1. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS U-12/14 PROGRAM

2. DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS / SESSION STRUCTURE New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc Dynamic Movements Heel Flicks High Knees Open Gate Closed Gate Inside Volley Left leg to right arm Side to Sides (left to right) Karaoke Arms across body Arms up and down Arm Circles Forwards Arm Circles Backwards Arms Side to Side Quick sprint, hamstring stretch Lunge Fall Academy U-12/14 Program Each session should follow the same structure while allowing the coach to adapt to the needs of the players/team: Dynamic Warm Up : 0-10 minutes Ball Mastery : 10-20 minutes Skill Moves / Technique: 20-40 minutes Skill Drill: 40-60 minutes Conditioned Game : 60-75 minutes Cool Down : Quick 2 minutes

3. BALL MASTERY Quick touches on the ball using all parts of both feet to develop coordination, confidence and a better feel for the ball at a players feet Heel / Toe Roll : - Roll ball up and down sole of foot from heel to toe keeping contact with the ball at all times Inside Outside Roll : - Same but now but moving ball from inside to outside of sole of foot Circle Roll : - Moving ball with same foot in a circular motion Front foot Dribble :- Small touches using the front of the foot only (laces) Big Toe / Little Toe : - Move ball with Inside of big toe, followed by outside of little toe in a zig zag fashion Big Toe, Big Toe / Little Toe Little Toe :- Same but now 2 touches with big toe followed by two touches of little toe Side Sprints:- Ball in between feet moving ball from side to side in a pendulum fashion Side Sprints forwards / backwards :- Same but now moving ball forwards and backwards Side Sprints Side to Side :- Now move body to left whilst performing 3-4 side sprints and then back to the right in a zig zag Pull Push :- Pull ball back from heel to toe and push forward with the laces Pull Push Inside / Outside :- Pull ball across body using the pull and out of body using the push, repeat both sides Pull Push Behind :- Pull ball to side & behind standing foot and using inside of big toe push across to control with other foot Side sprints w / pull push combo :- As described above Sole Taps :- Little touches on ball using front of the sole of the foot Sole Taps forwards / backwards :- Same, moving ball backwards and forwards Sole Taps w / pull push behind combo :- Same but now add a pull push behind Sideways Rolls :- Body square to the ball, roll whole foot over the ball inside of foot first and quickly repeat Sideways Rolls change over left to right :- Same but change ball from left to right with a roll across body Sideways Rolls w/ roll over step over :- Same but now roll across body while performing a step over Figure 8 dribbling :- Dribbling ball in a figure 8 between two cones New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc The most fundamental skill in soccer is individual mastery of the ball and the creativity that comes with it. This should be a priority in training and games, especially in the early years. As this skill is mastered, the rest of the game becomes easier.Practices should be built around facilitating the development of the skills necessary to move and control the ball well. As these individual skills and the creativity to make them come alive in the game are developed to a level of competence, the finer points, first of passing skill and later of team organization can be taught. Player Development Guide - U.S. Soccer

4. Category # 1 Change of Direction Moves used to turn away from defender, (typically feint to 12pm take to 6pm) Inside Cut- Outside Cut- Pull Back- Step On- Half Zico- Pull Push Behind- Hook Turn- The Henry- The U turn- The Ribery- The Cutback- Category # 2 Stop/Starts Moves used to fake to change direction (stop) & continue in same direction (start) High Wave- Pull-Push – Fake Inside Cut- Double Touch- Leonardo- Category # 3 Feints/Fakes Moves used to get in behind a defender by feinting to go to left and taking to right (feint to 10pm, take to 2pm or vice versa) Side Step/Double- Scissors/Double- Slap Step Over- Matthews- Drag Scissors- Jump Slap Back SKILL MOVES New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocce " Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players... they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure“ Arsene Wenger

5. DELIVERY BREAKDOWN Each move must be broken down when being delivered. This process will not only help players master the skill quicker but challenges each player at their own pace. Each move goes through a 3 stage process – Preparation, Action, Recovery. Each move should also go through a 3 speed process – Static, Moving, At Pace. Players should be allowed to progress to the next speed in their own time, with guidance from the coach. Preparation The selection of move The approach to the ball The position of the body Action The moment of deception The footwork The change of body weight Recovery The adjustment of feet The reposition of body weight The change of speed/direction from the opponent Static No movement Fundamental understanding of the move Moving Roll the ball from feet and perform move Strong understanding of the move At Pace Full speed Mastery of the move New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutions

6. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 1 – Change of Direction & Stop Start Moves

7. 1) First players jog and perform dynamics towards the other end with the next group starting when the 1 st group passes the center cone (side to sides, shuffles, open/closed gates, heels, knees, inside volleys) 2) Run towards ball and backwards to own line 3) Run towards ball, spin around ball and join other line 4) Both dribble ball to cone with tight touches Step on / Hook Turn & dribble back Step on / Hook Turn, pass back and then sprint to back of line Inside/Outside Cut, pass back and then sprint to back of opposite line CP - Concentrate on making the perfect pass every time, this is easty! - Be aggressive with first touch, if you mess up, get after it - Don’t get caught with ball under feet X X X X New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc X X X X 10 5

8. X -X starts with ball at feet, X shadow defender no ball -X can not move until x makes first touch -X dribbles to red area, does stop start move, accelerates forward and then tries to knock ball off cone -point for knocking ball of cone CP -slow down before move -accelerate after move -cut defender off once past them Progression #1 -add second ball on cone at beginning line -X must still dribble to red area but can now do stop start move, change of direction, or combination of both X X New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035

9. 4 goal game (3v3+3 or 4v4+4 based on #s - 4v4 to two goals each - 4 neutral players on outside -End line friendly, no corners -Kick in’s from sideline 4 minute games, winners stay on (neutral team of 4 replace losing team) X X X X X X X X CP - Use moves to possess and beat defenders -Keep good team shape, especially width -Look to make runs to get in behind, diagonal -Good support angles and splits -Don’t force, there are two goals -Look to create 1v1 and numbers up opportunities New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc N N N N

10. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 U-13/14 PROGRAM WEEK 2 - 1v1 Moves to Goal

11. X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 - Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery - Number group 1-3 on end line with a ball each - Call out number 1-3 with slight delay with each group - X performs ball mastery skill moving forward to opposite line - Can be used for double change of directions - Great set up to view individual players as they perform their moves with the delay allowing coach to look closely at a player before next group begins New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 Phase # 3 – Teach 1v1 Moves (inside grid) - Side Step / Lunge (single & double) - Scissors (single & double)

12. XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X Recovery Drill - X starts as Defender, X starts as attacker - X can score on either blue goals, X tries to knock ball out of grid -When ball leaves grid, goal or Clearance, Defender collects ball and goes in back of line, attacker becomes defender, new X becomes attacker CP -Be turned on, quick transition -Use feints, fakes, change of directions To unbalance and beat defender -Read where defender starts, attack Appropriate goal -Play at speed New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035

13. Play 4v4 or 3v3 based on numbers with two neutral players who play unopposed with two touch on the outside of the field - Condition for the game is that once a player enters the attacking half of the field they use a 1v1 move to then finish on goal - CP - Look to attack at speed and finishing quickly after move! - Team Mates should quickly follow shots in - Use neutrals to gain space and time on the ball New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 4v4 N N

14. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 3 – Short Passing

15. XX X X X X X X X XX X Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements Spilt group into 4-6 groups depending on numbers Each player jogs to cone in front of them, around and back to beginning in a loop performing dynamic movements Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery - 1 player in each group with a ball - Both X at front dribbles ball forward using ball mastery skill - Recap - 1v1 moves - Change of Direction Moves - Stop Start Moves New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035

16. XX X X X X X X X X X X Phase # 3 – Short Passing & Moving Now players work in two’s passing ball # 1 – Passing in Twos CP – Self Prep (treading grapes) CP – Inside of foot CP – Point non-kicking toe towards target #2 – Pass and Move Players in center pass back to outside and then switch CP – Take care of pass CP – Quick Switch # 3 – Pass / Receive and Dribble Players pass, open up at angle, receive ball and dribble to center and pass to next player CP – Quick movement New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc # 1# 2# 3

17. Area: 2 cones 12 yards apart Equipment: 8 yellow and 4 balls. Description: Players pass the ball in groups of four. There are 4 variations: 1 – Pass then move to the back of your own line 2- Pass and move to the back of the opposite line 3- Pass then complete a 1-2 at the opposite line 4- The player receiving the ball sets up the player behind to complete the pass. The player that received the ball runs to the opposite line. Coaching points: Firm push pass. Scan before ball is played, light dynamic movements between cones, vary the receives used.

18. 4 goal game (3v3+3 or 4v4+4 based on #s - 4v4 to two goals each - 4 neutral players on outside -End line friendly, no corners -Kick in’s from sideline 4 minute games, winners stay on (neutral team of 4 replace losing team) X X X X X X X X CP - Use moves to possess and beat defenders -Keep good team shape, especially width -Look to make runs to get in behind, diagonal -Good support angles and splits -Don’t force, there are two goals -Look to create 1v1 and numbers up opportunities New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 N N N N

19. U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 4 – Speed of Play

20. X players on the outside with a ball 4 X players on the inside without a ball # 1 – Simple passing through the gate changing the middle player, every 30 seconds (quickly!) one or two touch CP Information is on the pass, one or two touch Organize feet, shift feet # 2 Outside player passes into middle and quickly opens up to side, players in middle passes to the side and dribbles ball back to end of group CP Quick movement off ball after pass Open up hips to see ball and end of line Player in middle should pass to the outside players front foot X X X X X X X X X X X X #1 # 2

21. # 3 – (not shown)Same as last progression but now instead of dribbling ball back, pass ball to next player in line (1 ball per group) CP - Get body position open early # 4 - Outside player passes ball back to the middle player who plays pass into the next outside player waiting (1 ball per group) CP Have the plan in your head where your next pass Is going Adjust your feet to get your hips facing your next pass Organize feet, shift feet # 5 Same as #4 but outside player shows for pass 5 & 6 double pass CP High tempo One touch if possible X X X X X X X X X X X X #4 # 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6

22. XX YY NN -X vs Y 2v2 or 3v3 with Nuetrals (N) on the outside and Target team mates (20x15) - Both teams attempt to play to their targets to then score on small goal (we used rectangle foam shapes on ground) below knee height -Targets on end lines either side of foam goal - Can only score from a pass from a target - Coaches had large supply of balls on side CP -Look to play targets early - Aggressive runs off ball when balls played into target -Stretch field - Go back and start again if nothing is on - Targets should look to play quick incisive pass Progression # 1 - Two touch in the middle Progression # 2 - Targets play 1 touch X New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 X YY

23. www.revolutionsoc U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 5 – Possession

24. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso X X X X X X X X X Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements Each player with their own soccer ball inside a 30x30 grid, spread out and squish ball - Players perform dynamic stretches from one ball to another - Right Heel Flick to a ball - Left Heel Flick to another ball

25. X X X X T T PM 2v2+1 -Teams try to score on -Both teams can use Play Maker (PM) -Each team has a Target (T) player that can move side to side on end line, has one touch -One point if pass through goal -Three points if you score off pass from T CP -Find T as soon as you can-Early -Connect with PM -PM show and make runs, angled and good distance of support, or split -Don’t let ball stick too long -How can you take players out with 1 pass Progression -MUST link with PM New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revoluti T

26. - 3 v3 inside 20x30 grids - X & Y players are bumpers and are neutral playing for both teams and can play up and down their side line limited to 2 touch - # 1 – Keep possession using neutrals moving the ball at speed CP – Neutrals should always be looking for passing lanes, Supporting runs / angles from center players, quick 1 & 2 touch passing in tight spaces - # 2 – Now bumpers can only play for their own team - # 3 – Add blue gates for final progression with the goal being to make as many completed passes through the blue gate as possible CP – If you can’t score, keep good possession, look for passing lanes, creative with movement to score through blue gates Y X Y X X Y Y X 3 v 3 New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035

27. NN -X vs Y 4v4 + Play Maker (PM) and Nuetrals (N) - Both teams attempt to connect with their targets using the PM and N’s -Targets on end lines either side - Can only play to your own teams targets - Dribble through either gate for a point CP -Play with head up looking for options -Good decision making, go for point or keep possession, don’t force points -Neutrals moving at good angles for support Progression # 1 - Dribble through Gate for 1 point, Pass through gate for 2 points Progression # 2 - Pass through gate only for 2 points 4 v 4 + 1 (PM) New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc N N

28. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 6 - Finishing

29. X X X X X X X X Players is pairs 10 yards apart with 1 ball between 2 # 1 – Passing around square CP : Adjust feet, Direction of 1 st touch, Crisp inside foot pass (reverse direction to go with left foot also) # 2 – Adjust grid to 20 yards (move one line only) – Now working on striking ball to partner using driven strike CP : (Add coaching points at separate times, don’t give all points together) - Angle of approach (45 degrees) - Surface of foot (ridge running from big toe toe up foot) - Head and knee over ball - Follow body to target - Land on striking foot (low and under control) New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso X X X X 10 yards #1 X X X X X X X X X XX X 20 yards #2

30. K Y X2 - X1 passes ball into Y who controls ball and dribbles towards X1 who jogs forward. - Y kills ball (squish) at halfway point and then jogs backwards out of way - X1 strikes ball at goal - X1 gathers ball and goes around the outside of the grid to the other side to X2 - As soon as X1 shoots, X2 plays ball to opposite side to do same drill using left side - After 2 minutes X1 and X2 become Y and Y then become X1 & X2 (for groups with less ability, begin with a dribble / squish removing the pass) CP - Connect pass (eye contact) - Timing of squish / strike - Lock ankle - Angle of approach - Body weight through ball to target - Land on striking foot Progression Y now passes ball into X1 who must control ball before strike (two touch) CP - Organize feet - Sofft1st touch to create angle of approach with touch - Quick strike on goal New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolution Y X1 Y Y

31. Play 4v4 or 3v3 based on numbers with two neutral players who play unopposed with two touch on the outside of the field - Condition for the game is that once a player enters the attacking half of the field they use a 1v1 move to then finish on goal - CP - Look to attack at speed and finishing quickly after move! - Team Mates should quickly follow shots in - Use neutrals to gain space and time on the ball New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc 4v4 N N

32. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc U-13/14 PROGRAM WEEK 7 – Individual/Group Defending

33. -x1 passes to x2 over 5-8 yds, passing on front foot. CP - CP - On Toes, Self Preparation Progression 1 - If x1 or x2 squashes ball, other player must sprint to the ball and touch w/foot CP CP -Look at players feet and body position. Progression 2 -If x1 or x2 squishes ball and then takes foot off ball, other player runs around player w/ball, lead pass, then perform a change of direction move. CP CP - Quick feet Progression 3 -If x1 or x2 opens up, defender comes to player w/ball, player receiving turns away and shield ball from defender CP CP - Tall to small quickly 10 yd X1 X2 Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 X1 X2 X1 X2 New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc

34. 2v2 DEFENDING Begin w/shadow play, 2v2 w/players in possession taking two touches before passing to partner. (explain shape and roles of 1 st and 2 nd defender to “pressure” and “corner”) - 2v2 to end line - X try to stop ball at end line - If ball goes out of play, team that lost it goes off.CP -1 st defender applies immediate pressure -Push player w/ball to 2 nd defender -2 nd defender covers between ball and goal -Close space quickly -Transition to 1 st defender 15 yds 25 yds XX X X YY Y Y Coach …. X2 Groups New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc

35. 4v4 with one team defending the big goal and the other team defending the two small goals. The two Neutrals (N) & Target (T) play for which ever team has the ball and play limited to two touch creating a 7v4 for team in possession CP Defending team look to get ball wide early to attack small goals Attacking team look to combine with neutral players to get early shots on goal N N K 40 30 New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc 4v4 Or 3v3 T

36. New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocce U-12/14 PROGRAM WEEK 7 – Attacking in Final 1/3

37. Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 X X X Step #1 -X in blue line 1 dribbles towards red cones and performs a feint past cones and then shoots on goal Step # 2 - As soon as X shoots, he spins in to receive a pass from Y in yellow line and SETS the ball back for Y to make a 1 st time strike on goal Step # 3 - As soon as Y shoots, Z in the red line dribbles ball down the line (cones are used as a guide) and delivers cross into box for X AND Y to try to finish on goal CP Step # 1 - Attack cone with speed,timing of move on cone / defender, good separation with feint, look at GK before finishing / placing strike Step # 2 – Quality of SET (not a pass) back from X, Y should shorten strides as he gets closer to the ball, Y should not kill the space after passing to X and should land on striking foot towards target Step # 3 – X & Y should check out of 6 yard box before cross (stay behind the ball), Z should try to deliver ball into dangerous area between 6 yard box and penalty spot Z Y Y Z Z Y 1v1 move Set New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

38. Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 X X X Step #1 -X in blue line passes to D1 who passes ball back and acts as a shadow defender, X performs 1v1 move and finishes Step # 2 – X is now marked by D2 so when X receives ball from Y this creates a 2v1 to goal, using set (as before), overlapping run by Y, turn and shoot by X Step # 3 – Z now dribbles towards 5x5 red box with D3 in there. Z can either beat D3 using a feint or play a give and go in behind using coach (or another player) CP Step # 1 – Self preparation to receive pass using positive 1 st touch forward. Timing of move by looking at defender while dribbling Step # 2 – Be creative with movement, X plays with back to goal, defender behind. Angle and distance of support by Y Step # 3 – Z should try to beat D3 1 on 1 and use coach only if D3 shows inside, try to SET UP defender before passing or performing 1v1 move Progression : D2 now defends cross, D1 plays full defense (not shadowing) Z Y Y Z Z Y 1v1 move Vs Defender Set Coach D 1 D 2 D 3 New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

39. K K X X X X - Split Group into two teams with keepers Players form two lines behind each go - Coach passes into Blue team and calls out a number, for example 21. - The 1 st number is the number of attackers and the 2 nd number is the number of defenders - 21 = 2v1, 32 = 3v2, 11 = 1v1 - Build up from smaller numbers - Play 5 minutes and switch to greens attacking CP -Player with the ball must make good decisions - Player with ball should try to commit a defender to open space for team mates, take shot of defending team back off - Creative movement from support players - Angle and distance of support - Use combination plays to unbalance defenders -Progression -Limit time to 20 seconds to promote quick sharp attacks on goal New England Revolution Academy. One Patriot Place. Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso X X X X X X X X X Coach