AMERICAN EAGLES

1999 U16 GIRLS SOCCER

B DIVISION

 

We are here to have fun.

We are here to learn to be better soccer players - in both areas - skills and thinking.

Winning can also be fun.

Even If we lose I game I can still become better in the game we lose or are losing.

Our indoor soccer team at the Odeum - had a game on Jan 2, 1999, when there had been blizzard. We were missing one player, she was on vacation in California. The other team had 6 players. We won the game. Our game was the only one played that day. All other games were cancelled because of the weather. This tells me that you want to play soccer, and your parents want to help you play soccer.......BUT.....

Do I want to become a better play?

What do I need to work on to become a better soccer player?

As coaches / trainers we are here to help you become better individual play and to play better as a team player.

Do I want to help make the players on my team better?

How can help make the players on my team better - how?

How is my trapping?


Right foot? Left foot?
Right thigh? Left thigh?
Chest trap?
Can I trap a soccer ball on the ground?
Can I trap a soccer ball in the air?
Should I trap a ball get to the ball before it hits the ground?
Do I get to the ball before it hits the ground?
Do I want to get to the ball before it hits the ground?
Can I trap a throw-in before it hits the ground?
Can I trap a goal kick before it hits the ground?
Can I trap a goalie punt before it hits the ground?

How is my kicking?


Distance?
Accuracy?
Right foot? Left foot?
Can I curve the ball? Using either foot? Both inside and outside curves?
Can I kick the ball in the air consistently?
Can I pass the ball over a players head?

How is my passing?


Can I use my head to pass the ball?
Do I ever pass backwards?
Do I always pass forwards?
DO I ever pass sideways (square pass)?
Can I pass with my left foot?
Can I pass with my right foot?
Can I pass with the inside of my foot? Outside of my foot?

How is my dribbling?


Right foot?
Left foot?
Inside of foot?
Outside of foot?
Using my laces?
Can I stop the ball if I am dribbling full speed?
When I dribble, how far is the ball from my foot?

How is my field play?


How are my moves?
Do I know any moves?
Do I ever use any moves?
Do I ever use any fakes?
Do I know how to shield the ball?
Do I shield the ball?


Do I know how to force a player from the other team to the least dangerous spot?


Where is the least dangerous place to force a player?


Do I know what passing lanes are?


Do I know how to cut off passing lanes?


Do I know where the passing lanes are?


For offense?


For defense?


Do I use passing lanes?


Do I want to get to the ball before my opponent?


Can I get to the ball before the opponent?


Do I get to the ball before my opponent?


Do I know what contain defense is?


Do I know how to play contain defense?


Do I play contain defense?

Do I rush at the player with the ball and watch her dribble / pass around me?

Do I know how to put pressure on the opposing player I am marking?

If they have they ball?

If they do not have the ball?

How are my thow-ins?

Do we need to ask any more skills questions?

Do we need to ask any questions about thinking while playing?

What will I work on to become a better player?

What will I work on to help my teammates?

What will I work on to help the team?