We’ve showcased an aerial control session with 1-on-1 trainee Chase Carrera this spring. Carrera (GPS Massachusetts) has taken part in 50-plus 1-on-1 sessions since 2015. Assisting with the session is Justin Rennicks (U20 USMNT). The video showcases three different aerial control drills: … [Read more...]
Skill of the Month: Get your free kicks up and over the wall
We’ve showcased free kick practice from our session with 1 on 1 trainee Connor Haskell this spring. Haskell, a Xavier University commit, has taken part in 1 on 1 sessions since 2015. The video showcases three different free kick angles with the defensive wall in place. The aim is to get the ball … [Read more...]
Skill of the Month: Improve your 1-on-1 dribbling skills
We recently had The Midlands Group put together a video feature of our indoor session with 1-on-1 trainee Lily LaGrassa at The Edge in Bedford, Mass. La-Grassa (FC Stars ECNL U-17) has taken part in more than 150 1-on-1 sessions since 2011. The video showcases a wide range of drills that we would … [Read more...]
Skill of the Month: 2 Player/2 Ball Passing Combos
We typically work on each variation for one minute before switching to the opposite side and replicating with both feet. These drills work to improve first touch, footwork, anticipation and timing. We run through the following passing combinations in the video: ▸ Inside-Inside ▸ … [Read more...]
Skill of the Month: Finishing Session
We’ve showcased a series of finishing drills with 1 on 1 trainee Chase Lando, utilizing the SKLZ Quickster Soccer Trainer. The drills are both individual and partnerbased, working on a range of two-player combinations leading up to the finish. These drills work to improve first touch, … [Read more...]
Skills video: Suffolk Goalkeeper Session
We’ve showcased a series of goalkeeper drills with the Suffolk University men’s goalkeepers, utilizing a wet tarp surface, which is a fantastic training tool for working on reactions with both goalkeepers and outfield players. These drills work to improve agility, reflexes, anticipation, … [Read more...]