Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2014 Girls Transition Intro

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Matt Ferris

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Matt Ferris
Name: Matt Ferris
City: Wethersfield
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Preseason: Team Identity & Culture

  • Establish Vale SC values, team expectations

  • Game related fitness through ball-related competition and transition games.

  • Build trust and chemistry within the squad.

  • Core Focus: Character – “Do What is Right.”


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm Up / Plyo's

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Warm Up / Plyo's (15 mins)

  • Speed up:
    -Trunk twists w/ skip full, jog backwards
    -High knees half, butt kicks half
    -Open gate half, close gate half on a skip pace, jog backwards Bounding half to sprint
    -High skips half/long skips
    -Diagonal runs with cuts to end.
    -Forward diagonal shuffles
    -Line hops to spring Left/Right/Center/twist

Plyo's

Utilizing the side line players will perform 4 ply exercises to increase explosiveness


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Transition 1v1

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Transition 1v1 (15 mins)

  • Play starts with 1 attackers vs 1 defenders in one grid.

  • The attacking team must keep dribble by defender and play the ball to the next teammate in line.

    • If successful, the next teammate can immediately look to find their next time on the other side.

  • If the defenders win the ball, they transition quickly to find their outlet.


  • Coaching Points

    In Possession (4)

    • Positive First Action – attackers take a forward first touch, defenders close space quickly but under control.

    Out of Possession (2)

    • Be Patient - Don't dive in. Keep the play in front of you
    • Transition quickly to find your outlet as soon as you gain possession.

    Transition Moments

    • Attack → Defense: immediate counter-press when possession is lost.

    • Defense → Attack: first thought forward, can we finish quickly?


    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Wave Transition Game

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    Wave Transition Game (20 mins)

    4 mini goals⚽ Each player has a ball. 

    Start 1v1: Attacker vs. 1v1, 2V2.  

    If attacker score a goal they stay on. If the ball goes out on your half you are off. 


    Coaching Points

  • Positive First Action – attackers take a forward first touch, defenders close space quickly but under control.

  • Create & Use Space – attackers stretch the field with width/depth, defenders stay compact to protect central areas.

  • Decision-Making – recognize the advantage: dribble if it’s on, pass if defender is committed, shoot when the chance is clear.

  • Timing & Support – supporting players move early to provide angles; defenders communicate to press and cover.

  • Transition Mentality – react immediately when possession changes: counter-press or break forward with speed.



  • Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 7v7 Game

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    7v7 Game (25 mins)

    7V7 Game

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