WEEK 7 TRAINING: May 4 - 10
Update: Return to Play Tentative Date: May 18, Pre-Registration Opens May 15

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 9
Let's get to the game! 
GAME ANALYSIS #7: "Greats from a Generation Back"
MATCH REVIEW:  What are the team tactics in this match? 
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (10 minutes).  At the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. During the game pay attention to the "team" strategy and see if you can think like the coach and what he asked his players to do before the match.  The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 

14TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Thursday, May 7
Complete by:  Sunday, May 10
Topic: Dribbling on the Move Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: 1 soccer ball, 8 Cones, 1 Target/Goal 

SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each dribbling activity in the video.  Use a progression scale as follows:  Rep 1: Under Control. Rep 2: Under control faster.   Rep 3 & 4:  Play Faster giving up some control.  Rep 5 and 6: Give up some control and go at your top-end speed.  Mistakes are OK.  Test yourself, and take a good attitude to failure.  Find your limit of top-end speed by allowing yourself to make mistakes today. 
d. Be sure you are using BOTH SIDES of your body (Right AND Left).   
e. To end session dribble around your training area/yard using the moves just learned.  This is called "Imagination" play.  Do this for 1-2 minutes.  Score a few "imaginary goals" and be sure to celebrate!  Today add a couple of moments where you toss the ball slightly above your head and control it before dribbling on!
f. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video.  

13TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Monday, May 4
Complete by:  Wednesday, May 6
Topic: Passing Inventory, 5 Types of Passes Time Required: 30 minutes 
Equipment: 1 soccer ball, 1 Training Partner (Parent, Sibling, Friend), 1 target/goal 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each passing activity in the video.  
d. Be sure you are using BOTH SIDES of your body (Right AND Left).   Do 10X RIGHT and 10X LEFT for each different type of pass. 
e. To end session dribble around your training area/yard using the moves just learned.  This is called "Imagination" play.  Do this for 1-2 minutes.  Score a few "imaginary goals" and be sure to celebrate!  Today add a couple of moments where you toss the ball slightly above your head and control it before dribbling on!
f. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video.  

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WEEK 6 TRAINING: APRIL 27-May 3
Update: Return to Play Tentative Date: May 18
 

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 3
Let's get to the game! 
GAME ANALYSIS #6: "When Spurs made their push."
MATCH REVIEW:  What are the team tactics in this match? 
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (20 minutes).  At the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. During the game pay attention to the "team" strategy and see if you can think like the coach and what he asked his players to do before the match.  The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 

12TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Thursday, April 30
Complete by:  Sunday, May 3, 2020
Topic: Basic Juggling Time Required: 30 minutes 
Equipment: 1 soccer ball,1 target/goal 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video.  Work on each phase for about 5 minutes.  THE GOAL: 5 consecutive "juggles" or "keep ups".  
d. Be sure you are using BOTH SIDES of your body (Right AND Left). 
e. To end session dribble around your training area/yard using the moves just learned.  This is called "Imagination" play.  Do this for 1-2 minutes.  Score a few "imaginary goals" and be sure to celebrate!  Today add a couple of moments where you toss the ball slightly above your head and control it before dribbling on!
f. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video.  

11TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Monday, April 27
Complete by:  Wednesday, April 29
Topic: Basic Footskills & Dribbling  Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: 1 soccer ball,1 target/goal 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video. 
d. Do each activity / skill 8X Right Side and 8X Left Side.
e. To end session dribble around your training area/yard using the moves just learned.  This is called "Imagination" play.  Do this for 1-2 minutes.  Score a few "imaginary goals" and be sure to celebrate! 
f. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video.  

 

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WEEK 5 TRAINING: APRIL 20-26

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Let's get to the game! 
GAME ANALYSIS #5: "When Beckham Became a National Hero"
MATCH REVIEW:  What qualities make a good attacking soccer player? 
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (10 minutes).  At the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. During the video pay attention to the trends in Beckham's game, and try to identify a single attacking quality that helped him become a national hero.  The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 

10TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Thursday, April 23
Complete by:  Saturday, April 25
Topic: Attacking Body Feints, 1v1 Dribbling   Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: 1 soccer ball,1 target/goal 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video. 
d. Do each activity / skill 5X Right Side and 5X Left Side.
e. To end session dribble around your training area/yard using the moves just learned.  This is called "Imagination" play.  Do this for 1-2 minutes.  Score a few "imaginary goals" and be sure to celebrate! 
f. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

9TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Monday, April 20
Complete by:  Wednesday, April 22
Topic: Cognitive Training   Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: Training Buddy (Parent/Sibling), 1-2 soccer balls, 8 markers, 2 colors, 1 target/goal 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Don't forget to prep for the session  - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video. 
d. Do each activity / skill 5X Right Foot and 5X Left Foot. 
e. Please complete the activities until the video reaches the "cognitive" passing patterns.  At this stage you are welcome to try these advanced patterns if you'd like.  These patterns have a "high fail rate" because they focus on "transference", meaning they are more game applicable.  Please welcome the failur as an opportunity to grow and develop.  
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

 

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WEEK 4 TRAINING: APRIL 13-19

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Let's get to the game!  GAME ANALYSIS #4: "Attacking Soccer"
MATCH REVIEW:  What qualities make a good attacking soccer player? 
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (15 minutes). Please have a pen ready to jot down some notes.  At the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 

8TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Thursday, April 16
Complete by:  Friday, April 17
Topic: Shooting   Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & 4 Markers/Cones & Target (goal or fence or wall) 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video. 
d. Do each activity / skill 5X Right Foot and 5X Left Foot. 
e. Repeat each activity at "faster speed".  
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

 

SKILL CHECK #4: The Tootsie Challenge, Complete & Send Video to TheSideMedia@gmail.com

 

7TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, Monday, April 13
Complete by:  Wednesday, April 15
Topic: Shooting   Time Required: 40 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & 4 Markers/Cones & Target (goal or fence or wall) 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video, beginning with level 1 and working to level 2.  
d. Do each activity / skill 5X Right Foot and 5X Left Foot. 
e. Today at the end of the session try to complete a circuit of every skill working from SKILL #1, to SKILL #2, to SKILL #3.   This is called "interleaving" has a lower success rate of mastery, but a higher transference rate to actual competition. 
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

WEEK 3 TRAINING: APRIL 6-12

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Let's get to the game!  GAME ANALYSIS #3: "Club Ethos"
MATCH REVIEW:  MATCH THAT MADE HISTORY, THAT NOONE KNEW ABOUT
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (10 minutes). At the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 



6TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, THURS, APRIL 9
Complete by:  Saturday, April 11
Topic: 2-Cone Footskills   Time Required: 20 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & 2 Markers/Cones 
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the training video below. 
c. Perform each activity in the video, beginning with level 1 and working to level 2.  
d. Do each activity / skill for 25 seconds.  Rest for 25 seconds.  Repeat X4. 
e. Today at the end of the session try to complete a circuit of every skill working from SKILL #1, to SKILL #2, to SKILL #3, with 25 second rest intervals between.  This is called "interleaving" has a lower success rate of mastery, but a higher transference rate to actual competition. 
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

5TH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U, MON, APRIL 6
Complete by:  Wednesday, April 8th 
Topic: Dribble to Finish, Attacking     Time Required: 25 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & 10-15 Markers/Cones & Goal or Self Created Target
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Watch the 5-minute training video below once through 
c. Perform each activity in the video, beginning with level 1 and working to level 2.  For parents helping a child, please map out the cone set up for each activity (there are 8 activities). 
d. Do each activity level at 4 repititions. 
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

THIS WEEKS SKILL CHECK #3: LIFTING THE BALL (parents can try!) 
Complete. Video. Send in to thesidemedia@gmail.com.  Post on IG, TW, FB w/ #TSW and #TheSideWork.

WEEK 2 TRAINING: MARCH 30 - APRIL 5

THIS WEEKEND'S GAME DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Let's get to the game!  GAME ANALYSIS #2: "Action Decisions"
MATCH REVIEW:  BARCELONA vs REAL MADRID, LA LIGA 2017
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (15 minutes). Have the pause button ready. Answer the questions and make the predictions "in-game" during the action.  Then, at the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 



FOURTH TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Complete by:  Friday, April 3
Topic: Ball Mastery     Time Required: 20 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & One Marker/Cone
SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. Repeat the session from last week (see first video below: Ball Skills Intro II).  And repeat the "One Cone Drills". 
c. Perform each skill in the video for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.  This time do not repeat the "same skill in a "back to back" manner.  Instead follow this pattern:  Skill #1 20 seoconds, rest 20 seconds, Skill #2 20 seconds, rest seconds, etc.  Complete a full circuit of skills for SET 1.  DO 3 sets of circuits for each video. 
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, THIS WEEK'S SKILL CHECK 
SKILL CHECK #2: NECK CATCH - Complete Level 1

THIRD TRAINING SESSION 6U-8U MONDAY, MARCH 30
Complete by:  Wednesday, April 1
Topic: Ball Mastery     Time Required: 20 minutes 
Equipment: Soccer Ball & Flat Surface & One Marker/Cone

SESSION PLAN: 
a. Prep for the session with a quick warm-up - Living Room Warm-Up By Coach Luis
b. We recommend repeating the session from last week (see first video below: Ball Skills I).  
c. However if you want variety - we have added the "one-cone" drills introduced by Coach Kas (see video below). 
d. Perform each skill in the video for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.  Repeat 3X. 
e. Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 
f.  If you are up for completing both sessions - go for it!  Love the attitude! 

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THIS PAST WEEKEND'S GAME DAY
Let's get to the game!  GAME ANALYSIS #1: "Decisions"
Match Review: USA WOM vs SOUTH AFRICA WOM
Instructions: Please watch the game video below (7 minutes). Have the pause button ready. Answer the questions and make the predictions "in-game" during the action.  Then, at the end, report what you learned via the Quiz. The quiz shows up at the very end of the video after you sign-in w/ your email or opt out of signing in. 
NOTE: Exciting news!  There is a chance The Side is able to get the South African National Team Coach, Ms. Desiree Ellis, to connect with our players on social media to answer questions next week!  Stay tuned! 

FIRST SKILL CHECK #1: 6U-8U WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
Complete by:  Saturday, March 28 
Topic: Balance & Coordination     Time Required: Open Ended 
Equipment: Roll of Toilet Paper (get parent's permission) 

SESSION PLAN: 
a. Try to juggle a roll of toilet paper as many times as you can. Looking for players to beat 5! 
b. Video.  Report to your coach.  Post on FB using #TSW (The Side Works).  Sign in at end of video. 


 

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