Heads and Volleys is a grassroots Soccer game that reflects the youth soccer environment. The game was played as everyone VS the GK and you could only score with a header or a volley. Simple, right? Wrong. It was complex and fraught with arguments that resulted in 'taking my ball home' or some kind of one-off shot to determine if it was a goal or not. Much like those arguments, this podcast will embrace discussions, trends, and ideas to grow the game, and will not let anyone take their ball home…
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When I was a lifeguard, scanning wasn't optional — it was the job. Head counts, hazards, the kid who went under a second too long. You didn't stare at one spot and hope for the best. You watched everything, all the time, on a loop. Coaching is exactly the same. We teach players to scan the field before the ball arrives. Then we step back, fold our arms, and stare at the ball. In this episode I…
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Exciting news in the Dunne house. My daughter can ride her bike. because of one simple trick. What is your simple trick for teaching soccer? Please let me know - @leedunnesoccer
Ask your players what you need to know. Or what you think you know. Then use that to build incredible rapport with them. @leedunnesoccer
Finally. The whistle has been blown. Kick off. Welcome to part 2 of the game day series! @leedunnesoccer
Game Day is chaos, if you let it be. You can also take a lot of steps forward before you even play a game with organization and communication. Part 1 will help you set up for success. @leedunnesoccer
Game Like isn't just about creating a replica of the game in training. It's relating the game to the training in as many ways as possible.
Not just moving the ball, or moving players. Soft skills are about people, and relationships. They are about building community, and developing an environment that support your players goals, and your team goals. Here are there tools, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach. @leedunnesoccer
Einsteins knowledge and wisdom quote is referenced a lot, and I am doing the same here. But how does it apply to coaching? Here is the environment I am working to create. @Leedunnesoccer
Organization is EVERYTHING. From level 1 of players in pinnies and balls set out. To level 2 - players playing in their positions and not just running around. To level 3 - style of play, game plan and execution! @leedunnesoccer
