Beginner training plan
Your first lessonA strong first lesson should leave them thinking: “That was fun—I want to do that again.” Skill development comes from consistency, but motivation is what gets them to show up again.
Lesson 11+By the 11th lesson, a beginner shouldn’t just be “trying things”—they should start to look like a soccer player with some structure to how they move and think. Not polished, but purposeful.
At this stage, the shift is from basic coordination to applied understanding.
Lesson 4-10Dribbling with small touches (keeping the ball close)
Passing with the inside of the foot (accuracy over power)
Lesson 2-3With true beginners, I usually begin with basic ball familiarity. Simple touches: rolling the ball under the foot, gentle passes against a wall, or dribbling in open space. I’m not correcting every mistake—just helping them feel what it’s like to control the ball. Think of it as “getting comfortable being uncomfortable.”
Youth players
Working with kidsKids learn skills through games, not drills. They should be constantly moving, getting active, and making as many touches as possible on the ball.
Working with teenagers
