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COLORADO UNITED
LITTLETON SOCCER
Coach’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Who We Are 3
2. How We Coach 4
3. How We Play 5
4. The Player 11
5. How We Support 15
THE FOUNDATIONS OF
“DEVELOPING PLAYERS FOR LIFE”
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WHO WE ARE
PHILOSOPHY
We seek to “develop players for life.” We strive to continually be stewards of
the game while preparing players for challenges outside of soccer as well.
CORE VALUES
Community - To serve the soccer needs of the Littleton area while encouraging
players to have a positive impact on their community.
Respect - To show the highest regard for the game, opponents, parents, coaches,
and officials.
Passion - To create a lifelong love for the game.
Development - To prepare our players for challenges on and off the field.
Excellence - To strive to be the best and compete at the highest level in every
challenge we face.
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HOW WE COACH
Coaches
Inspiring players, teaching skills of the game, and sharing our soccer experience.
Our club philosophy is based around a desire to
create complete players. This is an extensive
program that includes age specific training,
preparation for soccer at the next level,
developing individual and team soccer skills,
teaching our club’s style of play, and igniting a
passion for the game to last a lifetime.
Our training program and philosophy are of the
highest caliber, and we aim to ensure every
coach is providing excellent age-specific
development. Coaches create the environment for the entire team. We strive to find the
best coaches that will inspire, provide leadership, exemplify excellence, and share their
knowledge and passion for the game.
We expect all Colorado United and Littleton Soccer Club coaches to possess:
• A passion for the game
• Knowledge of the game
• Patience in the development of players
• Commitment to the players and the club’s style of play
• Motivation to improve
• A desire to teach all the aspects of the game and important life skills
• The ability to communicate and connect with players and parents
Content
Training is organized to achieve the club style of play. Our training program includes:
• Technical and tactical sessions
• Attacking and defending sessions
• Position specific training sessions
Methodology
Colorado United and Littleton Soccer Club encourage our coaches to use a balance of
coaching tactics to develop our players.
Different styles of coaching help each player learn in various ways. We employ both the
‘guided discovery’ and ‘direct’ coaching methods. Guided discovery encourages players
to develop their creativity and decision-making skills, while direct coaching allows
players and teams to gain further knowledge of the game quickly.
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HOW WE PLAY
Psychological Qualities Tactical Understanding
• Positive attitude • Speed of play
• Mental strength & perseverance •` Ability to read the game
• Commitment & leadership • Intelligent decision making
• Desire compete • Discipline on both sides of the ball
• Confidence & composure
• Accountability for your actions
• Sportsmanship
Technical Qualities Physical Qualities
• Ball control & quality first touch • Speed & agility
• Confidence on the ball • Balance & coordination
• Ability to strike the ball • Strength & power
• Excellence in 1v1 situations • Health & wellness
• Passing & receiving skills
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HOW WE PLAY
At CU/LSC players learn our style of play through the natural and creative principles
already present within the game of soccer. There are three basic stages of the game:
attacking, transition, and defending. We have a distinct style in each stage of the game.
Attacking
When we are attacking, we want to maintain possession while moving the
ball forward to create goalscoring opportunities.
Attacking Tactics
• Build the attack - advance the ball by passing, dribbling, or shooting
• Provide width and depth - create space to attack
• Create numbers up - provide support near the ball to keep possession
and break lines of defense
• Encourage movement - create a dynamic game with constant motion
• Utilize critical thinking - be creative and make good decisions
Transition to Attack
When we win the ball, evaluate the situation to see if we can counterattack
quickly to create a goal-scoring opportunity. If it is not possible, maintain
possession and build the attack to score.
Transition to Defense
If we lose the ball, it is important that we pressure quickly to win the ball
back.
Defending
When we are defending, we limit our opponent’s options by denying them
time and space. By applying the principles of pressure, cover, balance we
take away the opponent’s attacking opportunities.
Defensive Tactics
• Apply pressure – force your opponent into negative situations
• Provide cover - support the pressuring defender
• Provide balance – ensure space away from the ball is protected
• Remain compact – limit the space the opponent can play through
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HOW WE PLAY (2)
Age group objectives and team shape
Developing the complete LSC/CU soccer player is a long-term process. In the same way
that the game has stages that build on each other, there are also phases of player
development. These five phases begin with our youngest players at U5 and continue
through our oldest players at U19.
Objectives
Phase I (U5 – U7) - 3 v 3 / 4 v 4 (add keeper at U7)
• Fun
• Introduction to soccer
• Develop basic balance, coordination, and gross motor skills
• Foster an excitement for the game
Phase II (U8 – U10) – 5 v 5 / 7 v 7
• Fun
• Encourage healthy competition
• Technical development
• Build confidence and creativity on the ball
• Introduce basic attacking and defending concepts (1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3)
Phase III (U11 – U12) – 9 v 9
• Fun
• Provide an increasingly competitive environment
• Continued technical development under increased pressure
• Implementation of technique
• Allow opportunity for decision making
• Continued attacking and defending concepts (increased numbers)
• Introduction to team shape, player roles, and basic style of play
• Emphasize the importance of quality training habits
Phase IV (U13 – U14) – 11 v 11
• Fun
• Technical mastery under pressure
• Improving team building, development, and player relationships
• Continue to refine team style of play
• Emphasize high-level training habits
• Understand and develop team tactics
• Continued focus on the importance of quality training habits
Phase V (U15 – U19) – 11 v 11
• Fun
• Focus primarily on style of play and team tactics
• Emphasize high-level training habits
• Learn to manage games for results
• Reiterate team shape and player roles within the team
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HOW WE PLAY (3)
Age group team shape
Team shape at each level is important to complement the age group objectives. Each
system of play is meant to reinforce the objectives being taught while also allowing each
successive objective and shape to build on the previous one.
Phase I (U5 – U7) - 3 v 3 / 4 v 4 (add keeper at U7)
3v3 (2-1) 4v4 (1-2-1)
Basic diamond shape promotes width and depth. It also encourages 1v1 play.
Phase II (U8 – U10) – 5 v 5 / 7 v 7
5v5 (GK-1-2-1) 5v5 (GK-2-2)
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HOW WE PLAY (4)
Phase II (U8 – U10) – 5 v 5 / 7 v 7 Continued
7v7 (2-3-1) 7v7 (3-2-1)
Phase III (U11 – U12) – 9 v 9
9v9 (2-5-1) 9v9 (3-4-1)
Encourages playing out of the back and involving the goalkeeper
Repetition of transition with wide players offensively and defensively
Emphasizes the importance of possession through all thirds of the field
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HOW WE PLAY (5)
Phase IV (U13 – U14) – 11 v 11 and Phase V (U15 – U19) – 11 v 11
Possession-oriented shape
Defensive high pressure
Attacking with numbers
Encourages outside backs to get up
11v11 (4-3-3)
Midfield-oriented shape
More numbers behind the ball
Encourages wings to play in the midfield
and to get up into the attack
11v11 (4-5-1)
10THE PLAYER
Goalkeeper #1
Defending
• Stop shots
• Provide good angles and distances to protect goal
• Effective communicator and organizes from the back
• Comfortable playing the ball with hands and feet
• Aggressive and courageous
Attacking
• Value possession and distribute well with hands and
feet
• Provide good angles for defenders to support
possession
• Continue communication with the team in attack 1
Qualities
• Shot stopping techniques
• Technically efficient with feet
• Beneficial distribution with both hands and feet
• Communication and organization
Central Defenders #4, #5
Defending
• Mark and contain forwards
• Organize, communicate, and direct the team’s
defensive structure
• Support and cover other defenders as necessary
• Use the correct defensive body position
• See both the ball and the opponent at all times
• Anticipate and block opponent passes and shots
Attacking
• Provide a distribution outlet for the goalkeeper 4 5
• Offer depth and support to help maintain possession
• Break the opponent’s first line of pressure with a pass
or a dribble
Qualities
• Contain or win possession in 1v1 situations
• Read the game, mark opponents, and track players
• Ability to win the ball in the air
• Technically proficient at passing and receiving
• Possess leadership and communication skills
• Be physically strong and aggressive
11THE PLAYER (2)
Outside Defenders #2, #3
Defending
• Support the central defenders when the ball is on the
other side of the field
• Pressure the ball to prevent crosses
• Organize and direct defenders, especially when ball is
on the opposite side
• Direct and assist the wing players (#7, #11) in their
defensive roles
• Adjust body position to see ball and opponent
Attacking
• Provide a wide passing outlet for the team 3 2
• Support teammates to create numbers-up situations
• Deliver crosses from wide positions
Qualities
• Be an expert at 1v1 defending
• Be athletically strong and aggressive
• Recognize when to support attack or hold defensively
• Technically efficient at dribbling, passing, and receiving
• Ability to win the ball in the air
• Great at combination play
Holding Midfielder #6
Defending
• Own the space in front of the central defenders
• Anticipate and block passes
• Prevent opponent’s shots from the midfield
• Mark the opposing team’s attacking midfielder
Attacking
• Connect with other midfielders to break through
opponent’s lines
• Help to change the point of attack by switching the
ball to the other side 6
• Provide support to the other midfielders
• Help build out of the back
• Hold position when our defenders attack
Qualities
• Technically proficient at receiving and passing
• Vision of the entire field
• Intelligent decision making and understanding of the game
• Ball control
12THE PLAYER (3)
Attacking Midfielders #8, #10
Defending
• Support forward players when defending
• Direct opponent attacks through midfield areas by
marking, pressing, intercepting and challenging the ball
• Prevent forward passes by the opponent
Attacking
• Keep possession and provide penetrating passes for 8 10
players moving into goal scoring positions
• Break down opponent’s midfield by showing for and
receiving through passes
• Move into goal scoring positions as frequently as
possible
• Provide options for the defensive players to pass out
of the back
• Support forward players and take smart shots from
the midfield
Qualities
• Great vision of the entire field
• High level of soccer intelligence and game awareness
• Quality ball control
• Protects the ball when receiving passes
• Technically proficient in receiving and passing skills
• Outstanding long-range shooting technique
• Ability to finish shots and crosses
13THE PLAYER (4)
Wing Players #7, #11
Defending
• Recover as a first line of defense in wide areas
• Assist other defenders in wide positions as needed
• Move to a cover position when the ball is on the
opposite flank
• Mark, track, press, and cover when appropriate
11 7
Attacking
• Provide passing outlets in wide positions and options
to switch the play
• Deliver accurate crosses from wide positions
• Move into goal scoring positions when not in
possession of the ball
• Ability to dribble and beat defenders 1v1
Qualities
• Efficient and varied receiving skills (ground/aerial
control)
• Effective passing skills including one touch
• Deceptive body movement skills with and without the ball
• Excellent dribbling and 1v1 attacking skills
• Superior crosses with both feet using one touch when necessary
• Understand the need for and how to create width
• Scoring and finishing skills from shots and out of the air
Striker #9
Defending
• Make play predictable by pressing and pushing
opponents to one side 9
• Prevent the opponent from switching the point of
attack through their defense and goalie
• Delay and contain the opponent’s build-up play
Attacking
• Excellent ability to score goals
• Creative movement into goal scoring positions
• Provide goal scoring opportunities for teammates
through support and accurate distribution skills
• Exploit the spaces behind the defenders
• Receive the ball to feet as the primary target player
Qualities
• Ability to dribble and beat defenders 1v1
• Find and receive the ball and hold the ball under pressure
• Ability to play both with back to the goal and facing the goal
• Shooting and finishing abilities with both feet and out of the air
• Creativity on and off the ball to break down opposing defenders
14HOW WE SUPPORT
Supporting Our Players
• Age-specific curriculum
• Formal player evaluations
• Preseason team camps
• Offseason speed and agility training
• Access to Player Pathway
• Video analysis of technique
• On-site physical therapy services
• College fit finder support (URCAP)
Supporting Our Parents
• Access to Teamsnap (communication platform)
• Social media platform communication
• Informative website and resources
• Full-time administrative staff
• College fit finder support (URCAP)
• Formal player evaluations
• Team and parent meeting each season
Supporting Our Coaches
• Year-round coaching education program
• Annual coach education symposium
• Club-provided curriculum
• Coaching clinics with club staff
• Support from Directors of Coaching
• Club help to advance on the license pathway
• Access to Teamsnap (communication platform)
Supporting Our Community
• Special needs soccer program (Fall and Spring 6-week programs)
• Financial support available
• School outreach program for Title 1 schools
• Volunteer opportunities
• Partnership with Children’s Hospital
• Equipment donations to local communities
*Special thanks to Erik Sabato for providing some of the photographs used in this document.
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