Do the Boring Things Well
DEFENDING
Close the man with the ball down
Make the player pass backwards (you can’t stop that)
Track your player do not ball watch
Organise at set pieces, take responsibility
No Stupid fouls, right place and right occasion
Keep ball out of out box (90% goal scored in the box)
Block crosses
ATTACKING
Get the ball into the penalty box as soon as you can
Get as many players in the penalty box as we can
Receive the ball when you can see the opponents goal (side on)
Keep the ball moving, passing or dribbling
Quality delivery at all set pieces
Keep ball at throw ins, throw down line, never square
Shoot at every opportunity “hit the target”
Watch the ball hit your foot, don’t look at the goal
COMPONENTS OF BEING THE BEST SOCCER PLAYER
1. LIFESTYLE COMMITMENT
Develop/Change/Maintain
* Nutrition
* Rest
* Time Management
* Dependability/Reliability
2. SOCCER SKILLS-TECHNIQUES
* Passing
* Receiving
* Heading
* Shooting
* Individual Defense
* Tackling
3.PHYSICAL TRAINING/CONDITIONING
* Injury Rehabilitation/Injury Prevention
* Flexibility
* Weight Training
* Plyometrics
* Interval Training
4.ATHLETIC ABILITY/PHYSICAL ABILITIES
* Speed
* Quickness
* Eye/Foot Coordination
* Change of Direction
* Cognitive Abilities
* Personality and Mental Traits
5. WORK ETHIC
6. MENTAL PREPAREDNESS
* Knowing and understanding your system of play (TACTICS)
* Displaying a “here and now” - Practice and Match Focus
* Knowing Game Plans (Scouting Reports)
7. EFFORT –which is a combination of DISCIPLINE, INTENSITY and CONSISTENCY
8. COMMUNICATION
9. SELF-CONFIDENCE
Having the attitude that:
* You will be successful (“Being The Best That You Can Be”)
* That your team will be successful
10. COACHABILITY
11. ATTAINING YOUR ESTABLISHED GOALS
Observable & Measurable Individual and Team Goals
* Statistics in Practice
* Statistics in Match
* Annual Goals
12. FITTING INTO TEAM SYSTEM (YOUR ROLE)
13. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Displaying a positive attitude; not letting anyone else affect or choosing your attitude
14. GAME DAY/MATCH DAY PERFORMANCE – “GAMER”