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 (9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12)
1:45 - 2:45
Where: Alphabet
Format: 4v4 Scrimmage play
Cost: $125
| Coaches | Contact | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Ke | [email protected] | Crew |
| Jessica Moy | [email protected] | DC United |
| Michael Kearney | [email protected] | Earthquakes |
| Sarah Kearney | [email protected] | Earthquakes |
| Joe Regan | [email protected] | FC Cincinnati |
| Nick Christman | [email protected] | Inter Miami |
| Mike Bowdoin | [email protected] | LA Galaxy |
| BJ Grattan | [email protected] | Revolution |
| Laura Grattan | [email protected] | Revolution |
| Jeremy King | [email protected] | Seattle Sounders |
| Anthony Rich | [email protected] | Seattle Sounders |
| Week 1 | |||
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | Earthquakes | Field 4 |
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | LA Galaxy | DC United | Field 5 |
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | FC Cincinnati | Seattle Sounders | Field 6 |
| 9/17, 1:45-2:45 | Crew | Inter Miami | Field 7 |
| Week 2 | |||
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | LA Galaxy | Field 4 |
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | Seattle Sounders | Field 5 |
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Crew | Field 6 |
| 9/24, 1:45-2:45 | Inter Miami | FC Cincinnati | Field 7 |
| Week 3 | |||
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | LA Galaxy | Crew | Field 4 |
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | Seattle Sounders | Revolution | Field 5 |
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | Inter Miami | Earthquakes | Field 6 |
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | FC Cincinnati | DC United | Field 7 |
| Week 4 | |||
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | DC United | Field 4 |
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Inter Miami | Seattle Sounders | Field 5 |
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Seattle Sounders | FC Cincinnati | Field 6 |
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Revolution | Field 7 |
| Week 5 | |||
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | Inter Miami | Revolution | Field 4 |
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | FC Cincinnati | Crew | Field 5 |
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Seattle Sounders | Field 6 |
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | LA Galaxy | Field 7 |
| Week 6 | |||
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Inter Miami | DC United | Field 4 |
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | FC Cincinnati | Field 5 |
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Crew | Earthquakes | Field 6 |
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Seattle Sounders | LA Galaxy | Field 7 |
| Week 7 | |||
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Seattle Sounders | Crew | Field 4 |
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | FC Cincinnati | Field 5 |
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | Revolution | Field 6 |
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Revolution | DC United | Field 7 |
| Week 8 | |||
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Earthquakes | Revolution | Field 4 |
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | DC United | LA Galaxy | Field 5 |
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Seattle Sounders | FC Cincinnati | Field 6 |
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Inter Miami | Crew | Field 7 |
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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. |