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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cunningham | [email protected] | Chicago Red Stars |
| Jaclyn MacDonald | [email protected] | Chicago Red Stars |
| Chris Cavanagh | [email protected] | Houston Dash |
| Zach Sadek | [email protected] | NC Courage |
| Charlie Hopper | [email protected] | Orlando Pride |
| Ryan Gilchrist | [email protected] | Orlando Pride |
| Jenn Belli | [email protected] | San Diego Wave |
| Miriam Levy | [email protected] | Washington Spirit |
| Charles Milles | [email protected] | Washington Spirit |
| Week 1 | |||
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | Houston Dash | Orlando Pride | Field 1 |
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | Chicago Red Stars | NC Courage | Field 2 |
| 9/17, 1:45 - 2:45 | San Diego Wave | Washington Spirit | Field 3 |
| Week 2 | |||
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | Houston Dash | Chicago Red Stars | Field 1 |
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | Orlando Pride | Washington Spirit | Field 2 |
| 9/24, 1:45 - 2:45 | NC Courage | San Diego Wave | Field 3 |
| Week 3 | |||
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | San Diego Wave | Chicago Red Stars | Field 1 |
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | NC Courage | Orlando Pride | Field 2 |
| 10/1, 1:45 - 2:45 | Washington Spirit | Houston Dash | Field 3 |
| Week 4 | |||
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | NC Courage | Washington Spirit | Field 1 |
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Houston Dash | San Diego Wave | Field 2 |
| 10/15, 1:45 - 2:45 | Orlando Pride | Chicago Red Stars | Field 3 |
| Week 5 | |||
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | NC Courage | Houston Dash | Field 1 |
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | San Diego Wave | Orlando Pride | Field 2 |
| 10/22, 1:45 - 2:45 | Washington Spirit | Chicago Red Stars | Field 3 |
| Week 6 | |||
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Washington Spirit | San Diego Wave | Field 1 |
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Chicago Red Stars | NC Courage | Field 2 |
| 10/29, 1:45 - 2:45 | Orlando Pride | Houston Dash | Field 3 |
| Week 7 | |||
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Chicago Red Stars | Houston Dash | Field 1 |
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | Orlando Pride | Washington Spirit | Field 2 |
| 11/5, 1:45 - 2:45 | San Diego Wave | NC Courage | Field 3 |
| Week 8 | |||
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Orlando Pride | NC Courage | Field 1 |
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Houston Dash | San Diego Wave | Field 2 |
| 11/12, 1:45 - 2:45 | Houston Dash | Washington Spirit | Field 3 |
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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. |