3 Essential Elements Of Coaching High School Soccer
By Andre Botelho
Coaching high school is something that can make a huge difference for winning or losing games.
The strategies regarding the formations, styles of play, defence, the speed of play and free kicks are some of the most important elements that can give the high school players a winning edge over the other team.
Playing With Much Slower Or Weaker Team
It is very important for the coach and players to keep in mind that playing with a much slower and weaker team can slow down the team’s play. An expert coach understands that this is a potential problem for coaching at high school level.
Actually, when you play against a much weaker or slower team, your team will dribble more or play more slowly. This can work as a disaster because when you get to play a good team, it is obvious that your team will take ten to twenty minutes to adjust back to the faster game speed. This will give enough time to your opponent team to take control of the game.
Always remember that even a single goal deficit against a tough opponent will not be an easy cake to overcome. Therefore, a good approach is to consider playing your substitutes or second team against a weaker or slower team.
Weight And Speed Training
Weight and speed training is another factor that most of the
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teams overlook at the high school level.
A good coach knows that in order to make a winning team, it is not just the impressive skills, good instincts and field vision that the player needs to work on, but his strength and speed. High school players must spend a significant amount of time on weight and speed training.
Using A Sweeper Is Often Better Than A Flat Back 3 Or 4
In high school game, when the Flat Backs know that they have a Sweeper backing them up, it allows them to play more aggressively and to mark closer and take chances to win 50/50 balls.
Overall, when it comes to coaching high school soccer, you must understand that at higher levels, skills of the players are more or less similar, but what makes the big difference is which team is faster and stronger.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Andre Botelho is a recognized authority on the subject of coaching.His web site, www.SoccerDrillsTips.com, provides a wealth of informative articles, resources and drills for coaches, parents and players.
