Classroom Session

1. Classroom Session

2. Session 1Nutrition and Conditioning

3. Nutrition Clip • https://youtu.be/lDdZGM3H2o0

4. Key Principles to a Good Training Diet • Carbohydrate is the major nutrient that fuels the working muscle cell in the game of soccer. THE ENERGY NUTRIENT! The diet should be high in carbohydrate-rich foods. • Protein is THE HEALING AND RECOVERY NUTRIENT! Although important for growth, formation of red blood cells, and hormones, protein is not the key energy nutrient. The diet should include a moderate amount of protein rich foods. • Always watch your portion sizes as too much of either can lead to lower performance

5. What to eat before a game Morning meal ideas or anytime snacks 2 pieces of toast with jelly or honey (30 grams carbohydrates) 1 bagel with jelly or honey (32 grams of carbohydrates) 1 chocolate granola bar (20 grams carbohydrates) 1 cup oatmeal, ½ cup skim milk (20 grams carbohydrates) 2 cups cold cereal, 1 cup skim milk (44 gram carbohydrates) 1 cup orange juice (26 gram carbohydrates) 1 cup applesauce (60 gram carbohydrates) 1 medium banana (26 gram carbohydrates) 1 cup cooked rice mixed with 1 cup vanilla yogurt (36 grams carbohydrates)

6. Afternoon meal model or anytime snacks Sandwich with high protein filling (meat, cheese, fish, egg salad) Salad, fruit or vegetable Cooked vegetables (broccoli, carrots, etc.) one piece of fruit Beverage: milk (soy or regular), juice, sports drink

7. Evening meal model or anytime snacks Chicken, turkey, beef, fish – 4-6 oz (size of the palm of an adult’s hand) 2-3 cups of a high carbohydrate food / starchy food (rice, pasta, potatoes, corn, peas), can also include breads and cereals Vegetables (2 cups), Fruit (2 pieces), Milk (1-2 cups) or Juice (1-2 cups)

8. Hydration, what to drink and why • Before a game, drink 16 oz. Or 2 cups of fluid one hour prior to playing • During a game, make an effort to drink 4-6 oz. or ½ cup of fluid every 15-20 minutes of play time • After a game, drink immediately and often until urine colour is very light yellow to clear Encourage athletes to carry water bottles and start hydrating in preparation for a game the night before. According to some studies, urine colour can be related to hydration and this may be a good way to help younger athletes pay attention to how much they’ve had to drink.

9. Conditioning for soccer • Effective Warm –Up Light Exercise, Dynamic Stretching (on the move) • Effective Cool Down Light Exercise, Static Stretching (standing still), Hydrotherapy, Foam Rollers

10. Conditioning for soccer • Do not just go out and run!!!! • Soccer is not just a game where players run none stop for 60/70/80/90 minutes. • Going to have a look at some professional soccer team fitness exercises

11. Nike Academy Clip • https://youtu.be/XAYNxtMBAWs

12. All Exercises you can do solo or with a friend • Take advantage while you can

13. Session 2Tactical Analysis of opposition players. Watching and analysing games

14. When we talk of tactics, we are referring to three categories: • Individualtactics, in which two players confront each other in a 1 v. 1 duel. • Group tactics, involving two or more players within a 15-yard radius around the ball. • Team tactics, which refers to the style of soccer a team plays. Team tactics involves systems of play, high- and low-pressure defending, playing directly and indirectly.

15. Individual tactics, in which two players confront each other in a 1 v. 1 duel. What should we look for: • Quickness (Fast/ slow) • Size (Tall/short) • Strong Foot (Right footed/ left footed) • Tendencies (do they favour a particular move, motion, skill, etc…)

16. Group tactics, involving two or more players within a 15-yard radius around the ball. Working as a unit or side of the field, for example (Left full back, left wing, central defender, central midfielder) working together too trap a player and win the ball back.

17. Team tactics, which refers to the style of soccer a team plays. Team tactics involves systems of play (Formation) High- and low-pressure defending (Pressuring the back line or not) Directly and indirectly attacking (Log ball or slower build up) Attacking Type – Through the middle or wings

18. 4-3-3 4-5-1 3-5-2/ 5-3-2

19. Yellow Team Formation?

20. Why is understanding opposition tactics important for us as players? • Finding the holes in the formations!! • Awareness of opposition players and where they may be. • Understanding where the oppositions weaknesses are. • Understanding what a player may be going to do and how they may do it. “I spend the entire 90 minutes looking for space on the pitch. I’m always between the opposition’s two holding midfielders and thinking, ‘The defence is here, so I get the ball and I go there to where the space is.” – Xavi

21. Team 1 - Chelsea Team 2 - Arsenal • Formation? • High or low pressure? • Direct or slower build up? • How are they attacking? Middle, Wing? • Key Players? • Game footage - https://youtu.be/ZFhLrLvmkF4

22. Session 3Sportsmanship and Respect

23. Sportsmanship and attitude towards teammates and opponents • Respect for opposition • Respect for teammates • Respect for officials • Respect for yourself • Sportsmanship

24. Sportsmanship Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Kids learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. • Acts of great sportsmanship – Di Caniovideo https://youtu.be/70cqi2BljPU

25. Respect for opposition • Shake Hands after the game • Be respectful no matter the score • Put the ball out for injuries • No intentional injuries/ revenge tackles

26. Respect for teammates • Don’t all have to be friends off the field • When you practise and play you must play all out for each other, soccer is a team game. “I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players.” – Pelé

27. Respect for officials • Shake Hands after the game • Be respectful no matter the score of what decisions were made in the game • Examples “I play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do.” – Wayne Rooney

28. Respect for Yourself • Think about not just what you do in a soccer game, or on the field at practise but in LIFE!

29. Session 4 College Recruiting

30. !!YOUR GPA COMES FIRST!!! • Even D1 college teams don't have much money to offer.   Kids who need financial assistance should plan more on academic assistance compared to any athletic scholarship--this isn't football with 85 scholarships per school.    • Kids who think just because they are good at soccer will help them get into a school are generally WRONG.  • Most college coaches I have spoke too will tell you if you can't get into the school academically, there is very little they can do to make that happen just because they would like to have you on their team.  

31. Timing Of Recruitment

32. Timing Of Recruitment

33. Freshman Year • Work on improving your GPA • Work with your coaches not just High School but also Travel to find out what you need to work on • Play 100% and train 100% each and every time • Participate in ODP programmes • Attend college ID camps

34. Things to consider when selecting a college programme • First consideration should be academic • Major? Size of college? (Big, 15,000+/ Medium 5-15,000/ Small <5,000) Location? (Local, State or Distant), Environment (Private, State, Religious)? • Then Consider the soccer Programme • Do you prefer D1, D2, D3, NAIA…???? • Style of Play? What do you know about the staff? Does the programme need players at your position? • Realistic chances- Are you good enough? Programme potential?

35. Sophomore Year • STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, focus on improving your GPA • Continue to participate in ODP and all soccer activities, Travel and High School • Meet with coaches to discuss what needs to be improved • Attend ‘college nights’ sessions and gather information on potential colleges via counsellors, internet, visits • Begin assembling a list of 8-10 colleges you may want to attend • Email Potential colleges about interest • Attend college ID camps on your college list • Be aware of email and contact restrictions the NCAA have between potential players and coaches

36. Emails to Coaches • Personalizing the contact emails to coaches, not sending "mass emails" with lots of coaches on the same email. • Having some decent knowledge of the school/team you are interested in were all highlighted.  • Remember these coaches get a ton of inquiries so the email/resume needs to be a good first impression

37. Soccer Resume

38. Highlight Films • Good quality is a bonus but generally speaking they say keep the clip to a few minutes...not too long.    • Highlight what/who you want them to see in the film.  • Websites like Hudl help do this---most high school teams in the area have Hudl accounts that make it easy for players to customize game film.

39. Junior Year • Make sure academics are up to date and know tests such as SAT & ACT deadlines are being met • Slim list down to around 5-7 colleges • Be Proactive – Send emails to preferred colleges stating interest in programme • Send game and or tournament/ showcase schedule for the coaches. • Obtain a letter of recommendation or develop a reference list for applications • Continue to play high school and travel soccer • Arrange visits to preferred colleges to have on site views and meet the coaches • Attend games at the college if possible, if not possible try and attend the same level D1/ D2/ D3…. Etc. • Register with NCAA National Clearinghouse (See school councillor to help with this aspect) • Attend college ID camps on your college list • Be aware of email and contact restrictions the NCAA have between potential players and coaches

40. Senior Year • College coaches can make contact with you after July 1st between your junior and senior year • Narrow your list to 3-5 colleges • Arrange official college visit and interviews • Apply to the colleges • Review acceptances and then choose where you want to go • Notify colleges of acceptance or non acceptance • Sign National letter of intent (Begins 1st Wednesday in February) • File financial aid forms by January 1st (Required in order to receive a soccer scholarship) Dates may change from year to year but month will usually remain the same (Contact school councillor for more info)

41. Its not too late • Reach out to coaches • Let them know of interest in playing • Some players can be walk ons • See what they can offer you and let them know what you can offer them!

42. Player Roles and Positions

43. Player Roles and Positions • Goalkeeper • Defenders (Wide and Central) • Midfielders (Wide and Central) • Attackers

44. Defenders An interlinking combination between defenders and midfielders means they should work together and coordinate their movements • Full Backs – In attack must push up the field in support of the midfield and wide midfielders, to provide cover from counter attacks, or give an outlet for the wingers to drop the ball off too.

45. Full backs – When defending drop back and tuck into the centre to be close to the central defenders and tighten up the back line close to the goal • Central Defenders – Usually stay back and give cover for the whole team and cover up and long balls that the oppositions defence may try to make and prevent the quick counter attacks. • Defend as a team - https://youtu.be/R_y4aQ8kSEY

46. Midfield The Midfield is the powerhouse, pressing the opponents and dropping to support the defence when the team is out of possession • Wide Midfielders – When defending must tuck into squeeze the space in midfield, stopping the attacks and making it hard for teams to pass through them • Central Midfielders –In defence must drop back to support their defenders

47. Wide Midfielders – Going forward must support the forwards and attack on the wings, pulling the oppositions defence wide thus creating space in the middle and sending in good crosses for the attackers • Central Midfielders – Must push forward in support of the attackers, if playing the central midfielders one can join the attacker going forward but the other must stay slightly behind to gather up loose balls or be the drop pass

48. Attackers Attackers usually have the lowest number, (2 or 1) • When going forwards the attackers must hold up the ball and wait for support if outnumbered, or go it alone if gong quickly on the counter attack or vs 1 defender • When defending the attackers must make a lot of effort in pressuring the ball high up the field to make it harder for the opposition to make good passes and take time on the ball Finding Space and Attacking - https://youtu.be/_dYy4QGXnns