Session Topic Breakdown (Objectives & Coaching Points)

1) Advanced Dribbling (May 2nd - May 4th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to manipulate, protect and change directions, evade pressure and become more dangerous, all at game speed!

Coaching Points:

1. Changing directions with one touch

2. Ball 1st, hips 2nd

3. Freedom with the ball (Creativity & flair)

4. Effective ball protection (safe side)

5. Find open space

2) 1st Touch Passing & Long Range Passing (May 5th - May 11th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to play off of one touch at varying distances, to increase your speed of play in possession to become a more dangerous player.

Coaching Points:

1. Select body angle

2. Body over the ball

3. Select pass type

4. Pass technique & execution

3) Escape Skills & 1v1s (May 12th-19th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to dribble, manipulate, protect and evade opponents in pressure pockets containing 2 or more defenders.

Coaching Points:

1. Rapid touches with BOTH feet

2. Find the space to escape

3. Creativity and disguise

4. Effective ball protection (safe side from nearest defender)

4) 1v1 Attacking (May 20th - May 25th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to beat defenders by both dribbles and a double pass with teammate

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Decision: Dribble or pass (try to add disguise)

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

5) Mini Games Week (May 26th - June 1st)

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!

Goal-Scoring Month!

For the month of January, all topics will be focused on striking and scoring in all areas of the game. There will be topics on 1v1 vs. Goalkeepers, Volleys, In The Box Finishing and more!

6) Whips & Freekicks (June 2nd - June 8th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to score goals from situations outside the box, with the two most important “inside of the foot” finishing techniques, both in a “dead-ball” situation and with a moving ball.

Coaching Points:

Whips (Attempting to create side-spin and curve on the ball!)

1. Hips Facing Corner Flag

2. Contact Cheek of ball, with inside (toes up)

3. Close hips sharply during contact

4. Big follow through

7) Crosses, Volleys, & Headers (June 9th - June 15th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to properly contact the ball off a cross in the air . Players will learn specific situations to use these striking techniques.

Volley:

1. Body Shape (Straight hips towards goal)

2. Toes down and ankle locked, laces contact

3. Timing of Strike (height)

4. Controlled follow through

5. Bravery!

Headers:

1. Engage neck

2. Contact with forehead

3. Follow through towards target

8) Long Range Strikes (June 16th - June 22nd)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to shoot from distance with accuracy using different techniques and scenarios.

Strikes:

1. Hips facing goal

2. Big Step Towards Goal

3. Heel to butt (engage thigh)

4. Plant beside ball

5. Contact (with laces, toes down, strong ankle)

6. Follow through

7. Land on shooting foot

9) Competitions Week! (June 23rd - July 1st)

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive finishing sessions, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Every player gets a wristband, every goal they score, they get a tally! The player with the most goals at the end wins! Enjoy the Process!!!

10) Aerial Control (July 2nd - July 8th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to control the ball from the air using all parts of their body and get more shots on target while the ball is in the air.

Volleys:

1. Effective ball protection (safe side)

2. Body Shape

3. Technique of touch (inside, outside, laces, body)

4. Timing of control (height)

5. Effective cushioning of the ball

6. Bravery!

11) Vision and Awareness (July 7th - July 13th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to affectively scan and play while receiving the ball, recognizing space, defenders and teammates. The ultimate objective is to be able to have plan A and plan B before ball is received.

Coaching Points:

1. Double movement to shake defender

2. Demand ball

3. See space in front

4. Technique of Shoulder Check

   1. Side on body shape “check shoulder not back”

   2. Length of check - “take a picture not video”

5. Timing of Shoulder Check - For short pass, before the pass is made

   1. Check too early? Picture behind can change

   2. Check too late? Technique fails

6. Body shape

   1. Facing desired direction

   2. Facing away from desired direction (disguised)

12) Protecting & Shielding (July 14th - July 20th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to effectively use their bodies to protect the ball from defenders.

Coaching Points:

1. First to the ball

2. Shift weight towards defender (Low hips)

3. Create maximum seperation (side on body shape, ball far away, arm up!)

4. Whats next? “Vision while protecting”

13) Delay, Deny, Destroy (July 21st- July 27th)

Objective: To become confident in 1v1 duels against attackers, learn to defend and win the ball so we can attack.

Coaching Points:

1. Arrive at the ball quickly

2. Slow down as you get close

3. Get low and delay

4. Wait for a trigger to win the ball

   • bad touch

   • attacker’s head is down

   • attacker turns their back

14) Advanced Creativity (July 28th- August 3rd)

Objective: Players will learn and practice a blend of skill moves and tricks to allow them to explore their touch and personality with the ball

Coaching Points:

1. Rapid touches with BOTH feet

2. Find the space to escape

3. Creativity and disguise

4. Effective ball protection (safe side from nearest defender)

15) Turning In the 1/2 Space (August 4th- August 10th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to be comfortable turning under pressure within the lines.

Coaching Points:

1. Analyze the space

2. Double movement while scanning to arrive in the space

3. Open body shape

4. Select part of body for touch (Inside, outside, laces, chest, thigh, etc)

5. Select touch type (clear or disguise)

6. Drive at speed

7. Next action! (pass, shot, dribble)

16) 1v1 Attacking (August 11th - August 17th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to beat defenders by both dribbles and a double pass with teammate

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Decision: Dribble or pass (try to add disguise)

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

17) PLAY & MOVE! Short & Long Range Passing (August 18th - September 1st)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to receive and pass at varying distance quickly and accurately (or play one touch) to increase your speed of play in possession to become a more dangerous player.

Coaching Points:

1. Vision & Awareness before receiving (decision made before pass arrives)

2. Select body shape

3. Select pass type

4. Pass technique & execution

5. Find the next space quickly!

18) Attacking Transitions (September 2nd - September 7th)

Objective: Players will gain the tools necessary to begin , allowing them to control all moments of the game.

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Decision: Dribble or pass (try to add disguise)

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

19) Defensive Transitions (September 8th - September 14th)

Objective: Players will gain the tools necessary to stop counter attacks, allowing them to control all moments of the game.

Coaching Points:

1. Arrive at the ball quickly

2. Slow down as you get close

3. Get low and delay

4. Wait for a trigger to win the ball

   • bad touch

   • attacker’s head is down

   • attacker turns their back

20) In The Box Finishing (September 15th - September 21st)

Objective: Players will gain the instincts of a striker and finish in small spaces under pressure.

Coaching Points:

1. Early Decision

2. Change of speed into the box

3. Body shape set early (clear or disguise?)

4. Body over the ball

5. Accuracy over power, aim for bottom corners

21) Mini Games Week (September 22nd - September 28th)

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!

22) Vision and Awareness (September 29th - October 5th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to affectively scan and play while receiving the ball, recognizing space, defenders and teammates. The ultimate objective is to be able to have plan A and plan B before ball is received.

Coaching Points:

1. Double movement to shake defender

2. Demand ball

3. See space in front

4. Technique of Shoulder Check

   1. Side on body shape “check shoulder not back”

   2. Length of check - “take a picture not video”

5. Timing of Shoulder Check - For short pass, before the pass is made

   1. Check too early? Picture behind can change

   2. Check too late? Technique fails

6. Body shape

   1. Facing desired direction

   2. Facing away from desired direction (disguised)

23) Combinations and 1-2’s(October 6th - October 13th)

Objective: Quick combinations with 1-2’s to have players think quickly and make decisions before they get the ball.

Coaching Points:

1. Scan and Plan

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Play and Move

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

24) Cuts and Turns (October 14th - October 19th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to effectively change directions at tempo while recognizing the spaces around them.

Coaching points:

1. Analyze the spaces (Dead-end or open?)

2. Select angle to cut (Forwards or secure?)

3. Select touch type (inside, outside, disguise)

4. Changing directions with one touch

5. Ball 1st, hips 2nd

6. Effective ball protection (safe side)

25) Goal Scoring (October 20th - October 26th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to be clinical and threatening in front of goal.

Coaching Points:

1. Analyze the spaces in front of goal

2. Effective runs to goal scoring positions

3. Body shape set early (clear or disguise?)

4. Body over the ball

5. Select technique

6. consistency!

26) Mini Games Week (October 27th - October 30th)

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!