Coaches' Corner with Rodrigo Plaza: Recent Episodes
Rodrigo Plaza
The purpose of this Podcast is to address questions and provide advice for rec coaches who need additional support, or simply want to broaden their knowledge on coaching or soccer in general. Many rec soccer coaches are new to the sport and coaching as a whole, and I hope to provide guidance, insight, and thought-provoking discussions to my rec coaches (and any other coaches who decide to tune in!). Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy.
Timestamps
0:00-0:41 Intro
0:41-29:24 - Question Answered: At the U15 Boys age group, what are some of the key defensive strategies and techniques that we should be teaching the players? And what can we do at practice to make them experience these lessons?
29:24-30:57 - Defensive Strategy Game Ideas for Practice
30:57-33:24 - Further Advice + Final Thoughts
Timestamps
Intro (0:00-2:30)
Question 1 (2:30-22:16) - What are some good strategies for teaching players to not bunch up around the ball and pay in their respective positions, and how to play an attacking forward role vs. a defensive role?
Question 2 (22:17-33:33) - How can we boost morale during practice, and get more timid players to feel more comfortable playing the game?
Outro (33:34-36:20) - Our Role as Coaches, Next Episode Thoughts
Episode 1 Timestamps
Question 1: 2:28-15:54
Question 2: 15:54-26:28
Question 3: 26:28-38:08
Question 4: 38:08-50:23