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When teams progress to 9 v 9 and 11 v 11, it is an exciting time for coaches, players and parents alike. Players especially are chomping at the bit to emulate the version of soccer that their idols in the pro game play. For coaches, the chance to test themselves with 22 players on the […]

Coaching team shape to 7 v 7 teams is a debate that will never go away. For some, it is an aberration to even consider it. While I understand the mindset behind this, a trip to one of the most prestigious Academies in the world means I beg to differ. Done in moderation, shape training

Any youth soccer coach will tell you that if there was a guaranteed way to get at least 1% more out of their players in every session, they would use it. After all, regardless of our motivations, we all want our players to improve. A lot us look for new drills and or/games, and while