
POSITION SPECIFIC STRIKER TRAINING
Score more goals!
This unique training program focuses on one of the most exciting and important aspects in the game of soccer - SCORING GOALS! Training focuses on the key skills required to be a top goal scorer and will help players improve their finishing ability in a variety of situations. This program is not just for strikers but for all players who want to improve their goal scoring ability. If you are serious about improving your goal scoring ability and want to hit the back of the net more this season then register today for the ultimate training program for all top strikers!
This program is for 8 to 13 year old players who want to improve their striking and finishing skills. This program is intended for recreational to competitive players. Players that are new to soccer, should attend the ball mastery program prior to attending the Striker program.
What to expect: During no-pressure skills work, players work independently to perform a series of skills activities. Players then test out their skills in a low-pressure environment, such as 1v1 activities and drills with another player. High pressure activities and drills include scrimmages and 2v1, etc. scenarios. A progression from no-to-low-to-high pressure environments, allows players to focus on form, before gradually testing skills in an increasingly realistic setting. The goal is not solely to develop new skills but to also focus on enhancing and improving current technique and form in increasingly higher pressure environments.
Training Topics covered:
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Goal Scoring Theory (Class Lecture)
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Varying techniques for striking the ball.
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1v1's in the final third.
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Breakaway Technique and Tactics
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Finishing from the different shooting zones
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Attacking crosses
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The Art of Flying (Headers, Volleys and Bicycle Kicks)
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Movements around the box
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Recognizing & Exploiting Keeper Weaknesses
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Finishing under pressure.
Session Breakdown:
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40% no pressure environment
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40% low pressure environment
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20% high pressure environment
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Placement shooting
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Receiving Balls
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY


COMPETITIVE PLAYERS


LEARNING TO
TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 9/10
5v5 - 7v7
Mental:Competitiveness & concentration
Physical: Acceleration,
reaction and speed
Social: Fair play,
cooperation and problem solving
Technical: moves
turns and ball control
Tactical: Playing out
from the back, width,
depth and possession

ACTIVE START
Boys/Girls
Under 5/6
1v1 - 3v3
Phase 1: May - Aug
Phase 2: Sept/Oct
Phase 3: Nov–April
Mental: Motivation
Physical: Spatial
awareness and body coordination
Social: Communication
Technical: Dribbling
and shooting games

FUNDAMENTALS
Boys/Girls
Under 7/8
1v1 - 5v5
Phase 1: May - Aug
Phase 2: Sept/Oct
Phase 3: Nov–April
Mental: Self Confidence
Physical: Agility,
balance and coordination
Social: Communication
respect and discipline
Technical: 1v1 attacking

LEARNING TO TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 11/12
9v9
Mental: Commitment,
self control and
determination
Physical: Basic
motor skills, perception and awareness
Social: Decision making, empathy and patience
Technical: ways to receive and distribute the ball
Tactical: Overload,
isolate, interchange
and defending
TRAIN TO TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 13/14
11v11
Regional excel
centers: Girls
ID camps: Boys
Pro club academies: Boys
Mental: Mental
preparation and goal
setting
Physical: Endurance,
strength and speed
Social: Peer influence,
and acceptance
Technical: Aerial receiving and aerial distribution
Tactical: Position specific, middle third and attacking third
JUNIOR ACADEMY
TRAIN TO TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 15/16
11v11
Youth national teams: Boys / Girls
National Excel Program: Girls
College / University
Showcases: Boys/ Girls
Mental: Mental
preparation & goal
setting
Physical: Aerobic,
strength, core stability
& individualized
fitness plan
Social: Peer influence
and acceptance
Technical: Advanced
technical skills
Tactical: Defensive
block, situational,
various methods of
attacking
TRAINING TO COMPETE
Boys/Girls
Under 17/18
11v11
College / University
Showcases: Boys/Girls
Semi Pro & Pro clubs: Boys/Girls
National teams: Boys/Girls
Mental: Mental
preparation & goal
setting
Physical: Soccer
specific conditioning,
speed endurance,
muscular endurance,
individualized fitness
plan
Social: Winning
Technical: Technique refinement
Tactical: Defensive
block, relative to
opponent, various
methods of attacking

