by Coach Southerland | Jul 20, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Rules, set piece
Hello Soccer Parents, As your child grows into the beautiful game of soccer, it’s crucial for you, too, to understand the intricacies of the game. You might have heard the term “indirect free kick” during matches and wondered what it’s all...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 19, 2023 | Articles, Defense, Training
Hey there, Team Strike parents! As we gear up for an exciting soccer season, I wanted to take a moment to explain the five principles of defense in soccer that our team will be focusing on. These principles are key to removing options and space from the opposing team...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 18, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here. In today’s playbook session, we’re going to tackle the language of the soccer field, mastering common in-game communication terms. Common In-game Communication Terms: On the field, we need a shared language...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 17, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Defense, Skills
Hey Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here again, today we’re going to delve into the world of defending, specifically mastering the one-on-one situation. A defender’s ability to handle 1v1 situations can be the difference between preventing a goal and watching the...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 14, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here with another exciting drill breakdown. Ever wondered why we practice the “Dribble Through The Square” drill? Well, today we’re going to dive into what it’s all about and how it benefits our...
by Coach Southerland | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, This is Coach Mick, and today I want to discuss a crucial aspect of youth soccer: injury management. While we always prioritize safety, injuries can still occur. Let’s explore how we handle injuries when they happen and how we can...
