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Exhibit Hall D
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8:30-9:30 am
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Dribbling for Confidence - Aaron Brunner
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One of the keys to developing young players’ confidence is to improve their skills when the ball is at their feet. Coach Brunner will take the coaches on a journey of activities to develop dribbling from U6 to U10 age groups.
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10:00-11:00 am
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Following the Bouncing Ball - Paul Shaw
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Get the ball down! First touch sets up all other decisions a player has to make. Progressive activities will be presented for the U6 to U10 player. |
| 11:45-12:45 pm |
Fun Shooting Games - Rob Olson |
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"We want to score goals" is a common cry from coaches. Coach Olson will present a fun progression of activities for players to convert chances. |
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1:30-2:30 pm
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Passing is the Name of the Game - Carl Gray |
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If you can’t pass, you can’t play! What type of activities should we use to develop this important aspect of our sport? A progressive age-appropriate session will be presented.
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3:00-4:00 pm
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TOPSoccer Coaching Demonstration - Auke Wiersma
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Coach Wiersma will present an on-field session for players with special needs. |
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Exhibit Hall C
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8:30-9:30 am
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Strike, Think, Move - Gordon Miller
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Lessons gleaned from the world’s top soccer programs. Coach Miller will present modern thoughts on activities that enhance skill acquisition and movement off the ball while maximizing performance.
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10:00-11:00 am
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Entering the Attacking 1/3 - Carlos Juarez |
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Maximize your attacking priorities. Get into the attacking 1/3 of the field with a variety of movements and combinations. Coach Juarez will show different ways that midfielders and forwards combine to open up the opponent’s defense. |
| 11:45-12:45 pm |
Goalkeeping from an MLS All-Star - Pat Onstad |
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The modern-day goalkeeper has to have a variety of skills in their "toolbox". Coach Onstad will address new ideas in goalkeeping through a variety of activities. |
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1:30-2:30 pm
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The Barcelona Way - Matt Badiee
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The number 1 club team in the world gives us a variety of new and an evolution of old ideas. Coach Badiee will present some of the modern thoughts on improving your team’s possession and penetration.
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Defending in the Midfield- Jon Atkinson |
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Defending to set up a counter attack is a key component of the game. Coach Atkinson will take a close look at defending principles in the middle third of the field. Focus will be on using 3 and 4 midfielders. |
