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Beginner training plan
Your first training1. Welcome & Warm-Up (10 minutes) Goal: Get players moving and comfortable. * Light jog around the field (2 minutes) * High knees * Butt kicks * Side shuffles * Skipping * Dynamic stretches Game: Red Light, Green Light (dribbling with a ball) * Green = dribble * Yellow = slow * Red = stop with the sole of the foot
Training 2-3Practice: * Toe taps (30 seconds) * Foundations (tap the ball side to side) * Inside touches * Outside touches * Pull-back turns * Stop the ball with the sole Encourage lots of touches rather than speed.
Training 4-10Practice: * Inside-foot passes * Trap the ball before passing back * 5 passes in a row * 10 passes in a row Coach reminders: * Plant foot beside the ball. * Use the inside of the foot. * Follow through toward your target. Practice: * Dribble, then shoot. * Shoot with the inside of the foot. * Aim for the corners instead of kicking as hard as possible.
Training 11+Session 4 – Passing & Receiving Objective: Improve passing accuracy and first touch. Warm-Up (10 min) * Dribble around cones * Toe taps and inside/outside touches Skill Demonstration (5 min) * Proper passing technique * Receiving with the inside of the foot Drill 1 (10 min) * Partner passing (5–10 yards) Drill 2 (10 min) * Pass through cone gates Game (10 min) * Keep Away (3v1) Scrimmage (15 min) ⸻ Session 5 – Shooting Objective: Shoot with accuracy. Warm-Up * Dribble and shoot relay Skill Demo * Plant foot * Strike with laces * Follow through Drill 1 * Stationary shooting Drill 2 * Dribble then shoot Game * Hit the cone challenge Scrimmage ⸻ Session 6 – Defending Objective: Learn defensive positioning. Warm-Up * Mirror movement Skill Demo * Defensive stance Drill 1 * Shadow defending Drill 2 * 1v1 defending Game * King of the Ring Scrimmage ⸻ Session 7 – Ball Control & Turns Objective: Improve close control. Warm-Up * Ball mastery Skill Demo * Pull-back * Inside turn * Outside turn Drill 1 * Cone maze Drill 2 * Turn at every cone Game * Freeze Dribble Scrimmage ⸻ Session 8 – Teamwork & Communication Objective: Work together and communicate. Warm-Up * Passing circle Skill Demo * Calling for the ball Drill 1 * Triangle passing Drill 2 * Give-and-go Game * Four-goal soccer Scrimmage ⸻ Session 9 – Speed & Agility Objective: Improve quickness. Warm-Up * Agility ladder Skill Demo * Quick feet Drill 1 * Cone sprint Drill 2 * Sprint, dribble, shoot Game * Relay races Scrimmage ⸻ Session 10 – Skill Review Objective: Practice everything learned. Station 1 * Dribbling Station 2 * Passing Station 3 * Shooting Station 4 * Defending Station 5 * Ball control Mini Tournament * 3v3 or 4v4 games ⸻ Session 11 – Season Celebration Objective: Have fun while using all skills. Warm-Up * Soccer tag Games * Sharks & Minnows * Knockout * Red Light, Green Light * World Cup shooting Championship Scrimmage * Divide into teams for a final match Team Huddle * Review what everyone learned * Celebrate improvement and teamwork * Hand out participation certificates or fun awards (optional)
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Soccer with Jason O.New to TeachMe.To
Youth players
Working with kidsI enjoy helping children learn new skills and build confidence. I like creating a positive environment where every child feels included, has fun, and improves at their own pace.
Working with teenagersI enjoy helping teenagers develop confidence, leadership, and teamwork. It’s rewarding to see them improve their skills while learning discipline, responsibility, and respect.
What you need to bring* ⚽ Soccer ball (correct size for their age, if requested by the coach) * 👟 Soccer cleats * 🦵 Shin guards (required for almost all practices and games) * 🧦 Long soccer socks to cover the shin guards * 💧 A labeled water bottle * 👕 Comfortable athletic clothing (or team jersey if provided)
What I can bring* ⚽ Soccer balls * 🟠 Cones for dribbling courses and boundaries * 🥅 Pop-up goals or portable goals * 🦺 Colored pinnies/bibs for teams * 🪜 Agility ladder * 🟡 Speed rings or disc markers * ⏱️ Stopwatch or timer * 💧 Water and a first aid kit * 📋 Clipboard with practice plan and attendance sheet

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Coach Jason Ortega

Jason Ortega, Soccer coach in Oak Brook
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Jason is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
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1 rating
1 review

About your soccer coach

Dedicated and passionate Head Soccer Coach with 4 years experience leading and developing athletes of all skills levels, Proven ability to create competitive, disciplined and positive team environments focused on growth, teamwork, and sportmanship.

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Bolingbrook, Illinois
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Years Coaching: 4 years
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Given: 1 lesson
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⚽Kicking, Passing, Dribbling, Ball Control