1st/2nd Grade: A transitional year where players are introduced to rules of the games (Goal kicks, Throw ins, Corners) as well as the use of a goalkeeper. Positions are introduced, but not with emphasis. Individual ball mastery will continue to develop dribbling skills, while players will now begin to work with a teammate/s to better their passing and receiving.
When: 8 weeks (4/14, 4/21,4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9)
1:45 - 2:45
Where: Alphabet
Format: 4v4 Scrimmage play
Cost: $150
| Coaches | Contact | Team |
|---|---|---|
| BJ Grattan | [email protected] | Cincinnati FC |
| Lana Grom | [email protected] | Columbus Crew |
| Shannon Varney | [email protected] | DC United |
| Nicholas Christman | [email protected] | LA Galaxy |
| Michael Kearney | [email protected] | Miami FC |
| Sarah Kearney | [email protected] | Miami FC |
| Shawn Ke | [email protected] | New England Revolution |
| Jess Catlin | [email protected] | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Mai Luo | [email protected] | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Joe Regan | [email protected] | Seattle Sounders |
| Week 1 | |||
| 4/14, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | DC United | Field 3 |
| 4/14, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Miami FC | Field 4 |
| 4/14, 1:45 - 2:45 | Sounders | Cincinnati FC | Field 5 |
| 4/14, 1:45-2:45 | Galaxy | Earthquakes | Field 6 |
| Week 2 | |||
| 4/21, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Crew | Field 3 |
| 4/21, 1:45 - 2:45 | Sounders | DC United | Field 4 |
| 4/21, 1:45 - 2:45 | Galaxy | Miami FC | Field 5 |
| 4/21, 1:45-2:45 | Earthquakes | Cincinnati FC | Field 6 |
| Week 3 | |||
| 4/28, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Sounders | Field 3 |
| 4/28, 1:45 - 2:45 | Galaxy | Crew | Field 4 |
| 4/28, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | DC United | Field 5 |
| 4/28, 1:45 - 2:45 | Cincinnati FC | Miami FC | Field 6 |
| Week 4 | |||
| 5/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Galaxy | Field 3 |
| 5/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Cincinnati FC | Crew | Field 4 |
| 5/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | Sounders | Field 5 |
| 5/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Miami FC | DC United | Field 6 |
| Week 5 | |||
| 5/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Earthquakes | Field 3 |
| 5/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Cincinnati FC | Galaxy | Field 4 |
| 5/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Miami FC | Sounders | Field 5 |
| 5/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Crew | Field 6 |
| Week 6 | |||
| 5/19, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Cincinnati FC | Field 3 |
| 5/19, 1:45 - 2:45 | Miami FC | Earthquakes | Field 4 |
| 5/19, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Galaxy | Field 5 |
| 5/19, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Sounders | Field 6 |
| Week 7 | |||
| 6/2, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Miami FC | Field 3 |
| 6/2, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Cincinnati FC | Field 4 |
| 6/2, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Earthquakes | Field 5 |
| 6/2, 1:45 - 2:45 | Sounders | Galaxy | Field 6 |
| Week 8 | |||
| 6/9, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | DC United | Field 3 |
| 6/9, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Miami FC | Field 4 |
| 6/9, 1:45 - 2:45 | Sounders | Cincinnati FC | Field 5 |
| 6/9, 1:45 - 2:45 | Galaxy | Earthquakes | Field 6 |
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Technical: |
Tactical: |
Physical: |
Psychological: |
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Introduce proper shooting technique. Dribbling, Turning, Passing, Receiving Shooting. Encourage players to juggle. |
Attacking & Defending (1v1, 2v1 & 2v2). Introduce positions, but without emphasis. Shape – Forming Triangles Space = time = better decisions Rules of the game |
ACTIVE SESSIONS: Change of speed. Small sided games will improve control of one’s body and increase speed of play. |
FUN! Social. Engaging and positive environment. Try your best! Encourage teamwork. Good sportsmanship. |
