turf fields that we normally play on. They...

Our club has started a program called, ‘RecConnect’ to provide a resource for recreational coaches. Five of our club’s premier coaches have ‘adopted’ a 2nd grade boys or girls division. We send out weekly tips and suggestions, make ourselves available to answer questions and attend the games on the weekend. This helps create a stronger...

I’m working with five different teams this year, U9 boys, U10 boys, U11 girls, U13 boys and U16 girls. That may seem like too many teams but I’m able to schedule the practices easily since we have lighted fields and the league and tournament scheduler does a great job making sure I don’t have any...

I was watching the US Open Cup game last night with Sporting KC vs San Jose. The game went to PK’s and it got me thinking about the differences between youth and adult PKs. The goalkeepers are usually much smaller in relation to the goal so the things that will work for young players will...

After two weeks of training my teams are getting ready for their first games. I’m starting to get an idea of how the teams fit together. The formations I use for small-sided soccer keep it pretty simple. I always use a 2-3-1 for teams playing 7 v 7 and 4-3-1 for playing 9 v 9...

We started back to training this week. It seems earlier than usual but that’s just how the calendar came together. There are still a lot of families on summer vacations so attendance has been spotty. That affects what I try to cover because I don’t want to have to repeat myself once I have everyone...

This is the last week before our club starts training for the fall season. The weather in the midwest has been incredibly hot and humid. Fortunately, the heatwave is going break over the weekend and next week won’t be as hot. The first few weeks of training are always inconsistent because families are taking the...

Last week provided a nice break over the 4th of July holiday. Stepping away from the field and not thinking about coaching for a bit is always a welcome change of pace. We now only have two weeks remaining in our summer break. It seems like it just started and now it’s half over! Now...

I continuing to enjoy my summer break from the field.  The summer doesn’t start for me until the team meetings are completed and that happened last weekend. I’m using the extra free time to work on the Fall Technical Training Curriculum for our U8 through U12 teams. Talked about that back in episode 18 Creating a...

With tryouts behind me I’ve had a nice break from coaching. It’s given me more time to attend and watch some professional games. Unfortunately, the international leagues have finished but the Confederations Cup has had some good games. I was watching the Mexico v New Zealand game when an incident happened in the box that...

We completed our club tryouts last weekend. It’s a crazy time for player, parents and coaches but an important one to make sure that our players are challenged at an appropriate level. I’ve talked about our process in previous episodes including Episode 105 just a couple of weeks ago. We’re not working to prepare our teams...

We concluded our State Cup tournament in Kansas this week. Each state holds it’s own competition for U13 to U19 teams. The winner of each age group advances to one of four different regional championships where the winners earn the right to attend the US Youth Soccer National Championship. This is one of my favorite times...

I took last week off from the podcast to take some teams to Chicago for a Memorial Day weekend tournament. It was a great weekend and a fun way to wrap up the year for the teams. We played on grass fields which really slowed the game down compared to what we’re used to when...

I had my teams in a tournament this last weekend. We enjoyed great weather and very good competition. These end of the season tournaments are great for me and the players. I can see how far they’ve progressed over the course of the year and the players have a chance to put all of our...

Coaching my games this weekend and covering for a couple of other coaches the “kickball” being played by some of the teams we played against was killing me. It was hard to play against because anytime we build the play up if the opponent won the ball they just kicked it as far up the...

The weather was so bad in the midwest last weekend that we weren’t able to play most of our games. It rained pretty much non stop from Friday morning through Sunday morning. They had it even worse in St Louis where many of their fields are built in 100 year floodplains that flooded much more...

First of all, thanks to everyone that sent me an email, left a comments on the site or provided a rankings and reviews on iTunes about the 100th episode of the podcast. I truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen each week and I love hearing from you when you have a question...

100 Episodes! When I started this podcast more than two years ago the idea of getting to 100 episodes seemed so far off. Just producing the first three was a huge challenge. Now thousands of coaches listening to each episode. There have been more than 690,000 downloads of the show since I started. I owe all...

In the last month my teams haven’t played every weekend due to spring break and a number of local tournaments that took up field capacity. One team hasn’t played in three weeks. This has given us time to do some concentrated training. We’ve been able to work on improving some areas of our play without worrying...

Last weekend I had a game on turf Friday night, a game on very rough outdoor field on Saturday and then back to the turf for our match on Sunday. The grass field was so uneven that it made it very difficult to try to play the kind of soccer we normally attempt. I decided...

I actually spent more time refereeing last weekend than coaching. I’ve always enjoyed refereeing. Especially when I get to work with new referees. I can see why so many young referees quit. It takes a level confidence that most kids just don’t have naturally. Experience and success breeds confidence but we don’t give them a chance to develop...

Last week I talked about what you should and sometimes shouldn’t say during your team talks. Planning that episode made me realize that most of my effective pregame, halftime and postgame team talks followed a similar pattern. If you didn’t have a chance to listen to the show last week I’d suggest that you go...

We had great feedback to last week’s episode on checking your shoulder. The combination of the description, diagrams and actual training video really helped to paint the picture and show how the exercises are organized. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to that one or see the videos in the show notes I...

Technical Training for our club started this week. Once a week all of the teams, U12 and below, complete the same training session. It’s focused on a particular technical topic. I talked about how we structure our technical training back in episode 18 – Creating a Technical Training Plan. It’s a great way to make...

This week is the two years anniversary of the podcast! It’s hard to believe I’ve produced 93 different episodes in that time. I really appreciate everyone that listens to the show each week. If this is the first episode you’ve hear, WELCOME! If you’ve been here from the start then THANKS! This week my teams...

Last weekend the US Youth Futsal Nationals marked the end of the Futsal season. This week we’ve started our spring outdoor training sessions. Then we go right into an outdoor tournament on the weekend. This makes for a quick transition between seasons but starting any season with a tournament helps to knock the rust off...

This is the last week of Futsal. We start back outdoor next week. This weekend the US Youth Futsal Nationals are taking place here in the Kansas City area. Teams from all over the country are coming here to compete. Boys and girls teams from U9 to U19 will face off to determine the champion...

I really enjoyed the conversation with George about the coach / player relationships last week. It made me much more aware of all the interactions I have with my players. I’m paying more attention to what I say and how I say it. For example, after one of my teams gave up a goal last weekend I...

I noticed a big improvement in my player’s shooting balance and technique during our games last weekend. I talked about the session I did with them in Episode 88 – Balanced Shooting. We talked about the key points before the game so that they were fresh in the minds of the players. I think it’s...

Last week’s episode on the qualities and habits of the world’s best coaches was the most popular episode we’ve had in a few months. If you missed it, I’d suggest that you go back and listen because there’s some great food for thought there. We can all incorporate these qualities into our coaching and become...

I received some great feedback about last week’s episode on developing your own style of play. Some coaches asked for show notes to be included. I usually don’t include show notes on episode where there aren’t any diagrams or training sessions to describe. But for this episode I’ve added show notes that include a worksheet...