U9-U12 Curriculum
Develop the Complete Player with Our U9–U12 Soccer Curriculum
Our U9–U12 Soccer Curriculum is designed for one thing: to build technically sound, tactically aware, and mentally confident players ready to thrive in competitive environments. This stage is critical—players are developing core habits, mastering techniques, and learning to play as a team.
Our curriculum provides a structured 10-month training framework for clubs, teams, and coaches who are serious about development.
Our U9–U12 Soccer Curriculum is designed for one thing: to build technically sound, tactically aware, and mentally confident players ready to thrive in competitive environments. This stage is critical—players are developing core habits, mastering techniques, and learning to play as a team.
Our curriculum provides a structured 10-month training framework for clubs, teams, and coaches who are serious about development.
What’s Included:
- Weekly practice sessions aligned to key developmental milestones
- Monthly themes focused on ball mastery, game intelligence, and team play
- Session objectives and coaching points for every activity
- Progress tracking tools and player evaluation forms
- Age-appropriate intensity and challenge to promote growth
Curriculum Focus Areas:
- Advanced dribbling, passing, and receiving
- Shooting under pressure
- Defending principles (individual and group)
- Positional understanding and team shape
- Transition play and decision-making
- Communication and leadership on the field
Who It’s For:
- Club coaches looking for structure and consistency
- Parent-coaches needing expert-level support
- Clubs aiming to align all teams under one development model
- Families seeking a proven pathway for their young player
📅 10-Month Curriculum Overview: Monthly Theme / Weekly Focus Areas
Month 1: Ball Mastery & Dribbling- Close control (inside/outside) Dribbling at speed & change of direction Turns (Cruyff, drag back, inside hook) 1v1 attacking scenarios
Month 2: Passing & Receiving- Short passing technique Receiving with different surfaces Passing under pressure Triangle passing & movement off ball
Month 3: Shooting & Finishing- Shooting with laces and inside foot Finishing from angles Volleys & rebounds Shooting in game-like pressure situations
Month 4: Defending Principles- Individual defending & body shape Defending in pairs (cover/support) Interceptions & tackling Defending in transition
Month 5: Possession & Control- Keeping the ball in tight spaces Support angles & movement Creating space (1st & 2nd attacker roles) Possession-focused small-sided games
Month 6: Combination Play- One-two pass & give-and-go Overlapping runs Third-man combinations Functional play in final third
Month 7: Transition Play- Attacking transition (win & go forward) Defending transition (track & delay) Speed of play in transition Small-sided transition games
Month 8: Game Understanding & Positioning- Positional awareness (basic roles) Playing between lines & finding space Switching the point of attack Small-sided games with tactical constraints
Month 9: Set Pieces & Restarts- Corner kicks (attack & defend) Free kicks (technique + strategy) Throw-ins & quick restarts Penalties & goalkeeping basics
Month 10: Review & Competitive Play- Skills recap and competitive play, game scenarios with coaching feedback, fitness based fun challenges, intra-squad tournaments.
Month 1: Ball Mastery & Dribbling- Close control (inside/outside) Dribbling at speed & change of direction Turns (Cruyff, drag back, inside hook) 1v1 attacking scenarios
Month 2: Passing & Receiving- Short passing technique Receiving with different surfaces Passing under pressure Triangle passing & movement off ball
Month 3: Shooting & Finishing- Shooting with laces and inside foot Finishing from angles Volleys & rebounds Shooting in game-like pressure situations
Month 4: Defending Principles- Individual defending & body shape Defending in pairs (cover/support) Interceptions & tackling Defending in transition
Month 5: Possession & Control- Keeping the ball in tight spaces Support angles & movement Creating space (1st & 2nd attacker roles) Possession-focused small-sided games
Month 6: Combination Play- One-two pass & give-and-go Overlapping runs Third-man combinations Functional play in final third
Month 7: Transition Play- Attacking transition (win & go forward) Defending transition (track & delay) Speed of play in transition Small-sided transition games
Month 8: Game Understanding & Positioning- Positional awareness (basic roles) Playing between lines & finding space Switching the point of attack Small-sided games with tactical constraints
Month 9: Set Pieces & Restarts- Corner kicks (attack & defend) Free kicks (technique + strategy) Throw-ins & quick restarts Penalties & goalkeeping basics
Month 10: Review & Competitive Play- Skills recap and competitive play, game scenarios with coaching feedback, fitness based fun challenges, intra-squad tournaments.
Sample Monthly Breakdown
Month 1: Ball Mastery & Dribbling
Month 1: Ball Mastery & Dribbling
- Week 1: Close control using all parts of the foot.
- Week 2: Dribbling under pressure and in tight spaces.
- Week 3: Introduction to feints and turns (e.g., Cruyff turn, step-over).
- Week 4: 1v1 attacking scenarios.
- Week 1: Short passing techniques and accuracy.
- Week 2: Receiving the ball with different surfaces (inside, outside, sole).
- Week 3: Passing under pressure and movement off the ball.
- Week 4: Small-sided games emphasizing passing combinations.
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We can create the ideal, full curriculum for your needs. View the sample structure above or schedule a consultation to bring this program to your club./organization
We can design your 36 week curriculum for a one time fee of only $75.00
We can create the ideal, full curriculum for your needs. View the sample structure above or schedule a consultation to bring this program to your club./organization
We can design your 36 week curriculum for a one time fee of only $75.00