Getting Started
Thank you for volunteering your time to coach with the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club! We are pleased to have you join our program and work with our players. Start by familiarizing yourself with these important documents. Your program director is Teddy Hagen. Don’t hesitate to contact him with any questions or concerns you may have throughout the season.
Soccer Start Pillars & Priorities
Comfort on Ball
- Pull-Back
- Inside/Outside of foot change of direction and pace
- Laces Dribbling
- Shoulder Feint
- Cut/Chop and go
- V and L turn
- Sole Roll
Passing/Striking (Both Feet)
- Inside of foot
Receiving (Both Feet)
- Inside of foot
- Sole of foot
Individual
- 1v1
- Recognize obstacles
- Recognize space
- Recognize boundaries
- Understand which goal they are attacking/defending
Attitudes/Characteristics
- Coachability
- Drive
- Respect
- Bravery
- Risk taking
- Passion
- Coordination
- Balance
- Movement
- Fine motor skills
