by John Jul 23, 2025
Obtaining Soccer Practice Plans © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® Sample AI-generated suggestions for obtaining soccer practice plans are listed below. AI Overview To generate soccer practice plans using AI, coaches can leverage tools like Coach Frank, the Coach’s...
by John Jul 17, 2025
UNDERAGE HEADING © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® There is serious and important debate regarding the appropriate age at which to introduce heading to young soccer players in order to ensure the highest degree of safety to developing bodies, without banning the skill...
by John Jul 12, 2025
Supplemental Instep Drive Instruction © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® It is strongly recommended that soccer coaches also consider the following information as they teach the instep drive: proper demonstrations; ongoing observation and correction; “locking the hip,”...
by John Jul 3, 2025
THE “FLICK” CHIP AND THE “STAB” CHIP © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® Although rarely seen, both the “flick” chip and the “stab” chip are advanced soccer skills available to an attacker in tight spaces, often inside the penalty area, that can be used for dribbling,...
by John Apr 19, 2025
THE “MAGIC HOP” INSTRUCTION AND DRILL CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® The following is a step-by-step method for teaching the “magic hop,” a common skill professionals use, especially when receiving a ball. This combination instruction and drill is designed for youth....
