Coaches Resources
Welcome to another exciting soccer season and thank you for your interest in volunteering to coach! Our success is largely due to those of you, who volunteer your time and energy to make this a great program where kids can have fun and learn about soccer!
Recreational Curriculum Summary for All Ages
Suggested Curriculum: 1st-4th GR.
Week 1: Team Introduction & Fun Play
Week 2-3: Dribbling/Turning
Week 4-5: Defending
Week 6-7: Passing
Week 8: Fun Games & Scrimmaging
Sample sessions are provided below for weeks 2-7 in the season. Coaches are welcome to use the sessions provided, but are also free to use their own activities if they would like.
Suggested Curriculum: 5th-8th Gr.
Week 1: Team Introduction & Fun Play
Week 2-3: Passing
Week 4-5: Dribbling/Finishing
Week 6-7: Defending
Week 8: Fun Games & Scrimmaging
Sample sessions are provided below for weeks 2-7 in the season. Coaches are welcome to use the sessions provided, but are also free to use their own activities if they would like.
Formations and Numbers
Play-practice-play (Attacking Theme)
Play-practice-play (Defending Theme)
Additional Fun Activities to Use
Below you can find additional fun games and activities you can use in place of activities in the sample practices provided. You can also pick 3-4 of these activities to create your own sessions for a particular practice.
1x1 Sport Youtube Channel
Check out the "Football/Soccer Training" Playlist of videos for some great activities to help train younger players.
The Coaching Manual
A wonderful resource for activities and exercises to train footskills and basic movements off the ball. May require a working knowledge of soccer concepts.
Nike Football Academy Youtube Videos
Nike Football Academy offers some great youtube videos to teach basic footskills in an easy to comprehend format.
Offsides Rule Dynamic Video
View this video for explanation of the offsides rule
Additional Information & Forms
Goal Safety Policy
All goals must be securely anchored when in use. For the safety of the players a physical inspection of the goals must take place before use in a game or practice. The Goal Inspection Form must be completed by the responsible coach or parent.
325 Surryse Rd, Lake Zurich, 60047
(847) 726-6909
