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U9-U10 Soccer Development Program
Kyle Lineberger-Boys Director of Coaching
Kate Cortis-Girls Director of Coaching
Purpose
The Stingers U9 and U10 Program is designed to provide an opportunity for young players to learn the basic technical skills that are necessary as they progress in the game. The Stingers Staff places
great emphasis on the technical part of the game; this in turn creates confidence on the field, and prepares players for competitive soccer. Stingers insures a fun, safe, and professional training environment for all U9 and U10 players.
Goals
1. Teach players how to be responsible and learn
2. To work in conjunction with the U9 and U10 team coaches
3. Provide learning opportunities for our U9 and U10 team coaches
4. To enjoy competition while improving
5. To foster club unity and a sense of pride in the players
6. Ensure 15:1 player:coach ratio
Structure
Players will be required to attend two training session per week, one session with their team coach and one club session with the Directors of Coaching and assisted by the team coaches. In addition, players will have the option of a third session each week run by the Directors of Coaching and staff. At all club training sessions, players will train with all players within their respective age groups at the same time on the same field.
Program Details
- All training sessions will be 1.5 hours in length
- Required Club session will be technical training with the ball
- Optional Club session will be a 'game day' introducing basic tactical understanding in a competitive format.
- Players will play in Saturday games with their teams, taking place either in Evergreen or the Denver Metro area
Methodologies
In tune with our player-based club philosophy, our teaching and management methodologies will follow the United States Soccer Federation Youth Moduel program. We will incorporate pieces of USSF's licensing to fit all players' needs.
Program Training Emphasis
The Training Curriculum for the U9 and U10 Program will consist of the following technical curriculum:
Dribbling Basics: balance, running style, agility, and mobility
Dribbling Moves: cuts, pull backs, and moves that involve the plant foot
Dribbling to Beat Opponents: more functional situations that build into the Dribbling Basics and Dribbling Moves.
Receiving: balls on the ground and in the air
Passing: on the ground and in the air. All receiving options are also passing options
Shooting: power shot and placement shooting
All sessions will stress coordination, agility, and mobility to aid players with body mechanics, movement, and awareness.
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