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Coaching Kids Soccer by Chris King

Chris King

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Frequency: 1 episode/23d. Total Eps: 25

This podcast is for grassroots soccer/football coaches and parents working with kids aged 5–10. Hosted by Chris King, best-selling Amazon author of "Coaching Kids Soccer Volumes 1-2-3" and "3v3 Football Made Simple". Each episode is packed with fun games and practical tips. We also explore the new 3v3 Future Fit format to help you stay ahead of the curve. 📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? : ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠ Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

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KIDS SOCCER GAME - "POLES" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Dribbling

Episode 16

Monday, February 19, 2024 • Duration 03:27

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "POLES" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Dribbling

📚 Get the full book on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/BEGINNERSGUIDECOACHING⁠

📚Get the best selling book "Coaching Kids Soccer Volume 1,2,3: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123 ⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

FOCUS OF SESSION:

This is a simple but effective drill. “Poles” help kids with their dribbling skills, getting their head up to scan the area, changing direction with the ball and keeping close possession.

SET UP:

4 to 12 players
25x25 yard square
6 Poles

THE DRILL:

In a large square, randomly spread poles around the area. Players start inside the square with a ball each.

They must dribble around as many poles as they can in a set amount of time (usually 1 minute), avoiding other players.

After 1 minute, call out “Stop” and all players should be able to put their foot on the ball. If the ball is too far away and they can't stop it straight away, this means the player hasn’t kept close control. Give those players a small task to do (5 toe taps on the ball) to encourage them to keep close control next time.

Ask how many poles each player got around in the minute. Then see if they can improve on their next round.

Call out different parts of the foot to use (ie “Soles only!” “Outside of the foot only” “Right foot only!). This all helps their development and confidence.

COACHES NOTES:

Players should have close control so that in a game defenders can’t steal the ball from them. Every now and then, walk around the square and lightly kick the kids' balls if the ball is too far from their body. This shows them how a Defender could steal it.

Players should be regularly looking around so they can see where the next pole is and so they can avoid the other players.

CHANGE IT:

Encourage personal improvement - for example, can they get around 6 poles in 1 minute the first go? Then the next minute can they beat their last attempt and get around 8?

Enjoy! Chris King Soccer Coach

📚 Get the full book on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/BEGINNERSGUIDECOACHING⁠

📚Get the best selling book "Coaching Kids Soccer Volume 1,2,3: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123 ⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

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How To Set Up Your Kids Soccer Training Session

Episode 15

Saturday, February 17, 2024 • Duration 05:07

How To Set Up Your Kids Soccer Training Session

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

This epsiode will make your coaching life easier!

I talk about how I set up my training sessions to get the most out of the time I have with the kids.

It saves time during the session, helps me keep an eye on all the kids and makes it clear to the kids what areas to go to.

I hope you get some good information that you can use for your soccer training sessions!

Enjoy!

Chris King Soccer Coach

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

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KIDS SOCCER GAME - "SANTA HATS" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Shooting

Episode 6

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 02:48

𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟 "Santa Hats"

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In this game players aim to be the first team to get Santa hats on all their players!

2. Set up a small pitch with goals at each end and two teams.

3. When a team scores a goal they get a Santa Hat.

4. Progression: If players can name 3 reindeers, spell "reindeer", name 3 Christmas songs in 10 seconds, etc they get an extra Santa hat Keep this one fun!

They will be working on their dribbling, passing, shooting, communicating without even knowing it!

Happy Coaching!

Chris King

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

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KIDS SOCCER GAME - "STUCK IN THE MUD" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Focus On: Dribbling

Episode 5

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 02:49

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "STUCK IN THE MUD" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Focus On: Dribbling📚 Get the full book on 📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

“STUCK IN THE MUD”

⭐FOCUS OF THE GAME: To improve: DRIBBLING + PASSING

⭐SET UP:All players except two have a ball and are dribbling around the designated area.The two players without balls run around and try to tag the other players.

Once tagged, players are stuck in the mud and must stop, pick their ball up with their hands and open their legs wide.To become unstuck, another player must pass their ball through that player's legs and they are free to dribble again!Every one or two minutes change the tagging players.

⭐PROGRESSION:

#1 Have the players dribble with just their left or right foot.

#2 If players are stuck for more than 20 or 30 seconds they become automatically unstuck or every now and then the coach can say “Alakazam!” and everyone becomes unstuck.

#3 If it’s too hard or too easy, increase or decrease the amount of taggers.⭐

COACHES NOTES: Make the coach one of the taggers. This way, like I mentioned earlier in the book, you can coach players while you’re out there.

You can tell them to turn, do a shoulder drop, go and unstick their teammates etc.

Thanks for your support! Chris King

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "SIMON SAYS" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Focus On:Dribbling

Episode 4

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 04:36

"SIMON SAYS" KIDS SOCCER GAME📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

⭐ Players dribble a ball inside an area.

⭐The coach will say “Simon Says…” followed by an instruction.

⭐Players do the instruction & then continue to dribble.𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:change direction; stop the ball; stop the ball & put your belly/knee/elbow on it; clap your hands between your legs; skip as you dribble; right foot only; stop your ball & find another; spell their name as they dribble.⭐If the coach doesn’t say “Simon Says” first & a player does the instruction, have them do 10 toe taps on the ball as a small punishment.⭐𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡:If a player gets caught out, issue them with a “Gotcha”. The player/s with the least number of “Gotcha” at the end win.Enjoy! Chris King Soccer Coach⭐ 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

#kidsfootball #footballtraining #soccertraining #footballcoach

"3 TIPS FOR KIDS SOCCER COACHES" | Soccer/Football Coaching |

Episode 3

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 04:38

In this episode I give you 3 of my favourite tips to keep in mind when coaching kids soccer.

Thanks for your support! Chris King📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

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KIDS SOCCER GAME - "WORLD CUP" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching |

Episode 2

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 03:04

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "WORLD CUP" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching |📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

“WORLD CUP”⭐FOCUS OF THE GAME: To improve: DRIBBLING, PASSING, 1v1 + SHOOTING⭐SET UP: Set up 2 small pitches with mini goals at each end.Split the players into teams of two (ie if there are 8 players make 4 teams of 2).Teams play each other in 3 minute matches. Teams get 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. Once all teams have played each other once, total up the points and the top 2 teams play off for the World Cup and bottom 2 play for 3rd place.Play is non-stop with the coach passing a new ball into a team as soon as a ball goes out. This keeps the game flowing and makes sure that the children get as many touches on the ball as possible.⭐PROGRESSION: #1 If you have an uneven number, the extra player can play as a “joker” and play for both teams by playing for the team in possession. Alternatively put the extra player on the least strongest team.#2 Have a fun penalty shoot out at the end with the coach as the goalkeeper! But make sure you’re having an off day and they score past you more often than not :)⭐COACHES NOTES: Once again, this is all about having fun! There are no goalkeepers so make sure the kids are shooting and scoring plenty of goals. It’s 2v2 so encourage players taking on the defenders and shooting on sight!Thanks for your support! Chris King

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "GATES" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Focus On: Dribbling

Episode 1

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 04:14

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "GATES" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Focus On: Dribbling

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠⁠

FUN SOCCER GAME #1 “GATES”⭐FOCUS OF THE GAME: To improve: DRIBBLING (+ PASSING)⭐SET UP: 20x20 yard square1 ball eachSet up 6 ‘gates’ (pairs of the same coloured cones two yards apart) spread randomly around the square. Kids will dribble with the ball through the gates as many times in a certain amount of time (1 minute is ideal). Get them to count how many they dribble through and they get one point for each gate. Note: They cannot dribble back through the same gate until they’ve been through a different one.After each round, ask the children how many gates they got through. Start again and then get them to try to beat that number. This way they are not competing against the best player, they are just looking to improve on their last effort. ⭐PROGRESSION: #1 -Make the gates wider or smaller depending on the skill level. Also, spread the gates around a bigger area if you want the kids to focus on dribbling and speed. Make the area smaller and gates closer to each other if you want the kids to practise dribbling with lots of traffic around.#2 - Partner the children up and get them to dribble and then pass the ball through the gate to their partner. This way they can work on passing, teamwork and talking as well as dribbling!#3 - As the players improve, the coach (or a player) can act as a defender putting light, passive pressure on the players. Players will learn to shield the ball or use speed or a turn to avoid the defender.⭐COACHES NOTES: Like any skill that someone is learning, focus on doing it correctly instead of quickly. Tell the kids it’s not a race, just try their best and try and improve with each round.Tell the children to get their heads up as much as possible. This way they won’t run into each other and they can plan which gate is free to dribble through next.If you have a very skillful child, put in a couple of really close together cones and then say “If anyone wants to challenge themselves try and dribble through the tight gate”. This way they won’t think the game is too easy and they can challenge themselves.Another bonus tip is to hold up a coloured cone in your hand every 15 seconds or so. The player/s that sees the cone and calls out the colour gets a bonus point! This encourages them to get their heads up.Thanks for your support! Chris King

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "TIC TAC TOE" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Dribbling/Thinking

Episode 14

Saturday, February 17, 2024 • Duration 04:49

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "TIC TAC TOE" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Dribbling/Thinking

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

This is a fun one that is great for team building, thinking on your feet and under pressure!

Set up some cones so they form a grid with 9 squares like a Tic Tac Toe set up.

Then split your kids into two teams.

Each team has a set of 3 coloured bibs. Then it's a race out to the grid and place the bibs down to see who can get 3 bibs in a row first!

Kids love the race aspect of it. Try it at your next training session.

Enjoy!

Chris King Soccer Coach

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "BARCELONA" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Passing

Episode 13

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 03:50

KIDS SOCCER GAME - "BARCELONA" | AGES 3 TO 10 | Soccer/Football Coaching | Passing

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

G'day - this one works on passing.

It's a regular game but count up how many passes the kids make in a row.

Then if they score they get that amount of goals (ie if they make 4 passes and score they get 4 goals).

First team to 20 goals wins.

It works on players working as a team; getting their heads up to see who is available to pass to; communicating; plus lots more!

📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? Find the full Coaching Kids Soccer series here: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123⁠

🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠

Enjoy!

Chris King Soccer Coach

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