The Weston Soccer Club, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization managed by volunteers. The Club delivers quality age and skill-appropriate soccer programs to boys and girls grades Pre-K through 12 and adults in Weston, Connecticut.
Week 3. Receiving the ball with your body open to the play
Week 4. Possession play 2v1
Week 5. Possession play 4v2
Week 6. Possession play 4v3
Week 7. Possession play 4v4
Week 8. Possession play 6v6 (Player evaluation)
As the academy players enter their first season they will be working on how to possess the ball as a team. Working on being open and looking for space when not in possession of the ball will be the main coaching point during this season. Weekly juggling before every session should be in place and results should be posted weekly on website.
U9 Spring Season Curriculum
Week 1. Defending as an individual 1v1
Week 2. Defending as a pair 2v2
Week 3. Defending as a team 3v3 4v4 6v6
Week 4. Close range shooting
Week 5. Long range shooting
Week 6. Heading to defend
Week 7. Heading to score or pass
Week 8. Chest and thigh control (Player evaluation)
As the academy players enter their second season more emphasis is placed on understanding the roles and demands of positions on the field. Learning how to defend and how to use different parts of your body to play the game is essential at this age. Weekly juggling before every session should still be in place and results should be posted weekly on website.
