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Fall 2026 Development Plan — U10 Boys Blue, Coach Ro

Each week builds on the previous one with a mix of warm-ups, technical fundamentals, game-like exercises, and competitive drills.


Preseason foundation: technical comfort, confidence on the ball, passing and movement.
Practice 1 — Dribbling & 1v1
Date: Tue, Aug 18Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

0–10: Dynamic ball warm-up — toe taps, foundations, inside/outside touches, pull-push, sole rolls.
10–25: Dribbling through gates — progress to weak foot and specific moves.
25–40: Moves to beat defenders — scissors, step-over, inside cut, outside cut, pullback.
40–60: 1v1 to mini-goals.
60–70: 2v2.
70–90: Scrimmage.

Main Message

Attack space and don't be afraid to take players on.

Practice 2 — Passing & Receiving
Date: Tue, Aug 25Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

0–10: Passing in pairs while moving.
10–25: Passing gates — accuracy, pace and receiving across the body.
25–40: Triangle passing — pass and immediately move.
40–55: 3v1 rondos.
55–70: 3v3 possession.
70–90: Scrimmage.

Main Message

Pass, move and give your teammate another option.

Practice Videos
4V1 Rondos 4 players 1 touch pass to each other, 1 player tries to stop rotation.
Passing in pairs. Player and teammate pass back and forth quickly.
Continue building composure on the ball when defenders are close.
Practice 1 — Ball Security & 1v1 Decisions
Date: Thu, Aug 27Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Ball mastery with both feet
• Receiving under pressure
• Shielding and protecting the ball
• 1v1 attacking choices
• 2v2 competition
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Possession With Support
Date: Tue, Sep 1Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Passing and receiving while moving
• Supporting after the pass
• 3v1 and 4v2 possession
• 3v3 directional play
• Finding the open teammate
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

Stay composed, protect the ball, and find the next good option.

Practice Videos
Passing and receiving under pressure Pass and be ready to recieve. Give and go.
Passing Pass and be ready to recieve.
Reinforce pass-and-move habits and playing with teammates.
Practice 1 — Give-and-Go & Support Angles
Date: Tue, Sep 1Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Passing accuracy
• Give-and-go combinations
• Moving after the pass
• Creating passing angles
• 2v1 situations
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Small-Sided Combination Play
Date: Thu, Sep 3Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 2v2
• 3v2 attacking
• 3v3 possession
• Wall passes
• Supporting the player on the ball
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

Pass, move, and make yourself available again.

Practice Videos
Passing back gn forth with speed - give and go. Players passing back and forth to keep ball from approching defenders.
Smaller scrimmages, more 3V3, head on play. Player will have to make quicker decisions with less teamates to pass to.
Help players recognize when to keep the ball, combine, or play forward.
Practice 1 — Build From the Back
Date: Tue, Sep 8Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Goalkeeper distribution
• Defender spacing
• Midfield passing lanes
• Playing through pressure
• 3v2 buildout
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Progressing Through Midfield
Date: Thu, Sep 10Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Receiving on the half-turn
• Creating triangles
• 3v3 + neutral player
• 4v4 directional play
• Moving the ball through lines
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

Work the ball through the team instead of forcing long kicks.

Practice Videos
Passing from goalie to defender to mids to striker. Passing to build the play to score.
Focusing on the midfiled. What you shold do as a midfielder, heart of the engine.
Continue teaching players how spacing makes the game easier.
Practice 1 — Using Width
Date: Tue, Sep 15Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Recognizing crowded areas
• Moving into open space
• Wide support positions
• Switching the point of attack
• 3v3 with wide players
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Creating Chances
Date: Thu, Sep 17Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 2v1 attacks
• 3v2 attacks
• Passing combinations near goal
• Finishing from different angles
• Decision-making in the final third
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

Spread out, create space, and give the player with the ball options.

Practice Videos
Using width, stretching the field out. Stop the crowd, widen the support, more attacking.
Moving to create chance for pass to score. Moving around without the ball is as important as with the ball.
Reinforce individual defending while connecting it to team defending.
Practice 1 — Pressure & Cover
Date: Tue, Sep 22Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 1v1 defending
• Closing down under control
• 2v2 pressure and cover
• Communication
• Recovering after being beaten
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Team Defensive Shape
Date: Thu, Sep 24Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 3v3 defending
• 4v4 directional play
• Staying compact
• Helping the first defender
• Recovering when possession is lost
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

Defend together instead of everyone chasing the ball.

Practice Videos
1V1 defending, closing the gap, speed versus control. Closing in fast and controling the attacker.
Moving as a wall. Each wall should move together when in the defensive posture.
Train the reaction immediately after possession changes.
Practice 1 — Win It & Play
Date: Tue, Sep 29Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 2v2 transition
• 3v3 transition
• First pass after winning the ball
• Finding space quickly
• Supporting the counterattack
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — React When We Lose It
Date: Thu, Oct 1Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Immediate pressure after losing possession
• Recovering behind the ball
• 3v3 to multiple goals
• 4v4 transition games
• Team communication
• Scrimmage

Game Focus

When we win it, spread out. When we lose it, react immediately.

Practice Videos
What to do after winning the ball? You've won the ball, do you dribble, pass it or score?
What to do when you lose the ball? Losing the ball is part of the game, getting it back is crucial.
Give players more responsibility to recognize and solve game situations.
Practice 1 — Dribble, Pass or Shoot?
Date: Tue, Oct 6Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 2v2 problem solving
• 3v3 decision-making
• Recognizing space
• Knowing when to take players on
• Knowing when to combine
• Extended scrimmage

Practice 2 — Match Situations
Date: Thu, Oct 8Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Throw-ins
• Goal kicks
• Corners
• Kickoffs
• Protecting a lead
• Needing a goal
• Extended match play

Game Focus

Think, recognize the situation, and make a confident decision.

Practice Videos
Confidently make decisions, not from pressure but from the situation. Don't do things becuase you have to, do them becuase you want to.
Match situations - corner kick. Alternatives to a centered corner kick for effectiveness.
Bring the season's core ideas together with competitive, game-like training.
Practice 1 — Competitive Review
Date: Tue, Oct 13Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Dribbling challenges
• Passing competitions
• Finishing competitions
• 2v2 tournament
• 3v3 tournament
• Scrimmage

Practice 2 — Full Match Preparation
Date: Thu, Oct 15Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Ball mastery
• Passing and receiving
• Finishing
• 2v2
• 3v3
• 30-minute full scrimmage

Game Focus

Play confidently, compete, trust your teammates, and enjoy the game.

Practice Videos
Finishing strong. Receiving the pass and finishing.
Competition in everyting you do. You are your biggest competition, can you better yourself?
Give players more responsibility to recognize and solve game situations.
Practice 1 — Dribble, Pass or Shoot?
Date: Tue, Oct 20Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• 2v2 problem solving
• 3v3 decision-making
• Recognizing space
• Knowing when to take players on
• Knowing when to combine
• Extended scrimmage

Practice 2 — Match Situations
Date: Thu, Oct 22Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Enfield Chase Park Soccer Field 2 ↗

• Throw-ins
• Goal kicks
• Corners
• Kickoffs
• Protecting a lead
• Needing a goal
• Extended match play

Game Focus

Think, recognize the situation, and make a confident decision.

Practice Videos
4V1 Rondos 4 players 1 touch pass to each other, 1 player tries to stop rotation.
Passing in pairs. Player and teammate pass back and forth quickly.
Season Training Philosophy

How the 10 Weeks Progress

Weeks 1–3 build the technical base before games begin. Weeks 4–10 become game-centered, using the previous weekend's match to determine what needs to be corrected and developed.

1. Weeks 1–3Direct technical coaching, ball mastery, first touch, passing, 1v1, combination play, team shape and transition.
2. Practice 1 In-SeasonFix and develop something that showed up in the weekend game.
3. Practice 2 In-SeasonPrepare for match situations with more 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 and scrimmaging.
4. Game-Like ProgressionPassing pattern → 3v1 → 3v3 → directional game → scrimmage.
5. Technical WindowKeep roughly the first 20–30 minutes technical, then make the remaining hour increasingly game-like.
6. Small-Sided GamesPrioritize 2v2 → 3v3 → 4v4 → 7v7 to develop pressure recognition, spacing and decisions.
7. Scrimmage TimeReserve roughly 25–30 minutes for scrimmaging during in-season practices, especially Practice 2.
8. Coach Less Over TimeAs the season progresses, ask more questions and give players more responsibility for solving the game.