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Developing Young Soccer Players: Philosophy and Guidelines for U6 and U7/8 Programs

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The Lexington United K-2nd Grade Program fosters a love for soccer by ensuring every child is physically active and has fun. Players develop ball comfort, decision-making skills, and basic positional awareness during play. Coaches have a structured approach, focusing on minimal instruction during games and maximizing engagement. The U6 and U7/8 programs feature practice demonstrations, balanced teams, and a dual-field format to enhance learning and player development. Emphasis is placed on enjoying the game, with no scores or standings kept to promote a positive experience.

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  1. Lexington United K through 2nd Grade

  2. Program Philosophy We want every child: • to be physically active and have fun playing the game of soccer. • to develop a comfort level with the ball at his/her feet (maximum touches) • to be allowed make decisions with minimal instruction during the game segment (“stimulate rather than instruct”). • to learn basic positional sense (covering space).

  3. Coaches to Do List • Contact team approximately 2 weeks to 10 days prior to the start of the season • Let families know which field to report • Email Diamond layout to all families • Create name tags for players • Set up snack rotation for the season • Print Team Medical Information to have on site (don’t share with families!) • Steer families to the LUSC website for all cancellations

  4. U6 Program Overview • 15 Minute Professional Coaching Demonstration of Activities (practice plan provided) • 30 Minute of Activities (Team A= Field A) • 45 Minute Game Segment (2x 20 minute halves) • Dual Field Approach • Balanced Teams

  5. Dual Field Concept • Each team will have a home field to meet at where they will run their activities each week. Example Team A meets at Field A, Team B meets at Field B etc. • If team A is scheduled to play team B, they will do so on both fields. • The area between the two fields is the designated coaching area with the opposite side of the field being reserved for spectators. • The coaching area allows the coach & players their own space and helps the players separate from their parents which is an important part of the developmental process.

  6. U6 Game Format 3v3 Dual Field

  7. U6 Rules • Kick in’s or Dribble in’s (no throw in’s) • Scoring team drops to their own half of field after a goal is scored • No Corner Kick’s- ball over the end-line is always re-entered by the defensive team • No Scores are kept • No Standings are kept

  8. U7/8 Program Overview • 15 Minute Professional Coaching Demonstration of Activities (practice plan provided) • 45 Minute of Activities (Team A= Field A) • 45 Minute Game Segment (2x 20 minute halves) • Dual Field Approach • Balanced Teams

  9. U7/8 Game Format

  10. Why 3v3 to 4 Goals? • The 3v3 to 4 goals format is one of the best exercises for players to learn to “read the game” and make decisions without coaches telling them what to do. This is consistent with the LUSC approach that the game is the greatest teacher. • In 3v3 the defense cannot defend both goals equally. This should, in time, teach the players to recognize the 2v1 situation and which goal is the best one to attack. This is why I prefer to play 3v3 over 4v4.

  11. U7/8Basic Rules • All restarts are done with a dribble in or a kick in. • After a goal is scored, ask the scoring team to return to their half of the field. • When the ball goes out over the end-line, the ball is re-entered from the restart line. • Coaches should police (ref) the game to ensure that it is safe, but it is best if they remain 2 to 3 yards from the sideline. No need to run up and down the field with the players.

  12. The Great Pianist “A great pianist doesn’t run around the piano or do push ups with the tips of his fingers. To be great, he plays the piano. He plays all his life and being a great footballer is not about running, push-ups or physical work generally. The best way to be a great footballer is to play football” Jose Mourinho 2 time Champions League Winning Coach