Building player confidence…

Does your child feel comfortable holding onto the ball when another player is quickly approaching them? Or do they get nervous and quickly kick the ball away, more often resulting in an error or turnover? Your response to this question will provide you a better idea in regards to your child’s confidence while on the soccer field.

How do you suggest I build my players confidence? That’s a good question, I’m glad you asked! There are multiple options to help build your players confidence with the ball.

Ensure that your child touches the soccer ball at least 15 minutes each day. School teachers encourage a certain amount of reading or homework each day…you should apply a similar approach for player development or any activity that you want to continue improving.

1) Work on Juggling a soccer ball

2) Kick and receive a soccer ball off the wall

3) Watch online instructional videos and practice what you learn (YouTube, online soccer academy, etc.)

4) Sign up for group training sessions

5) Parents watch child’s soccer training sessions and go home and work on the areas that you see need improvement.

6) Hire a private trainer (groups of 2 or more tend to be more affordable)

7) Watch a professional soccer game with your child so they can see how their position is supposed to play

Note: The best players put in the extra work. Team training along is not good enough.

*There are free resources and costly resources. Based on your circumstance (money, time, convenience, child’s personality), determine which options work best for your family.

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