Technical Breakdown

A proactive approach to development will focus on the individual and providing them with the tools they need to become the best player they can be. However, coaching can only do so much for a player, and the highest level players have the intrinsic motivation, and individual drive to do more outside of their practice. Street soccer, fun individual games, and free play outside of structured practices can bring out the best in players.

Arriving 10 to 15 minutes before the start of practice and working on your juggling, or rebounding a ball off a wall will do wonders for your first touch and distribution, and the cumulative time of quality practice with the ball will help with the player furthering their ball mastery.

Practice Away from the Field

For a player to reach the highest level it comes down to firstly enjoying what they are doing, the player must enjoy and embrace the process. This comes from being able to play in a stress free environment. Yes, there must be challenges and targets, but with correct feedback to encourage a player to continue. A player must also be disciplined enough to practice on their own away from the field, accruing hours of deliberate practice, and getting as many touches on the ball as possible.

The Conklin’s (02 Boys), can be found at fields around Fremont, staying after practice, and whether rain or poor air quality, will always find a way to practice.

Key practices you can do on your own by being creative with what you have available.

Ricky Master Coach

Ricky Master Coach is an excellent resource for the individual to develop their ball mastery, and with a focus on practicing with a purpose – http://www.rickymastercoach.com/

Talent is Not Enough

Ricky’s passion is developing the complete soccer player, and working with players of all abilities and experiences. Ricky has worked with some outstanding educators and teachers during his coaching career. His website is a product of the all the work, ideas and methods he’s picked up along his journey. Ricky has worked full-time in the youth soccer industry for 20 years. Throughout this time he has worked extremely hard at producing an impressive coaching resume of formal soccer coaching qualifications that include the USSF A’ License and the NSCAA Master Coach Diploma.

Skill of the Week

Fremont YSC has a long term development plan for the individual player, through it s age appropriate curriculum’s to develop the technical ability of the player. A vital aspect of the individual players development is the ability to beat a player 1 v 1, and to perform skills at speed. See the following videos to practice your skills to off balance and beat defenders in the 1 v 1 situation.

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