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Category: Level 1

  • ⚽ Weekly Training Plan – Sept 15, 2025

    This week, all players will continue with the Level 1 routine at home 2 to 5 times, depending on their schedule and other sports. Players do not need to complete the routine on days they have a team practice or a game. The goal is to build consistency and keep developing good training habits through the fall season.

    🥅 Practices This Week

    There will be two practices with Coach Chase this week and one practice on Monday with Coach Mark.

    Here are links to the practice plans:

    • Wednesday, Sept 17
    • Thursday, Sept 18

    If you would like to review earlier sessions, you can find them here:
    👉 Practice Recaps

    🟢 Level 1 Routine

    ✅ 100 toe taps (stationary)
    ✅ Skill move of the week — Cryuff Turn (10 left, 10 right)
    ✅ 100 bounce juggles (ball can bounce once between touches)

    📌 Skill Move of the Week: Cryuff Turn

  • ⚽ Weekly Training Plan – Sept 1, 2025

    This week, all players should work through the Level 1 routine at home 2 to 5 times, depending on their schedule and other sports. Players do not need to complete the routine on days they have a team practice or a game. The goal is consistency and developing a routine going into the new school year.

    🥅 There will 2 practices with Coach Chase this week and one practice on Monday with Coach Mark. Here is a link to our practice plans…

    If you would like a recap on past practices you can view those here.

    🟢 Level 1 Routine

    ✅ 100 toe taps (stationary)
    ✅ Skill move of the week — Maradona (10 left, 10 right)
    ✅ 100 bounce juggles (ball can bounce once between touches)

    📌 Skill Move of the Week: Maradona Turn

    • 10 reps to the left
    • 10 reps to the right
    • Follow Coach Mark’s video for correct technique

    🎯 Notes for Players

    • Do the routine 2 to 5 times this week, but not on practice or game days.
    • If you are playing other sports, aim for the lower end of the range.
    • Track your bounce juggling total each session and try to beat your score.
    • Start each skill move slow and controlled, then add speed as you improve.

  • ⚽ Player Development

    Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Routines

    One of the best things our players can do is build a consistent training routine outside of practice. This isn’t meant to be done every day. Depending on the player’s schedule and other sports, it can be anywhere from 2 to 5 days per week. The goal is to establish some consistency. Let’s start every player at Level 1 for the first week unless they are already doing a routine.

    Below are three training levels based on skill. Players can move between them as they grow more confident.

    🟢 Level 1: Foundation Routine

    For players still learning ball control and building confidence with the ball.

    Recommended 2 to 5 times per week

    Routine
    ✅ 100 toe taps (stationary)
    ✅ 1 skill move of the week — practice both feet
    ✅ 100 bounce juggles

    💡 Tip: Bounce juggles are the first step toward juggling. Focus on rhythm and control, not speed.

    🔵 Level 2: Intermediate Routine

    For players who have control with toe taps and bounce juggles and are ready for more challenge.

    Recommended 2 to 5 times per week

    Routine
    ✅ Moving toe taps — 60 seconds nonstop
    ✅ 3 skill moves — at least 10 reps per foot each
    ✅ 250 bounce juggles

    🎯 Challenge: Track your bounce juggling high score each session and try to beat i t.

    🔴 Level 3: Advanced routine

    For players who are confident and consistent with control and bounce juggling and are ready to master juggling and wall work.

    Recommended 2 to 5 times per week

    Routine
    ✅ Moving toe taps — 60 seconds at game speed
    ✅ 3 skill moves — 10 reps per foot
    ✅ Regular juggling — see how many you do in a row.
    ✅ Wall training — 10 minutes (if available)
    Pass and receive off a concrete wall or backboard using the inside of the foot. Work on one-touch and two-touch passes. Track your clean streaks.

    💡 Pro Tip: Juggling is about patience and technique. Count your best streaks and celebrate every improvement.

    🧠 Why This Matters

    The point of these routines isn’t to wear kids out, it’s to help them build confidence. Even just a few sessions each week will make them feel more comfortable in games.