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Jr.High: Some VAR review items
The irony of this post– I started this on Monday morning before coaching today’s game, where one my assignors could only find one referee for the 3rd time this season. I bust my bootay and miss dinner time with the wife from September through October for the Good of the Game. Moment’s like today make…
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US Soccer: Nutrition and Hydration
Hello Players and Family Members: I wanted to take a moment to share this resource from US Soccer to review the needs for an active footballer. Way back when I was playing high school soccer there was no interactive tool and the big school of though before a game was to carb-load. McDonald’s really wasn’t…
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JR.High: 10Sep2021 LH in Uniontown
Showing up is the start, discovery is the process, play is essential to life long learning. Problem Statement: Can we play with only 10 players? Armstrong Jr. High Girls Team 10-9-21 before boarding the bus to Uniontown. According to the laws of the game we are fine playing with only 10 players, so yes we…
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JR High: Defending 1v1 don’t dive in.
This one is a simple review of the one v one defending piece from today. I’ve had years of shuffling feet, squaring up shoulders and forcing forwards away from their dominant foot. I don’t expect you all to master your footwork overnight, but I hope you’ll take the challenge to make some time each practice…
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JR.High: 26August Theme breaking out from goal kicks.
Warm-up: We’re in class all day so the dynamic warm up when you hit the field is now the standard start up before touching a ball. Sitting all day in school is not good for our soccer muscles. Play 1: 4v4 and 5v5 in small grids. NETS Use the small goals and break into small…
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JR.High: Where would you play yourself?
Normally I save these items for practice, but sometimes leaving you a little weekend homework can be fun, especially if you have some time to watch football. I realize on non gameday Friday’s we will have many conflicts when school starts: band, American football games, travel club practice, classic team practice, the Plum Kickoff Classic…
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JR.High: Pre-season Camp Day 1 Attacking Play Practice Play
Greetings and Thank You for getting your paperwork to Mr. Harvey our AD. The Uniforms from Coach Mike. Understanding my deconstructed coaching approach. This is your game, I am here to help you learn how to enjoy it now and hopefully for life. To take charge of the game, build confidence in your abilities and…
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RxFit: Ford City past life?
Somebody who lived in Ford City a long time ago couldn’t remember what used to happen in the building? Here are a few hints. Instead of practicing firearms indoors there Ian is a focus on building fitness one human at a time, one box hop, burpee, goblet squat, kettlebell swing at a time. Ford City…
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JR.High: Medical/EAP/Play Practice Play
Just a reminder to watch this little video for the parents and players. The password was sent on team snap.
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JR. High: Team Rules 2021
Welcome to the team! Thanks to all of you who came out this summer to kick around. Monday the first day of practice the AD will be around to make sure all required school documents are checked in correctly. Players are encouraged to wear indoor/training flats/turfs soccer shoes through most of camp to reduce the wear and…
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