by Coach Southerland | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice, Pressing, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here, this time with some defensive wisdom! A strong defense is just as important as a powerful offense in soccer. Today, we’ll talk about an essential defensive technique: Pressure and Cover. Understanding Pressure and...
by Coach Southerland | Oct 2, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Rules
Hello Soccer Parents, As you watch your young athletes dribble, pass, and score on the soccer field, there’s a lot to enjoy and appreciate. However, there can be moments of confusion, especially when the referee blows the whistle for what might seem like simple...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 28, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Rules
Hello Soccer Parents, As your children engage in the beautiful game of soccer, their safety is, undoubtedly, your number one priority. Concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, are a serious concern in all contact sports, including soccer. Understanding the...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 25, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Rules
Hello Soccer Parents, As your kids take to the pitch, their safety and the fairness of the game are paramount. Soccer, like any sport, has rules designed to protect players from harm, promote sportsmanship, and ensure a pleasant experience for all. One concept you may...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 21, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, It’s Coach Mick here, and today, we’re diving into the world of soccer tactics. One of the fundamental concepts we’ve been discussing in training is the idea of “Expanding in Attack, Compressing in...
by Coach Southerland | Aug 31, 2023 | Coaching, College Station Soccer Club, Rules
Soccer’s governing body, FIFA, has established standard Laws of the Game that oversee soccer matches worldwide. These 17 laws detail all elements of the game, from the field’s dimensions to how the game is conducted. For younger players on Team Strike in...
