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MCC Soccer Academy

Curriculum

An overview of what we work on as players grow.

U8 · U10 · ages 6–9

Foundations

Dribbling, passing, shooting, and using every part of the foot — until players are comfortable on the ball and have a real relationship with it.

  • Ball mastery
  • First touch
  • Dribbling with control
  • Using every part of the foot
  • Passing accuracy
  • Receiving and turning
  • Shooting technique
  • Finishing from close range
  • Changes of direction
  • Protecting the ball
  • 1v1 attacking
  • Coordination and agility

U12 · ages 10–11

Development

Where the game starts: how to solve a 2v1, when to dribble and when to pass, how to defend as a team, and understanding roles and positions.

  • When to dribble, when to pass
  • Solving the 2v1
  • Creating passing lanes
  • Combination play
  • Playing under pressure
  • Scanning before receiving
  • Using the whole field
  • Wing play and crossing
  • Finishing under pressure
  • 1v1 defending
  • Defending as a team
  • Roles and positions

U14 · ages 12–14

Improvement

Tactical and game intelligence.

Opens as our oldest players reach it.

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