US Soccer Training Curriculum

The U.S. Soccer coaching curriculum is designed to improve development of players in the organized player base in the United States, concentrating on creating more organized, age-appropriate training sessions, developing coaching practices and creating an environment that is fun for the players.

The Planning and Training section is an excellent guide to planning your training sessions for the season. It provides guidance on how to structure training sessions and provides examples of drills and activities to develop your players.


Video Introduction for US Soccer Curriculum




The key elements for coaches and players that define the style of play.

Part 1 - Style and Principles of Play (2.5 MB .pdf)

The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game shows the tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player.

Part 2 - Concepts and Coaching (30 MB .pdf)

Children do not learn in the same way as adults, especially when the learning process involves both intellectual and physical activity.

Part 3 - Age Group Organization (2.5 MB .pdf)

Planning the session correctly, for the week and the season, will help the coach identify the team's needs and deliver a more efficient training session.

Part 4 - Planning and Training (60 MB .pdf)

For more details go to the US Soccer Coaching Curriculum

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