Technical Coaching Resources

At our club, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of every coach — from those just starting their coaching journey to experienced coaches looking to continue learning and improving.

The following coaching resources have been carefully selected to provide valuable guidance, age-appropriate training ideas, and long-term player development principles. These documents are designed to help coaches better understand how to create positive, engaging, and effective training environments for players at every stage of development.

Whether you are planning your first training session or building a full season plan, these materials offer practical tools and foundational knowledge to support your coaching.

We encourage all coaches to download, review, and actively use these resources throughout the season as part of their team training and development.

Coaching Development Documents

Active Start

An introduction to creating fun, engaging, and movement-based environments for young players beginning their soccer journey.

📥 Download the Active Start document

Fundamentals

Focused on developing fundamental movement skills and introducing basic soccer techniques in an enjoyable and supportive environment.

📥 Download the Fundamentals document

Learn to Train

Designed to support coaches working with players who are developing technical skills, game understanding, and confidence within structured training sessions.

📥 Download the Learn to Train document

Soccer for Life

A resource centered around lifelong participation, enjoyment of the game, and continued development both on and off the field.

📥 Download the Soccer for Life document

U12 Training Drills & Activities

As players continue to grow and develop, creating engaging and enjoyable training sessions becomes increasingly important. Incorporating small-sided games, competitive activities, and creative training exercises can help players improve their technical skills, decision-making, movement, and overall understanding of the game.

This additional training resource provides coaches with a variety of game-based activities specifically designed to support U12 player development in a fun, positive, and age-appropriate environment.

• Passing & Receiving for Possession
• Passing for Penetration
• Possession for Penetration
• Penetration for Dribbling, Passing and/or Shooting
• Striking Volleys
• Striking Long Balls
• Attacking Shape
• Defending - Role of the 1st Defender
• Defending - Pressure and Cover
• Defending in Small Groups
• Combination Play
• Finishing with Combination Play
• Switching the Point of Attack
• Goalkeeping - Breakaways
• Goalkeeping - Handling Long Range Shots
• Goalkeeper Distribution
• U12 Dynamic Activities
• U12 Competitive Activities

We encourage coaches to explore these activities, adapt them to their team’s needs, and incorporate them regularly into training sessions throughout the season.

📥 Download the U12 Training Drills & Activities resource here.

We believe that strong coaching creates strong player experiences. By using these resources consistently, coaches can help foster development, confidence, enjoyment, and a lifelong passion for soccer in every player.