WEDNESDAY CM 2012 - 2008 WINTER 1

Service Description

Center Midfielder Program Program Goal: Train youth soccer players to excel in the midfield role by developing technical skills, tactical awareness, and mental sharpness. Program Outline: - Technical Foundations & Positioning Focus: Build technical proficiency and introduce positioning basics. Key Drills: First-touch control, passing accuracy, tight-space dribbling, and positioning to find space. - Awareness & Decision-Making Focus: Enhance field vision and decision-making under pressure. Key Drills: Passing with scanning, rondos, and small-sided positional games. - Defensive Awareness Focus: Improve defensive positioning and ability to win the ball back. Key Drills: Tackling technique, aerial duels, defensive transitions, and intercepting passes. - Playmaking & Creativity Focus: Develop creativity in passing, playmaking, and offensive transitions. Key Drills: Final ball delivery, one-touch passing, overload situations, and breaking defensive lines. - Advanced Tactical Understanding Focus: Refine tactical knowledge and prepare for complex game scenarios. Key Drills: Switching the point of attack, positional scrimmages, midfield rotations, and build-out plays. - Leadership & Communication Focus: Build leadership qualities and effective communication skills. Key Drills: Directing play, quick transitions, and managing small-sided teams. Week 10: Match Preparation & Application Focus: Apply learned skills in match scenarios and finalize development. Key Drills: Full-field scrimmages, small-sided games, and performance review. Key Outcomes By the end of the program, players will: Master technical midfield skills like passing, dribbling, and receiving. Develop superior tactical awareness, including positioning, transitions, and leadership. Gain confidence and readiness to apply these skills in real-game situations.