Strength: Soccer is a game that not only entails sound skills on the ball, but it also demands strong physical strength.  Skill can only take you so far.  It is essential that players develop their physical abilities as much as possible once they reach a certain age in their development.  I have a workout that is simple, effective and equipment free. Becoming stronger should be a fun part of all players routines and development.

Speed and Agility: It is advantageous to be quick in tight spaces and also to have pace over longer distances. It is true that speed is an innate attribute but it is also something that can be improved with proper training. Doing speed ladders and other agility exercises allows one to become faster with and without the ball.

Ball Mastery, Spin Turns and Attacking Moves: The number of books and dvds out there these days are almost overwhelming in regards to technical soccer training. I have created a series of specific exercises with the ball that when practiced over time produces noticeable results. The aftermath is skillful and confident players. These touches not only increase the overall capacity of the individual player, but they also allow them to gain the confidence to hold onto the ball and to be creative, thus allowing them to be effective and savvy  problem solvers. There are two sets of functional moves that are taught. Moves to get away from pressure and attacking moves.  Both types of moves are explained in great detail and are refined in non pressure and pressure formats.

Passing and Receiving: One’s first touch is arguably one of the most necessary skills within the game. I teach various techniques on how to settle the ball, both on the ground and out of the air. I show several ways on how to take the ball on the turn and also on how to deceive an opponent as one takes the ball in. Different passing techniques are thoroughly gone over as well. As the level of the game advances it becomes much more based upon passing and receiving as opposed to dribbling.  All varieties of passing and receiving are cultivated in non pressure and pressure situations.

Possession and Small Sided Games: Within this framework I teach the tactical aspect of the game and enhance the soccer I.Q. of the players. Other than skill, speed, and strength the game contains two very vital aspects: decision making and movement off the ball. To a certain extent all players have the capacity to evolve their game to a decent level in regards to the three S’s. What separates special players from the rest is their ability to get into the right spots in precise timing and to make quick, correct decisions while on the ball. During possession activities and small sides games I educate the players on how to make opportune decisions with and without the ball based upon where they are on the field, where the opponent is positioned, and where their teammates are in any given circumstance.