Soccer Fundamentals

The drills KickIt will incorporate will focus on strengthening the soccer skills of the child, including technical, tactical and social.

Technical: The aspect of the game where the player understands the composure to adapt to certain areas of the game. A few examples are how to properly trap a ball, dribble and control a ball, pass a ball, and strike a ball- all while using only their feet.

Tactical: The aspect of the game where the player understands their role. A few examples are when and where to defend, pass, score goals, and dribble. This is the aspect of the game where the player will develop their decision making.

Social: The aspect of the game where players will understand that soccer is a team sport-teaching them the importance of teamwork. A few examples are working together to pass the ball, defend, and score. Communication is crucial.

Nutrition Education

A critical factor in a child’s liking of a certain food is the extent of knowledge they have on that food. Many of our drills have language that ties to healthy foods (ex. a drill of a player going through cones would be described as “let’s go through the carrots!” or when exercising a certain muscle, our coaches would mention facts on what best foods strengthen that muscle.