by Coach Southerland | Oct 19, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Formations, Practice, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here with a new playbook session. As we continue to understand our 3-2-2 formation, an important aspect we need to cover is “building from the back”. This approach enables us to maintain control, set the tempo,...
by Coach Southerland | Oct 16, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Defense, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, It’s Coach Mick checking in with some defensive tips. Sometimes, despite our best efforts in maintaining a solid team defense, you may find yourself facing an attacker one-on-one. It might sound daunting, but with the right...
by Coach Southerland | Oct 9, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice, Skills, Training
Hello Team and Soccer Families, Coach Mick here! Today, let’s talk about a fun and incredibly beneficial soccer skill – juggling the soccer ball. It’s not just a cool trick to show off to your friends but also a great way to improve your overall...
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 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Articles, Coaching, Training
Soccer has a specialized set of terms and phrases that players often use on the field to communicate quickly and effectively. Here are some common ones: Basic Terms “Man On” – A warning that a player is approaching and about to challenge for the...
