1. Principles of Play versus System of Play
Adrian Parrish
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Director of Coach & Player Development

2. Style of Play Spain = Passing & Maintaining Possession
Italy = Defensive Minded – Counter Attack
Chile = Speed of Play – Pressing
USA = Do we have one?

3. Player /Club Development
Creating a Culture
Embrace Excuses
Perception
Essentials of Quality
Player /Club Development
Education

4. Principles of Play For the Coach, the Players & Team
DELAY
PRESSURE
BALANCE
COVER
COMPACTNESS
CONTROL and RESTRAINT
PENETRATION
SUPPORT
WIDTH
MOBILITY
IMPROVISATION

5. Conceptualization The Five W’s
WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN WHY
SYSTEM OF
PLAY
PRINCIPLES OF
PLAY

6. Principles of Play For the Coach, the Players & Team
Roles & Responsibilities

7. X’s & O’s Picking the System Variation - Own Team - Opponents
- Type of Game
- Time of the Game
Club Philosophy

8. 8v8 or 9v9 Small Sided Game
In groups discuss the team and individual player qualities needed for teams to play in following Systems of Play
8v8 Games
9v9 Games

9. Playing By Numbers Players Understanding
Principles fit into the System
Transition from SSG to 11 v 11 9 11 7 10 8 6 2 3 5 4 1

11. Kentucky Youth Soccer Director of Coach & Player Development
Adrian Parrish
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