Follow-up - Answering User Question on Escaping Tight Pressure

Answering User Question on Escaping Tight Pressure

Welcome to Inside Scoop! I'm Neil Crawford, host and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. This podcast helps parents understand global soccer pathways for their kids. Sponsored by Anytime Soccer Training, check out our 5,000+ videos at Anytime-Soccer.com.

In today's quick rundown, I shared a simple algorithm I used to improve decision-making in my sons' soccer games. The key: if they get the ball in the middle, spaces are likely wide, and vice versa. This approach helped them make faster decisions, turning feedback into a positive cycle.

I also touched on how I turned a portion of the game into a structured passing pattern, creating more 2v1 situations. Decision-making involves perceiving, processing, and acting, followed by self-assessment. While ideal for a more extended period, my goal was to provide a quick reference point during the short recreational season.

Stay tuned for the video show, where I'll delve deeper into these concepts. Neil Crawford, Anytime Soccer Training, signing off!

In this podcast, Neil Crawford and Coach Rory talk about the nitty-gritty of playing from the back in soccer.

They break down practical strategies and tips for teams to start their moves from the defense. Whether you're a player, coach, or just love soccer, this episode gives you down-to-earth insights into building a solid foundation in the game.

Tune in for some expert advice and a closer look at playing from the back in soccer!

Check out Coach Rory's Youtube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/@CoachRorySoccer

www.anytime-soccer.com

Does Decision-Making in Soccer Have Stages?

Answering a parent question about MEEE!

Part 2 - Join me, Neil Crawford, as we dive deep into the fiery debate surrounding objective metrics in youth soccer development.

Can we truly measure success, or are we missing the goal entirely?

Let's discuss the mysteries and challenge the status quo in this episode that might just change the way you view youth soccer

Join me, Neil Crawford, as we dive deep into the fiery debate surrounding objective metrics in youth soccer development.

Can we truly measure success, or are we missing the goal entirely?

Let's discuss the mysteries and challenge the status quo in this episode that might just change the way you view youth soccer.

Hey folks, just wanted to share a bit about my experience coaching youth soccer in a recreational setting. You know, I didn't want my son's soccer journey to be solely in the intense world of club soccer, so I opted for a more laid-back, fun-filled recreational environment.

As a dad, it was important to me that my son not only enjoyed playing with his friends but also had the chance to be a leader on the team, despite being a year younger than the others. So, I kept him in the club but also introduced some home training to boost his skills without making it all about formal coaching.

Now, here's where the real challenges kicked in. Recreational practices were just once a week, and the season was pretty short.

To tackle this, I came up with what I like to call an "algorithm" – a strategy to make the most out of our limited time. It involved creating conditions for the players to look up, make decisions, and execute certain plays. I wanted them to enjoy the game while still developing essential skills.

Now, I get it; some might say I was trying to create "robots." But trust me, if I could turn kids into soccer-playing robots in just eight weeks, I'd be sipping a cocktail on a beach somewhere. The reality is, I aimed to find a balance between guided learning and direct instruction to help these kids improve in a short timeframe.

Join me on this podcast journey as I share the highs, lows, and the nitty-gritty of coaching youth soccer in a recreational league. And hey, if you've got your own tricks up your sleeve, I'm all ears – let's learn from each other and make youth soccer coaching a blast!

Neil Crawford interviews Coach Rory on the latest podcast, uncovering an innovative approach to activate youth soccer players.

Could this be the new leading session activator in youth soccer? Tune in for cutting-edge strategies and insights that may reshape youth soccer training.

Watch Coach Rory's full explanation here.

https://youtu.be/1IV2CGbGC3Q?si=cS1KViFQUo5tVg1r

www.anytime-soccer.com