Best Pre-Game Warm Up!

[@Bootsystem66]

Mr Rory, I have nothing but praise for you and any back ups you have for producing the clips. You have been of immense benefit to coaches like me and to young players. This level of grassroot coaching is far more important than older age groups and even senior teams because your style as a coach can make or break a future footballer. I hope you get noticed and rewarded for your time

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@maxharris3010]

Thanks for the useful ideas, especially mentioning how very young players do not need the same type of physical warm-up as older players. That FIFA warm-up is an opportunity to get them to do stuff together. Can I suggest that when showing the playing positions with the markers that you align them with the direction of the field. At different ages (maybe for some at any age) it is difficult for players to do that 90 degree shift in their head. (You showed them going across the field.) In martial arts we often teach from in front of the player with our back turned to them so they do not have to reverse their actions. I note that someone commented that for their players they position them on the field. We cannot assume that young players can see what the markers represent and what space is represented by the space between the markers. We have to decide when they are ready to learn from just the use of markers. Show clearly where the goal is and always show your goalkeeper. They are very important and it shows you care about them too. Did I miss it or I did the goalkeeper not get included in any passes when showing how you play 6 or 7 v 2 at the end.

[@KrisHardy]

Thanks!

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thanks!!

[@TheodanUK2000]

This is fantastic and all so simple. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@chancellor9000]

Mental preparation for young kids - brilliant!

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Let’s go!!!

[@JamesC729]

Brilliant, thank you. Will be trying this ready for next season in u10

[@musicsavage707]

Great overview Coach, thanks for sharing. Personally I allow a bit more time so we can also work in a few 1v1s and 2v2s for ball handling, vision and shooting. Love the mental prep beginning and the mantra objective just prior to kickoff, will definitely add both of those to my routine, thanks again!

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thanks!

[@akirkouche1]

Great video. I think most grassroots coaches make the same mistake when they use cons or soccer tactical boards with young players. As a former pro soccer player I can guarantee you that even some players in seniors teams have issue with cones or a board. I prefer to position my players on the field and explain to them their role, position and tasks. Cheers

[@toddhawley1219]

Yeah it is a combination with the group.

[@merliontv425]

solid content as usual 👍 thanks a lot :)

[@eldog5040]

Very good 👍 2 of us coach a squad of 30x 8/9 year old boys. We always start with a warm up followed by possession before our games and it's improved our groups concentration. Greetings from Scotland.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thanks brother! I happen to be coming to Scotland in December for my UEFA C Licence class!

[@ryecafeandjuicebar]

Great ideas, thank you 🙏

[@RivaldoDeniz]

I'm only going to repeat what others are saying, but this is excellent

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thank you!!!

[@dallasnoble8329]

Very good, thank you

[@markstrange2228]

Great channel. I really like your soccer philosophy and ideas for the younger age groups. im about to start coaching U10 (for the first time ever) and this has been really helpful! Ive played my entire life but coaching is a whole new ball game (so to speak). thanks. Ill likely be in touch again for additional tips!....

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thanks! Got more videos coming. Happy to help in anyway I can.

[@TheBumblebee481]

Hi Rory, I'm a Uefa B coach that used to work with u12 and up in a lower league pro clubs academy, now working with a local u10 grassroots team. I think your pre game looks really good and I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, as I'm used to older groups I think I've fallen into the trap of not focusing enough on how much more younger players need to prep mentally. Looking forward to watching how they find the new warm up.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Awesome. Let me know how it works. I’m going to Scotland in December for my UEFA C. Pretty pumped for it.

[@TheBumblebee481]

@@CoachRorySoccer The FA advanced youth award is worth doing too if you have the time, I was lucky enough to have Ryan Maye as my tutor, top top coach

[@CoachRorySoccer]

@@TheBumblebee481 Thanks! Good to know!

[@TheBumblebee481]

@@CoachRorySoccer Well still not as focused as I would of liked, but first game back pre season and very hot so I can understand why. Going to stick with it as I like it and I think as they begin to get used to it, it will work better. Keep up the good work with the videos, they are really good

[@KrisHardy]

Hey coach, your videos are great and have been a huge resource for me as I recently started coaching U9. I am curious to hear your thoughts on how to coach during a game. I have seen a wide variety of coaching technics; from coaches screaming on the sidelines at players; to coaches not shouting commands at all and waiting to talk with players as they sub out. I don't believe you have a video on this, but would love to have your insight. Thanks for considering.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

I have a video on this in the works! Yeah there are a lot of varieties and I have evolved through the years. Hope to get that out soon. Appreciate the kind words!!

[@ErikHaanVincent]

Heads up 01:46 is currently labeled as "Metal Prep" and should be "Mental Prep".

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Thanks you!

[@ErikHaanVincent]

@@CoachRorySoccer You're welcome!

[@ErikHaanVincent]

@@CoachRorySoccer If you want to keep it as "Metal Prep" I want to hear Metallica.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

@@ErikHaanVincent 😂 something to consider

[@redheadjlyn]

May I just say, you had me at Spaceballs, the face mask.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Ludicrous speed? We’ve never gone that fast?

[@gecko221281]

I would love to see you and Ben from catalan channel to just sit down and chat junior football

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Love to!

[@leonardochang2523]

Great video! I'm learning a lot with your videos! Perhaps the only thing I would include is a finishing drill too

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Working on it!

[@leandroab1]

Really nice. I'm going to use this for a training session for the team I'm playing. Do you have some suggestions about practicing possession with the attacking players? I'm thinking about doing 5v4, then I put the striker between the defenders and keep the ball rotating with the 4 midfield players and eventually passing to the striker. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Yes check out my attacking videos. Your on the right track though!

[@barryanderson3568]

Only thing I worry about with my u 10 is that the goalie will not get touches so I like to try and do some shooting

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Fantastic point. I do this for sure with older teams.

[@adamkontyrealtor]

What is your strategy for making substitutions? I coach a U9 team with a 12 player roster. I am trying to keep each player in one position for consistency and also build chemistry between a group that takes the field together. Do you start each game with the same group of players? Also do you try to sub in a large group or one or two at a time? Thanks for all the great info here.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

As luck would have it there is an upcoming video on this topic! Going be a couple of weeks though I’m headed to the beach!

[@adamkontyrealtor]

@@CoachRorySoccer Looking forward to it. Season is still a month or so away. Enjoy the break!!

[@fire808surf]

Looking foreword to it also. I spend an hour on the roster. It’s hard pairing players while giving them the same opportunities. If we play a “easy team” i pair my weak players with a strong one with instructions to the better that we are passing. If an underperforming athlete scores they usually improve 10% for the rest of the season. Just an aha moment, hope it helps

[@MikeBaas]

BATTLE FOR 1ST PLACE IS TOMORROW Tustin Fire ( 9-1-0) vs Ladera Ranch Premier (9-1-0)

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Let’s go!!!

[@MikeBaas]

10-1-0 baby! And for those Coach Rory fans out there, this pregame worked!

[@CoachRorySoccer]

@@MikeBaas 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Bennytree]

Thanks for the videos. Simple question that is not in game related: At what age do you stop doing post game treats? I coach U10 girls. I know they enjoy it still but at what point do we just stop doing it?

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Probably at the age your at. But honestly if it’s parent driven I wouldn’t stop anybody.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

I think all ages like post game treats. 😂. U18 included. I don’t think I’ve ever told parents at any age to stop doing this if they wanted.

[@NM-pp8en]

how do u manage behavior issues with U8 and U9? Not listening, wondering around, focus issues, over talking, etc...

[@CoachRorySoccer]

This is a big problem that has to be dealt with right away. I warn them once then kick them out of the session for 5-10 mins. When they rejoin if they are still causing problems I sit them out the entire practice and talk to parent afterwards. Can’t let one or two players ruin the experience of the group.

[@cadea1151]

Any concern that no players are specifically warming up the goalie with some shots? Or do they get enough in the 7 vs 3. Also, would you do similar for indoor 6 vs 6? (5 plus goalie) played on quarter field? Thanks coach.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

I’d mix in some GK specific warm ups for sure.

[@jokkemannen33]

Thank you for this. I'm interested to know what you do with the team after a game? What questions and subjects about the game do you bring up?

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Great topic! Depends on the game. I'm trying to get better at discussing at least one positive thing we did and one improvement area. Obviously if its a tough loss or something, I might just tell them I'm proud of them and well work to get better in practice this week. :)

[@R.L.Humpert]

Hey man how are you? So my daughter got jumped on after the play and broke her elbow. It’s under investigation. She’s our best player and defender. So I have had to adjust players all around. I’m so upset. It’s been 3 weeks. I reported it an assault. I just can’t believe this. So my best athlete up front and scorer I moved Back to center back for my daughter. I don’t know if that’s the right way to go or not. We’re very weakened in the back with her out more than the front. So she covers in the back but now we can’t score. I just don’t know what to do. It’s pick your poison. How would you handle it? I switched from a 4-1-3-2 back to a 4-3-3 now for the meantime this weekend to try and score more. My daughter also took our direct kicks from outside the box and all corners and ran back to center back. It’s messed up our travel league season. Thanks. Ryan

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Sorry to hear! My son had a similar situation last season. Terrible challenge from behind broken clavicle. Out for the year. Sounds like you’re making good tactical adjustments. Hopefully quick recovery

[@Rallylabs]

I’m very new to this. (U9s 9v9). Is it better to do substitutions very regularly, or less often and have them only sub off once each. We have up to 3 sub players some games and I want to let them get back on the field, but when we sub too often I find the kids start to get confused about their positions and get distracted. Also we have more than one kid on the team with attention issues/ ASD that will just stop paying attention 2/3 through the match (or almost all the time) and I don’t know how to address this in a way that isn’t going to be problematic.

[@CoachRorySoccer]

How many on your team? I'd sub like every 8 mins or so. But it depends on the total number you have. Yeah it can be tough keeping some kids engaged. It all depends on the level you are coaching. I coach at a competitive travel level and most of the kids really want to be there and get better.

[@Bikebros27]

I’m starting out as coach for my sons u9 team. What advice would you give as best way to help plan sessions and get them learning

[@CoachRorySoccer]

I have a video on the channel called run better sessions that should be a big help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eITSk4yNYth3fqc

[@nrdes]

Coach how would you modify this for slightly older kids, U12/U11?

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Typically the older the team, the more activation exercises, the more complicated the rondos, for sure need to do a separate keeper routine at the older ages as well.

[@parias_sky9845]

Is it ok to cut one of these out depending on how much time I have?

[@CoachRorySoccer]

Oh yeah absolutely. Could combine a couple or skip depending on time.

[@Bootsystem66]

Of course yes, but don't take out the mental prep and prep talk and first touches on the ball.

[@user-gw8oo2hn7l]

Bit basic but like the mantra