5 ways to get players to practice seriously

5 ways to get players to practice seriously 

1. Tell them what you expect from them at practice 

2. Find out what they expect (at practice) (for the season). What motivates them to be there

3. Find out who your leaders are (they can connect the team)

4. Coach the team- but make the players that want to be there better

5. Have a mix of focus and fun (most of them just want to play) 

Prayer for solutions

God, sometimes I want an immediate solution for my problems. It can be so hard to wait, but I know Your timing and Your ways are perfect. As I wait for You, help me to learn from the current situation I’m in, focus on the blessings I currently have, and praise You for all the things You’re going to do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

5 keys to coaching when you are discouraged

5 Keys to coaching when discouraged 

1. Don't get frustrated (words, actions)

2. Remember, You are a good coach

3. You can not want success more than your team wants success

4. Give your team the information that you have (tactical, technical)

5. Be willing to adjust your coaching style to their learning style. 

prayer for troubles

God, thank You for caring about my troubles. I am grateful that You not only want to hear my problems, but You want to bring me peace. Jesus, I praise You for all You’ve done in my life and all that You will continue to do. You are always good—no matter what my situation looks like. Thank You for being my true, constant source of hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

5 keys to a good practice

5 Keys to a good practice 

1. Have a mix of (technical and tactical)

2. Have a mix of (confidence and challenge). Easy things they do well and new things that challenge them. 

3. Have a mix of (fun and focus) 

4. Have a practice routine. That way they will know what is next, and how to approach it (fun time or focus time) 

5. If you are not pleased with the energy or focus, challenge them until expectations are meet. They understand the importance of doing it correctly. 

unity

generous

be generous

prayer of mourning

God, You see those who mourn, and You promise to comfort them. Please bring healing to my heart when I grieve. Give me hope when I'm feeling hopeless, and strength when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Show me how close You are in the midst of my mourning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

prayer for the spirit

God, thank You for making a way for me to be with You. Thank You for giving me Your Spirit. What a gift to be part of Your family and to have Your Spirit. Help me build up the body of Christ the way You do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God's Word inspires

God, Your Word inspires me to be humble, gentle, and patient. But I can't do those things if Your love isn’t in me. Please teach me how to offer grace to those around me out of love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Improve Build up in opp half in order to create chances.

Improve Build up in opp half in order to create chances.

÷1st touch. Be open. Dont kick. Keep shape. Use teammates. Soft touch. Between defenders. Connect passes. 1-2 passes. Beat defenders. 

2v1. 2 goals for att. (20×15)

Beat the defender and score. 

+Opening. Move forward. Pass. Dribble. 

=How can you beat the defender. Get defenders off balance. 

=How can you beat def 2v1. 1-2 passes, give and go.

6v4. 6v3. 6v5. 2 goals each. (40×50)

Beat defenders and score goaks by creating 1v1s and 2v1s 

+Take them on. Support. Switch.

=Where is the best chance to score. Away from the def.

=How can you help your teammate. Keep shape, play around def.

5v5 +GK to goals. 

Beat defenders and score goaks by creating 1v1s and 2v1s 

+Take them on. Support. Switch.

=How can you beat def 2v1. 1-2 passes, give and go.

=Where is the best chance to score. Away from the def.

=How can you help your teammate. Keep shape, play around def.

Improve Build up in opp 1/2 in order to create chances

Improve Build up in opp 1/2 in order to create chances 

3v3. 4v4. Free play. (32×20)

Pass or dribble forward to score goals. 

+Opening, space. Head up. Take them on. Get around. 

=How do we find openings. Look at defenders position

=What do you do if you see an opening. Pass or dribble thru it

=How do you create an opening. Make the defenders move

3v2. 2v1. 4v3. Goal to Counters wide w/1GK. (or 1 goal each no GK) (24×24)

Create 1v1s. 2v1s and pass or dribble forward. 

Game. (65×45)

Move the ball forward to create scoring chances. 

Growth

God, I want to grow in wisdom. Please help me to approach my relationships with a willingness to learn and to listen. Allow me to develop relationships that draw me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Grace

God, You made a way for me to be part of Your family. Thank You! The entire concept of family exists because You created it. Help me understand Your heart for the body of Christ and love others the way You love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Gratefulness

God, I am so grateful for the good news of Jesus and my eternal relationship with You. Help me each day to share Your Word with those around me so they can experience Your love. Help me to live a life that honors You and inspires others to love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Clean heart

God, You desire a world that is marked by grace and mercy. Help me to be part of shaping that world by living a life that is pleasing to You. Please give me a heart that desires to be kind to others, not for show, but out of love for You and others.

Game task 1

Game tasks (1) Keeper 

1. Shut out 

2. Roll out 

3. Throw out 

4. Wide goal kicks 

5. Wide punts 

6. Play with feet 

(drop and switch)

7. Play with feet (out of box) 

Game task 2, 3

Game tasks (2,3)

Outside backs 

Defend 

1. Mark and intercept 

2. Pressure/cover 

3. No shots on goal 

Attack 

1. Find wide target 

2. Find CF 

3. Find Mids 

4. 1-2 on side line 

5. Switch the point of attack 

6. Cross 

7. Shot on goal 

8. Take Free kick 

9. Take Corner kick 

10. Show on corner kick 

Game task 4, 5

Game tasks (4,5)

Center backs 

Defend 

1. Mark and intercept 

2. Pressure/cover 

3. No shots on goal 

Attack 

1. Find wide target 

2. Find CF 

3. Find Mids 

4. Switch the point of attack 

5. Shot on goal 

6. Take Goal kick 

7. Take Free kick 

8. Take Corner kick 

9. Show on corner kick