The Youth Sports Blog for Common Sense Coaching
My name is Craig Lansing and my goal is simple - to expand soccer knowledge to any coach that wants to be involved in a conversation. We all have different styles, theories and knowledge of the game but we simply get better by expanding our education and learning to listen to others so we can become the best coach in our own unique way.
First we must look at the ideal traits of a Wing Midfielder:
This post is the first of several on Defense by Position where we look at the role of a Striker (#9) on the Defensive side of the ball. Coaches will often have differing opinions on what they want their striker to do when not on the attack. These actions often depends on their style of play, formation and game situation so please do not take this as the only way.
Read MorePrinciples of Defense terms are often used by coaches but many times not really understood by players. This post defines the 5 Principles of Defense and shows diagrams of what it looks like on a soccer field in a straight forward manner.
Read MoreIn soccer many coaches, teams and players may say the same thing in a different way thus creating some confusion from the players as it leaves it up to their interpretation. In order to avoid confusion we must develop a Defensive Soccer Vocabulary
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