Hawaii Rush

United FC Rush

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SPRING REC U13

TRAINING FOCUS AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR AGE GROUP

AGE GROUP PRINCIPLE TOPICS COACHED DURNING SOCCER YEAR
U13+ Technical Mastered skills leading to artistry - all at speed under match conditions - Demanding excellence. Individual skill covered during warm-up.
U13+ Tactical Increase tactical speed (Decision making). Increased pressure and competition. Gamesmanship - ability to change and adapt to game dynamics, up or down goals, management of the clock. Team/Functional: Understanding of lines and linkage. Positional technical needs. Attacking: Possession with a purpose, combination play with tactical implications. Speed of play: Deception, body positioning to look, moving with your touch, penetration and creativity, quality of final ball to beat backs. Counter attack, wide flank play, target play and creating chances. Crossing with proper runs into the box. Set plays. Defending: Man to man marking with sweeper behind and in front. Zonal defending, reading service. Pressing (Winning possession of the ball as an attacking concept. Set plays.
U13+ Physical Fitness work with and without the ball. Flexibility - Static stretching before and after training/matches. Dynamic Flexibility (especially before matches & training) Importance of discipline for warm-up and cool-down. Agility - with and without the ball Endurance - Aerobic and anaerobic Strength - Upper and lower body. Core strength and stability Balance/Proprioception Nutrition - Proper diet - pre-game, post game, tournaments, etc... Prevention and care of injuries. Importance of rest/recovery - schedule issues relative to the physical demands.
U13+ Psychological Increased concentration. Goal Setting. Leadership / increased player responsibility. Accountability. Discipline Respect for the game. Self confidence, self motivation - goal setting. Vary program - Satisfy player's urge for competition. Will to win. Mental Toughness/Competitive Mentality Encourage to watch high level soccer.

FAQ'S

TOPIC ANSWER
When: Tuesday/Thursday Evenings
Time: Typically 6:00 or 7:30pm
Uniform Rec: Full Uniform
Ball size: Size 5
Cleats: Soccer specific cleats are mandatory
Shin guards: Mandatory
Roster Size: 10-18 Players
Games: 7v7 (inc goalkeeper)
Scores & Standings: NO
Participation Awards: YES
Team Pictures: YES
Referee's: YES
Coaching: Parent Volunteer or Paid Professional
Buddy System: YES
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