ASET Coaching Association

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The October 4 coaching session has been posted to the ASET website. The title of the session was ‘Unlimited Pattern Play’. The problem with traditional pattern play is that players do not follow the pattern and/or pass the ball in a manner that is not consistent to the demands they face in an actual game. Often times players are too casual in their passes and do not fully concentrate because there is little to no opposition; players are also told where to pass the ball. Unlimited pattern play provides players the best of both worlds. Through unlimited pattern play, players are given autonomy for their own decisions as that is consistent to the demands players face in the actual game. As players maintained possession the demands placed upon them increased.

Other training activities posted to the ASET website include:
--Dynamic Warm-up
--Improving off the ball movement - Part 1 and Part 2
--Small Sided Game to Improve off the ball Movement - Part 1 and 2

As coaches, we know it is more difficult to attack down the middle of the field rather than going over the top or attacking down the flanks. In order to achieve success playing down the middle of the field players must move and interchange positions away from the ball. The above activities develop this understanding among players and it can then be applied in the actual game.

If you have any questions regarding membership or the coaching points to any training activity do not hesitate to contact ASET at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coaches,

The October 25 coaching clinic sessions have been posted and are available for download under the 'Monthly Sessions' link. The topic of the U8-U12 session was combining with a partner, while the U13-U18 session emphasized combination play in the final third, specifically through zone 14.

Also available are several new training activities and articles focusing on the following topics.

--Sequential passing with combination play
--Wall passes part one through part three

--Stress and coping strategies in academy football
--Meet the confidence challenge

If you have any questions regarding membership or the coaching points to any training activity do not hesitate to contact ASET at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coaches,

In our on-going effort to provide information on the technical, tactical, physical,and most importanty, the mental side of sport, the following activities and articles have been posted to the ASET website.

--Protect the House
--7v4 Angled Passing Game Part 1 and Part 2

--Intensity in Sports

If you have any questions regarding membership or the coaching points to any training activity do not hesitate to contact ASET at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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ASET is excited to announce they will, in conjuction with Missouri Youth Soccer, deliver a National D license coaching course. A tentative schedule of both theory and practical sessions are available for download from the ASET website.

In order to provide ASET members with the most modern training ideas, the following activities have been posted to the ASET website.

--Implementing a zone defense part 1
--Implementing a zone defense part 2
--Dribbling and Awareness

If you have any questions regarding membership or the coaching points to any training activity do not hesitate to contact ASET at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

In an effort to provide coaches with consistent and modern coaching information new articles, book reviews, and training activities have been posted to the ASET web site. Below is a list of the newly posted information.

--Article detailing Assistant Men's National Team coach Mike Sorber's role with the team and the work he has done with Benny Feilhaber
--Book review of Mastery: The Secret to Success
--Sports psychology article titled Positive Self Talk - Your Best Ally

Training activities:
Attacking with a Numerical Advantage
Playing Through Each Third of the Field Part 1 through Part 3

If you have any questions regarding the newly posted information or membership in ASET, do not hesitate to contact us at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

ASET is pleased to announce Miguel de Lima as the latest individual to show his commitment to continuing coaching education. Miguel's playing career spanned stints in both Brazil and the United States. Currently, Miguel is the president and founder of Delima Soccer. To view his interview visit the ASET website at www.asetsoccer.com

New training activities have been posted as a continuation of playing through each third of the field. The following training activities can be found under the coaching sessions link on the front page of the ASET website:

--Playing Through Each Third of the field - Part 4
--Playing Through Each Third of the field - Part 5


Be sure to click on the calendar link as the monthly coaching sessions for the months of February through May have been set. Check the calendar frequently as the theme for each month will be announced shortly.

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

ASET has announced the theme of the February 21 coaching clinic. The topic for the night is, Possession for the Modern Game: How it is achieved and what techniques are needed. For a more detailed description of the session click on the calendar link at top of the ASET website; www.asetsoccer.com

Newly posted content on the website includes:

--Finishing in Central Areas - to access this activity click on the coaching sessions link on the front page of the ASET website
--Talent Identification in Young Players - to access this article click on the coaching articles link

If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET – Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

ASET is pleased to inform you the February 21 coaching clinic session titled "Possession for the Modern Game: How It Is Achieved and What Techniques Are Needed" is available for download to all ASET members. The session can be downloaded by clicking on the coaching sessions link at the top of the front page then clicking on the monthly sessions link.

Individual players, at the highest level, are routinely completing eighty and upwards of ninety percent of their passes. In the modern game more passes are being made, a players passing and receiving repertoire is being expanded, and their receiving skills are being enhanced. Regardless of the spin, swerve, or pace of the pass players are bringing the ball under control quicker than ever and with fewer touches. The training session focused on activities coaches can implement with their team, regardless of age, that will prepare their players to deal with restrictions of time and space. The session also provided coaches activities to help their players gain insight into how to speed the game up, slow the game down, or break through a deep lying defense.

Training activities and articles also available for download include:

--Aerial Possession - Part 1
--Aerial Possession - Part 2
--Aerial Possession - Part 3

--Developing Mental Toughness Through Self Knowledge


If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET – Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

ASET is pleased to inform you the March 28 coaching clinic session titled "Essential Attacking Concepts" is available for download to all ASET members. The session can be downloaded by clicking on the coaching sessions link at the top of the front page then clicking on the monthly sessions link.

The April coaching clinic sessions have been finalized. The theme for the evening will be defense. The first session is titled "Defense to Win: Constructing a Zone Defense". The second session is titled "Defending the Getafe Way: Preparing for Real Madrid". ASET Co-Director Bill Daues spent nine days studying and observing sessions from some of Spain's most successful coaches. In this session he will demonstrate the same types of training activities as were done by Getafe in preparation to face Real Madrid. The session was delivered by Getafe Head Coach Michel in preparing to defend against players such as Ronaldo, Higuain, and Kaka. At the time of the session Getafe sat in ninth place in La Liga.

Newly posted training activities also available for download by ASET members include the following. Each activity can be downloaded by clicking on the coaching sessions link, then clicking on attacking to select the appropriate age group.

--Passing Patterns to Develop Wall Passes
--Passing Patterns to Develop Overlaps
--Passing Patterns to Develop Striking the Ball
--Passing Patterns to Develop Double Passes

--Small Sided Game to Reinforce Combination Play


If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET – Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Rayo Vallecano Training Activites
New training activities have been posted from ASET Co-Director Bill Daues's recent trip to Madrid, Spain. The training activities were conducted by coaches at Spanish club Rayo Vallecano. Currently Rayo Vallecano compete in the Spanish second division. Part one of the Rayo Vallecano training activities is available for download on the front page of the ASET website. Parts two, three, and four are available for download by all ASET members under the coaching sessions and attacking links.

Upcoming ASET coaching clinics available to all members
Date: Sunday, April 25
Time: 5pm - 6:15pm
Location: Whitfield School
Topic: Defending to Win: Constructing a Zone Defense

Date: Sunday, April 25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Location: Whitfield School
Topic: Defending the Getafe Way: Preparing for Real Madrid

ASET Co-Director Bill Daues spent nine days studying and observing sessions from some of Spain's most successful coaches. In this session he will demonstrate the same types of training activites as were done by Getafe in preparation to face Real Madrid. The session was delivered by Getafe Head Coach Michel in preparing to defend against players such as Ronaldo, Higuain, and Kaka. At the time of the session Getafe sat in ninth place.

If you have any questions regarding membership or the coaching points to any training activity do not hesitate to contact ASET at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).

Second youth soccer club registers with ASET
ASET welcomes the second youth soccer club to register their entire coaching staff. As ASET members, the Troy United coaching staff will have access to previously posted material as well as information posted in the months and year ahead. ASET looks forward to working alongside the Troy United coaching staff to assist them in their on-going coaching development.

ASET's Newest Interview - Vince Ganzberg, Indiana Youth Soccer Director of Education
The interview is on the front page of the ASET website (www.asetsoccer.com). ASET would like to thank Coach Ganzberg for his time and commitment to continuing coaching education.

May 25 coaching clinics are available for download
Both sessions focused on defense. The U8-U13 session was titled "Defending to Win: Constructing a Zone Defense". The second session was observed on a recent to trip to Madrid, Spain by ASET Co-Director Bill Daues. The session was titled "Defending the Getafe Way". It was delivered prior to Getafe playing Real Madrid. The session outlines how Michel (Getafe Head Coach) chose to defend against Ronaldo who likes to drop into the hole to receive the ball. Both sessions are accessible by clicking on the Coaching Sessions link on the front page then clicking on Monthly Sessions.

Latest Training Activities Posted Include:
--Defending: Reacting to Visual Cues
--Defending in Channels - Part 1
--Defending in Channels - Part 2

Defending activities can be accessed by going to the coaching sessions link and clicking on defending.

--Sports Psychology: Psych-Down Techniques. This article can be accessed by going to the coaching sessions link, then clicking on sports science followed by sports psychology.

--New book review by former England Cricket Sports Psychologist. Book reviews can be accessed by going to the coaching articles link and clicking on book reviews

If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET – Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).


ASET, in conjunction with Missouri Youth Soccer, delivers National D License coaching course
A schedule of lecture and theory sessions is available on the front page of the ASET website. To register for this course visit the Missouri Youth Soccer website at www.mysa.org and click on the coaching clinic link near the top of the page.


ASET Monthly Coaching Clinic Set for June 6
The topic for the session is 'Coming Out of the Back with an Emphasis on the Midfield'. Particular attention will be given to the movement and rotation of the midfield in relation to the wide back. As a team maintains
possession it is important to also guard against the counter. Throughout this session this point will be reinforced in order for the team to always remain balanced.


Latest Training Activities Available for Download:
--Finishing on Goal

--Sequential Passing and Awareness - Part 1
--Sequential Passing and Awareness - Part 2
--Sequential Passing and Awareness - Part 3
--Sequential Passing and Awareness - Part 4

If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET – Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).

Tactical Awareness Situations:
There are many advantages teams enjoy over their opponents; athleticism, skill level, mental toughness. When these aspects are equal or you find your side is inferior to the opposition, where can a coach find the difference that will enable their team to be successful? The answer lies in the tactics they implement as a coach.

Every several weeks ASET will post a different tactical situation for coaches to read, analyze, and answer. Each situation will show the movements of the opposition and ask coaches, utilizing a particular formation, to place their team in what they believe are the appropriate defensive positions.

While there may be several ways to shape up a team defensively, prior to providing a new tactical situation, ASET will post one way to organize the team for the specific situation given. ASET will also provide reasons for positioning each player in that manner. You can view the first tactical situation by visiting the front page of the ASET website, www.asetsoccer.com

Latest Training Activities Available for Download:
--Spin Turns: Turning Away from Pressure - Part 4
--Spin Turns: Turning Away from Pressure - Part 5
--Spin Turns: Turning Away from Pressure - Part 6

If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).

Tactical Awareness Situations:
The solution to the first tactical awareness situation has been posted to the front page of the ASET website. The first situation dealt with defending the movement of the opposition's central midfielders within a 4.4.2 formation.

Next week ASET will post the second tactical situation which will deal with the shape of a team as they build up play out of their defending third.

Spatial Awareness Session:
Vince Ganzberg, Director of Education for Indiana Youth Soccer, delivered a session at the Region II coaches symposium with the theme of 'spatial awareness'. Visit the ASET website to view the first two progressions of Coach Ganzberg's sessions.

Latest Training Activities Available for Download:
--Spatial Awareness - Part 1
--Spatial Awareness - Part 2
--Spatial Awareness - Part 3
--Spatial Awareness - Part 4

Coaching Article
--What Value Does A Win Have?

If you have any questions regarding membership or any content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

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Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).

Tactical Awareness Situations:
Transition has been identifid by top coaches as the main indicator between success and failure. Referred to as the 'golden second', top players make transition the second possession is lost or won. In the second tactical awareness situation, your team has just won possession and a pass is made to the goalkeeper.

To view how to structure your team to build up possession from the back visit the ASET website at www.asetsoccer.com. The diagram displays how a coach would structure his/her team to build up possession from the back. The roles and responsibilites of each player are explained. A diagram shows each player's movement and final position.

Latest Training Activities Available for Download:
--Quick Attacking Play - Part 1
--Quick Attacking Play - Part 2

Coaching Article
--What Shall I Coach Tonight?

If you have questions regarding membership or content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com

[coach education]

Dear Coach,

Below is the latest news and postings from the Association for Soccer Education and Training (ASET).

New Membership Level
ASET offers a new level of membership. In addition to the annual membership for $50, coaches can register on a monthly basis for $5.95 per month.

Latest Interview - AJ Cochran, member of the U18 Men's National Team
AJ was recently selected to play for the U18 US Soccer team in 4 games in Argentina and Chile. In May, AJ was selected to play in a US Development Academy all-star game in Sarasota, FL, bringing together the top 16 players in the country from all USDA teams.

To view the interview click on the 'Coaching Resources' link at the top of the ASET homepage. Then click on the articles and interviews link and scroll down to ‘Interview with AJ Cochran’

August Coaching Clinic Available for Download:
The session theme of 'Attacking In The Final Third' demonstrated the movements of the striker and wingers in attempting to get in behind an organized defense. The warm-up consisted of specific movements and coaching points for each player. Attention was given to ways that improve interchange and combination play. To view the session and its coaching points click on 'Coaching Activities' followed by the 'Monthly Sessions' link.

Coaching Videos Available To ASET Members:
--2v2 on the diagonal
--Playing out of the back

If you have questions regarding membership or content posted on the ASET website please contact us as at sales@asetsoccer.com

ASET - Association for Soccer Education and Training
www.asetsoccer.com