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Looking forward to the comeback! We have a Top 15 Norcal team that plays in the NPL/ EA division. We're a big club and strong team but don't attract high level talent in comparison to our MLS/ ECNL neighbors. Any advice on recruiting or thoughts on league names tags? (EA, MLS, ECNL, etc). Is there a definitive ranking system that covers all leagues?

First time coaching. 10-14 yr old all great tips. Amazing people dont have ethics

I have a question. On a direct kick by the offense from just outside the penalty box, say 25 yards. Can other offensive players be behind the defense, standing in front of the goal when the ball is kicked and without touching it?

great video. thanks for this.

So with this as your basic template, how often do you run any other dedicated sessions? For example, what ratio of practices are defending?

Thank you I love finding vids like this with good easy to follow and applicable training ideas, big help!

Amazing video!!! Thank you!!!

Can you do a 3-4-1 thanks❤

Thank you btw for this!

How would you adapt these to U6?

thank you for your information- so informative and such great reminders!!!

Good list... I definitely refrain from teaching "booting downfield". I only teach it in practice to get the point across that if players are bunching, one needs to boot the ball into space to prevent tunnel vision.

All Leeds aren’t we 💙💙

Thank you . I enjoy the simplicity of your videos and explanations. Can you tell me some professional teams that play this formation so I can have my team watch.

Coach Rory I was recently selected to coach our U9/10 All-Star girls team and I will be hosting two tryouts for the team. Do you have any recommendations on drills that would be best over the hour long tryout to assist in making the decision on who would be best for the team? Thanks!

You always have awesome content thanks for the tips

Very similar (and not surprisingly) to how youth soccer is approached in Brazil.

This is great stuff. I really appreciate the content you produce.

This is why soccer will never grow in the US. They are trying to make it unique for a specific types of people. Specifically with those prices. Soccer all around the world is played in Barrios and most of the times for free and most of the great players come from those places. The sporting federation in the US needs a revamp. A lot of kids can't do it because they cannot afford it. Pay to play is unfair and should be addressed.

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Waiting for the complicated pattern coach ✌️

Fantastic video. What is a dedicated soccer parent to do to push back against this system? Seems to be a daunting obstacle to overcome.

The draft system is the most un-American system there is. Pro/Rel is the most meritocratic. We NEED Pro/Rel to be competitive on the world stage.

Thanks for the great video. Which homework videos do you send to your players/parents?

This videos really have improved my football game knowledge so I’ve just wanted to thank you

Coach, when the team builds up and attacks down the left side of the field, does the 9 replace the 11? And if so, where does the 11 go?

You mention that you have a philosophy about "what kids should be doing at home". Id like a video on that please!

A local program here in Maryland costs over $10k/year to play on the 2nd and 3rd tier travel teams. That’s just for the fees and doesn’t include travel.

Great content would love to talk

I don’t get why you ”have to” to do one of these suggestions. My team doesn’t work like this. For example I like when the players switch positions in build up play and that’s why my team has been succesful. Don’t listen to the narrative that you ”have to” do like this guy is saying. Be creative and try different things! It will make you a better coach.

Coach Rory the US doesn't need promotion relegation. It needs a real youth academy program like La Masia in Barcelona and River Plate academy in Argentina or anywhere else. Actually TV revenue sharing is the best and more fair way to split the pot . The other top countries' clubs take way more money, that they should and that's why Barcelona and Real Madrid can afford galacticos teams and other irregular BS. Like PSG, Man City, Girona. Etc etc. Youth pay to play is out of control. Inner city poor kids should have a fair shot to making the MLS team academy of their age group and if they are good enough all expenses to play and go to school are covered. Every year academys have open free tryouts. Scouts find this players around the country/world. They keep 22 kids per birth year. You can lose your spot every given year if a better kid makes it. Merit only. That doesn't change pay to play youth and USL and any other league. The biggest issue is kids not playing because they can't afford it.

I'm struggling to get the kids to shoot, let alone properly. They seem scared to shoot or can't make decisions who should! We out play teams but cannot score goals. Any help would be appreciated!

1:40 passing away from the crowd of defenders

Would this be a separate warmup before a game or do you recommend mainly doing this before practice?

What made you go with PEP instead of FIFA 11+? PEP is the first program I’ve seen in a long time recommending static stretching in the warm-up as opposed to cool down.

Coach, thanks for adding another tool to our bags. After watching multiple high level women go down to ACL tears right before the World Cup and now Sergino Dest, I've been wondering what the coaching world has been doing to address this. Are there typically sports medicine soccer clinics available to learn about these types of exercises?

I've used these drills and they are very helpful, also to avoid bunching. Thanks for the vids!

Did the 1v1 exercises with our U10s in the last couple of training sessions and the kids loved it. Incorporated the throw-in variation to get some useful practice on that aspect as well. Great video, glad I discovered your channel!

Hello. Firstly, I wanted to express my gratitude for the informative videos you've shared; they've been incredibly helpful. I've been delving into the world of 7-a-side formations lately and came across the 2-1-1-2 formation. It seems quite intriguing, and I was wondering if you could share your thoughts on its effectiveness. Specifically, could you list the advantages and disadvantages of using this formation?

I really enjoy when u add the video clips of your teams running the plays. If u can throw more clips like this at the end of videos that would be awesome.

As a parent of a 10u soccer club player. How do I approach the coach to offer help?

Hey man, sometimes I feel insane with what I see from Americans on this subject. To hear someone who actually understands why pro/rel matters is such a rarity. Even most of the people who talk of pro/rel don't understand how most other problems stem from it.

I think you slightly misunderstand how soccer works in Europe. Professional teams’ academies are a tiny proportion of grassroots soccer. Most kids play for their local club with their parents paying subscription fees. There’s no “end” except your kid having fun and improving. The bigger issue is the scale of fees which I understand are much higher on the US. How many talented kids are priced out of top teams? To what extent do coaches allow kids to just make mistakes? It’s different when the financial stakes are higher.

Well, they are only 8 years old. I find they aren't able to pass very far and don't have the vision of the field, which comes with ball mastery, maturity, and experience. Even some older boys still hog the ball.

Mental preparation for young kids - brilliant!

The real question is, is if you are on the Boca fan side! Around the riverside :-(

Fantastic advice, one of your best videos so far. Thank you and keep up the great content!

do you use any other products from duktig?

I coach HS age rec ball and their brains would explode trying to keep up with this simple drill 😅

I'm only going to repeat what others are saying, but this is excellent