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  YOUTH SOCCER NEWS, HEADLINES AND TRAINING

In this section you will find targeted information about Youth Soccer.  If you are looking for soccer skill development,  fitness training and team training drills for all youth ages you have come to the right place.  This page has two components.  First,  we have searched the internet for information about youth soccer.  The links, drills and information that we found valuable are located below.  Second,  we have created drills, and other valuable information for all youth ages. 

 

Look for information about youth tournaments, scholarships, soccer sites for kids, coaching certifications and soccer videos at the bottom of this page. 

 

 

U6 AND U7 YOUTH SOCCER DRILLS IMPORTANT FITNESS TIPS

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U6 AND U7 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U6-U8 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U6 AND U7 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U6-U7 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

 

U6 Coaching Tips-Same as Coaching tips above.  One section of this document talks about what attributes to develop in U6 soccer players. 

 

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  1. 10 Soccer performance tips to improve athleticism.  Soccer Training Tips 

  2. Learn about soccer training from the Old German National Soccer Team Fitness Coach. Click here 

  3. Do you want to get fast?  Lift to become strong.  This means lower repetitions with high weight. High repetitions and low weight are not built for speed but for endurance.  In soccer you need to be fast. Click here

  4. Should youth soccer players be doing Plyometrics.  The answer may surprise you.  Youth and Plyometrics, click here!

  5. Two goals exist in performance programs: increase performance and reduce injury.  Make sure you don't skip the reduce injury part.  If you get injured you can't train, so now you are injured and potentially losing your performance.

  6. What is the foundation for performance programs?  Foundation for an integrated performance program 

  7. Kids can strength train. 

U8-U9 YOUTH SOCCER

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U8 AND U9 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U8-U9 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

  • Coaching U8 Soccer - Learn the basics of what needs to be emphasized at this age group. Learn techniques,  fitness, psychology and tactics specific to this age group. US youth Soccer

  • U8 Youth Soccer drills and skills development- This page is loaded with drills, ideas for coaching and books to help coach U8 soccer players.  You will also find animated drills for this age group.

  • U8 Dribbling - 5 drills to work on dribbling for U8 soccer players.  BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • U8 Receiving - 6 different drills to focus on this specific quality.  BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • U8 Pairs Activity - Pairs activity for U8 youth soccer players. 5 drills to use. BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • U8 Passing - 5 drills, including warm up, to work on passing.  BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • Create a Fun Environment for Youth Soccer BY US YOUTH SOCCER

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U8 AND U9 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U8-U9 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

 

Coaching U8 Soccer-The same resource as above.  One section focuses on the fitness needs for this young age group.  

 

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U10-U11 YOUTH SOCCER

 

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U10 AND U11 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U10-U11 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

  • Coach U10 Youth Soccer Players- Tips for coaching U10 soccer players.  This guide will give helpers on techniques,  fitness qualities, tactics and psychological aspects when coaching this age group.

  • Create a Fun Environment for Youth Soccer BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • U10 Foot Coordination and Speed - Full of activities and coaching for the development of foot speed and coordination, by US Youth Soccer.

  • U10 Heading - 5 Drills to work on heading for U10 youth soccer players.  BY US YOUTH SOCCER

  • U10 Tackling - 5 drills by US Youth Soccer to work on tackling. Purpose, coaching points and diagrams are provided.

  • U10 Receiving Lofted Balls - 5 drills with diagrams, descriptions and coaching points for working on this vital soccer quality, by US youth soccer.

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U10 AND U11 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U10-U11 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

 

Coach U10 Youth Soccer Players- Tips for coaching U10 soccer players.  This guide will give helpers on fitness qualities to keep in mind when coaching this age group.

 

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U12 AND U13 YOUTH SOCCER

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U12 AND U13 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U12-U13 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U12 AND U13 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U12-U13 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

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U14 AND U15 YOUTH SOCCER ELITE SOCCER FITNESS

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U14 AND U15 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U14-15 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U14 AND U15 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U14-U15 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

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U16 AND U17 YOUTH SOCCER      

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U16 AND U17 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U16-U17youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

  • U16 Coaching Guide - This includes tips on what tactical, fitness, psychological and technical aspects to look at with the U16 Soccer player.  by US Youth Soccer.

  • U16 Vision/Support - 6 activities for U16 soccer players to work on vision/support by US Youth Soccer. 

  • U16 Wing Play - 4 drills from US youth Soccer on Developing Wing play.  This lesson plan includes descriptions, diagrams and coaching points.

  • U17 Back third to Middle Third - Includes drills like, Numbers 3 v 3 + 2, Playing in two thirds, 11 v 11, by US youth soccer.

  • U17 Combining - 5 drills for working on combining.  These activities by US youth soccer provide diagrams and coaching points.

  • Passing and Receiving-Learn the elements in this passing drill. 

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U16 AND U17 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U16-U17 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

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U18 AND U19 YOUTH SOCCER      

SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR YOUTH U18 AND U19 AGES

 

In this section you will find drills, articles and lesson plans for developing tactics, techniques, and skills specific for U18-U19 youth soccer players.  Click on the orange and blue text above to expand the selection and see the topics.

 

U19 Coaching Guide - Fitness, tactical, technical and psychological aspects that must be developed in the U19 Soccer player.

U18 Heading - This lesson plan by US Youth Soccer works on heading for attack.  Includes drills, diagrams and coaching points.

U19 incorporating the goalkeeper into the attack - This drill plan has fundamental and match related drills to incorporate the goalkeeper into the attack. By US Youth Soccer.

 

SOCCER FITNESS FOR U18 AND U19 YOUTH PLAYERS

 

To learn more about performance enhancement and injury prevention for U18-U19 youth soccer players click on the orange and blue text above.  This will expand the selection to view drills and articles on fitness training for this age group.

 

U19 Coaching Guide - Fitness aspects that must be developed in the U19 Soccer player. 

 

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  TOURNAMENT INFORMATION   COACHING CERTIFICATIONS  
 

Here is a list of different sites that will help you locate soccer tournaments around the country:

 

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  PLAY COLLEGE SOCCER   SOCCER WEBSITES FOR KIDS  
  Here is a list of websites to learn more about soccer recruiting.   If you know of a fun soccer site for kids please let us know.

 

 
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