The youth soccer development methodology in a
different way!
soccer, calcio, futbal, football, fifa, uefa, soccer
school, italian soccer
Articles Featured
in the Magazine
How Important Is Winning In Youth Soccer
The question is “how important is winning in youth soccer?”
The answer to the above question it will vary and it also depends from
who is answering it. For the youth players the answer evidently is, “not
really, we like to have fun”. When youth players, between the age of 9
to 13 were asked if “winning” was important to them the response was
“Not Really”. The same players were asked the simple questions of “what
would they change about playing soccer”, the answer was “less emphasis
on winning” and “make it more FUN”......subscribe
today!
Prevention of Injuries
The soccer game at the youth level is becoming an important social
phenomenon. It is fundamental that soccer coaches take action, before it
gets worse, on education the young soccer players on injury prevention
and allow them to grow to their fullest potential.
The injuries in the young age groups are
not always similar to the injuries sustained by players already
developed, therefore, it is important to think how to proceed if an
injury occurs. On the players already developed, especially professional
players, for example, coaches try to minimize the healing times, of
course this is not ideal for the younger players as it is important to
wait for a full recovery......subscribe
today!
Defensive Aspects of a Soccer Player
In the modern game of soccer, the defender is not only the player who
covers all the roles on the defensive side. The player or the players
who are not in possession of the ball should also be considered
defenders.
One of the simple rule to make young
players understand who is the defender on the field at any given time is
to explain that the player that is the "closest" to the ball is a
defender. He is the one who needs to pressure the ball first.
Let's try to examine the player who
finds him self in the front of an opponent with a 1v1 defensive aspect
situation.....subscribe
today!
Hi, I was wondering if
you could give me some advice please , my son is playing
under 11,s football he is ten, last year his team were
absolutely fantastic he played centre forward scored 52
goals in....(Parent)
- Read
answer here!
Hi my name is Jacopo, I am 19 years old and was
born in Italy, I played soccer all the time as a
kid and won numerous awards when I played for
organized teams... (Jacopo) - Read
answer here!
My
son just turned 15 and is a high school
freshman. He has played rec league for 8 years
and now plays high school and an indoor league
in winter... (Parent) - Read
answer here!
I coach a U-9
Girls travel team. We play 8 v 8. We
practice technical skills twice a week. At what age do
I introduce/teach tactics and plays and to what
extent?... (Coach Harry) - Read
answer here!
What
soccer coaches around the world are saying
about the Scuola Calcio Magazine
“Scuola Calcio Magazine is exactly what I
was looking for, great training sessions, awesome articles about player
development...” Paul Sarfotounus, Vipers FC- USA
“What a difference a PDF format makes. Be
able to print out the session I need and bring it with me to our
training nights has made my coaching easier. I can mix and match the
clear and simple sessions to get the messages across to the players.”
Joe Proke, U15 Lighting
- UK
“To be able to just print the
session on training days really helps. I can recommend them to all
coaches as its great to have fresh ideas and advice from coaches who
clearly know what player development is all about.”
Klousey Woodson, U18 Strouds - Germany
“Since I have been receiving
Scuola Calcio Magazine, I have never run out of idea on training days. I
find the sessions easy to relay to the youth players, and they pick them
up quickly too.” Tony Spicca, U12 FC
Alliance - USA
“I would like to compliment you
on the easy way and clarity in getting across a number to understand the
drills and articles. I coach for an Italian Soccer Club and speaking
another language sometimes can be hard to follow the text.” Carlo Colosso,
AC Acorra - Italy
Scuola Calcio
Magazine is a unique youth soccer coaching magazine. When becoming a
member you will have an access to some of the most important coaching
information available.
Many of coaching activities, by age, by
topic, most of them are based on the small sided games and fun
competitions, depending on the age group. All the activities are great
for your practice. Choose the activity that you want to work on and go
to practice....!
Some of the activities also have the
theory behind it so you can most understand "why" your players need to
work on that particular drill.
Did
you know that over 60% of children playing soccer in the United States
and Canada are under the age of 12?
Over 75% of the coaches in United States and Canada coach this age
group. Becoming a better coach is within all of us that teach the
"beautiful game"!
Scuola Calcio Coaching Magazine will have
practice planning information, drills and articles used by international
and national instructors.
The
goal is to provide 100% customer satisfaction, recognition to clubs,
organizations, associations and teams. It is also our goal to enhance
the number of creative opportunities the soccer game provides to all
instructors.
Subscribe to the Scuola Calcio Coaching
Magazine and you will find only the most instructive and highly
recommended soccer information.
Some of the
Scuola Calcio Magazine Articles and Drills!
Instructor’s Responsibilities and Duties
Soccer programs
should be offered to youth players of all ages, with the emphasis on
fun, fitness, and skill building in an environment in which winning is
not the sole focus. Every child must have the opportunity to participate
in every game....read
more!
Coaching Youth Soccer
It is important to understand the reason youth players choose to
participate in any sport. Sometimes players do not come to sport
by their own choice, but rather by the choice of the parent’s. As a
result, instructors need to give youth players something to get excited
about. We need....read
more!
Talk to the Parents
During a coaching seminar I asked the coaches if they talk to the
parents. Some of the coaches responded this way:
“I never talk to the parents about the game because they don’t coach and
don’t understand the game of soccer” Is
it true that most parents cannot coach, do not.....read
more!
Zonal
Defense
Forwards
Movements
Crossing-Overlaps
Creation of
Space
Click on the pictures to
enlarge inside magazine
sample page!
Italian soccer development system -
Italian soccer youth development - Magazine for soccer coaches -
Did
you know that over 60% of children playing soccer in the United States
and Canada are under the age of 12? 
The
goal is to provide 100% customer satisfaction, recognition to clubs,
organizations, associations and teams. It is also our goal to enhance
the number of creative opportunities the soccer game provides to all
instructors.
Subscribe to the Scuola Calcio Coaching
Magazine and you will find only the most instructive and highly
recommended soccer information.
