Player Resources for Remote Training and Conditioning
Athletic Maintenance Program Strength
For Players U13 and Below
Adult Supervision Recommended
Note: This program is intended to be performed 3x a week, no equipment needed. Each day consists of slightly different exercises. Most exercises are linked to a video providing a visual demonstration that can be accessed by clicking on the exercise name.
*Some videos contain dumbbells; however, they are not necessary. Perform all exercises without additional weight, unless supervised by an adult. Some exercises include a band—if you have one, feel free to use it.
Day #1
Set #1 – Repeat 2–3x
- Squats: 12–15 reps
- High Knees: 30s
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg (forward AND back = 1 rep)
- Lateral Bear Crawl: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 2–3x
- Single Leg RDL: 12–15 reps each leg
- Hamstring Walkouts: 30s
- Skaters: 30s
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
- Glute Abductors: 12–15 reps each leg
- Nordic Curls: 12–15 reps
- Plank: 30s hold
Day #2
Set #1 – Repeat 2–3x
- Squats: 12–15 reps
- Skaters: 30s
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg
- Plank w/ Side Tap: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 2–3x
- Glute Bridge w/ Hamstring Extension: 12–15 reps each leg
- Hamstring Walkouts: 30–45s
- Side Plank: 30s each side
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
- Bird Dog: 12–15 reps each side
- 3-Way Glute Activation: 10 reps each direction (both legs)
- Nordic Curls: 15 reps
Day #3
Set #1 – Repeat 2–3x
- Step Up: 12–15 reps each leg
- Skaters: 30s
- Lateral Bear Crawl: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 2–3x
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg
- Single Leg RDL: 12–15 reps each leg
- Plank w/ Side Tap: 30–45s
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
- 3-Way Glute Activation: 10 reps each direction (both legs)
- Nordic Curls: 12–15 reps
- Plank w/ Leg Raise: 30–45s
Athletic Maintenance Program
Strength and Plyometrics
U14 and Above Players
Note: This program is intended to be performed 3x a week, no equipment needed. Each day consists of slightly different exercises. Most exercises are linked to a video providing a visual demonstration.
*Some videos contain dumbbells; however, they are not necessary. Perform all exercises without additional weight unless supervised by an adult. Bands are optional.
Day #1
Set #1 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Lunge Jumps: 30s each leg (one leg at a time)
- Lateral Bear Crawl: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Squat Jumps: 30s
- Bear Crawl Hold: 30–45s
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
- High Knees: 30s
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg (forward + back = 1 rep)
- Hamstring Walkouts: 30s
Set #4 – Repeat 2–3x
- Single Leg RDL: 12–15 reps each leg
- Skaters: 30s
- Plank: 30s hold
Set #5 – Repeat 2x
- 3-Way Glute Activation: 10 reps each direction (both legs)
- Nordic Curls: 12–15 reps
Day #2
Set #1 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Lunge Jumps: 30s each leg
- Lateral Bear Crawl: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Squat Jumps: 30s
- Bird Dog: 12–15 reps each side
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
- Skaters: 30s
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg
- Plank w/ Side Tap: 30–45s
Set #4 – Repeat 2–3x
- Glute Bridge w/ Hamstring Extension : 12–15 reps each leg
- Hamstring Walkouts: 30–45s
- Side Plank: 30s each side
Set #5 – Repeat 2x
- Glute Abductors: 12–15 reps each leg
- Nordic Curls: 15 reps
Day #3
Set #1 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Lunge Jumps: 30s each leg
- Lateral Bear Crawl: 30–45s
Set #2 – Repeat 3x with little rest in-between
- Squat Jumps: 30s
- Plank w/ Leg Raise: 30–45s
Set #3 – Repeat 2–3x
Set #4 – Repeat 2–3x
- Forward to Reverse Lunge: 12 reps each leg
- Single Leg RDL: 12–15 reps each leg
- Plank w/ Side Tap: 30–45s
Set #5 – Repeat 2x
- 3-Way Glute Activation: 10 reps each direction (both legs)
- Nordic Curls: 12–15 reps
Athletic Maintenance Program Conditioning
Goal: Perform 1 of the 2 exercise options listed below
When: 2-3x a week, ideally on opposite days of strengthening workouts. Can perform more frequently if you’d like.
Exercise type:you can choose the same workout to do each time or you can switch through the options
Warm-up:Perform each day
Lines: Set up two markers about 20 yards apart. Perform the exercises listed below from one end to the other.
- Jog down and back - 3x
- High knees - 2x down and back
- Ski jumps - 2x down and back
- Forward jumps - 1x down and back
- Sprint down, reverse jog back- 3x
Choice of workout:
- Interval sprints: 6s sprint, 6s jog, and repeat
- Repeat 10x (2min) - this is one round
- Rest for 1min after the round
- Repeat for as many rounds as you’d like – aim for at least 5 (10min of work)
- Line sprints
- Place a marker (cone, soccer ball, can use a field, etc.) every 10 yards for 50 yards (5 markers in total)
- Run to the first marker (10 yards) and back
- Run to the second marker and back
- Run to the third marker and back (continue for the 4thand 5thmarker)
- Rest for 1min
- Repeat steps a-e for 3-5 rounds
Beast Mode Soccer
2500 Touch Explosion Challenge
Click on the following link for a few ideas from Beastmode Soccer 2500 TOUCH EXPLOSION. This document should help any player get started on technical drills that will help develop and refine their ball mastery skills. Use the following link to view a video of each move and tips for improved performance.
Preparing for the College Journey
Hello Washington Premier! I hope this finds you well. I am really excited to share with you the below webinar and work with you to learn more about where you want to attend college! As a former Division 1 soccer player and owner of True Potential College Consulting, I want to provide you with some current information to help increase your chances of playing college soccer. This 25 minute webinar (linked below) will walk you through specific steps that will help you reach your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me by e-mail at truepotentialcollegeconsulting@gmail.com. I also offer services for anyone interested in extra help with their college applications or college essay writing. I hope to meet with all of you in person sometime soon, but for now, stay healthy and continue to work hard!
Emily Glass
To view the webinar, click here
Good Reading Material
Navigating the College Process during COVID -19's Interruption
In response to widespread postponements and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, ScoutingZone released this 4-week college recruiting guide to US Club Soccer members. Enjoy the complimentary resource, and take advantage of this downtime to raise your profile in collegiate recruiting.
Challenge of the Week
| Director/Coach/Player | Challenge Link | Instagram Views as of 5/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Skinner | Body Juggling Challenge | 2,223 |
| Michael Donne | 100 Juggle Challenge | 1141 |
| Scott Ford | Round the World Challenge | 1147 |
| Richard Unsworth | Garbage Can Challenge | 1199 |
| John Yorke | 3 Ball Crossbar Challenge | 1581 |
| Nick Radosavljevic | Try This Challenge | 1083 |
| Kevin Skinner | Triple Catch Challenge | 1277 |
| Kelcie Hedge | Alumni Challenge | 1130 |
| Kendall Burks | Alumni Challenge | 1107 |
Techne Futbol
Update: Techne Futbol Invitations were sent out yesterday (3/24). We have been notified by a number of players that have not received their invitation and all the email addresses impacted are Comcast email addresses. If you have another email address, please email it to Kevin Skinner at krskinneruk@yahoo.co.uk please include the player's name and team name.
Boost Your Soccer IQ
We know the current "down time" will minimally last until April 24th. During this period, WPFC has provided players with resources (Techne Futbol and strength and conditioning plans) so they can continue to work on their technical skills and fitness side of the game on an individual level. In addition to the physical components, there is a knowledge component that is critical for any player wanting to get their soccer game to the "Next Level". Below are 14 videos with analysis to help you boost your soccer IQ!
- FC Barcelona Possession Analysis
- Developing the Football Brain
- Movement to Drag Defenders
- Defending - Poor Defending Examples
- FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Soccer Analysis - Compact Shape
- 4-3-3 In Possession Choreography
- Building From the Back
- Midfield Movement Patterns
- The 8 Xavi Rules
- How a Striker Should Move - Cavani
- Analysis - Liverpool under Klopp. High Pressure and Explosive Attacks vs Barcelona
- High Pressure - Team Defending
- Leipzig's Counter-Attacking Football - The Analysis
- Counter Attacking Principles
WPFC Podcast
Click here to listen to the Podcasts on different channels.
Relational coaching leads to excellence
Elite Development finding the right way
Development Phase
Goalkeeper Specific Fitness & Drills
Training work from WPFC Goalkeeper Training Staff
Below is a number or resources for to WPFC keepers to stay fit and to continue to keep technical skills sharp. If you have any questions, please contact WPFC Director of Goalkeeping Willy Leiste at willy.leiste@gmail.com.
Videos from Dan Gaspar with a wall (regarded as one of the best goalkeeper coaches in the world by some):
- Hand Position/Catching: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gaspar.98/videos/2765955330107897
- One-hand catching: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gaspar.98/videos/2767379136632183
- Catching: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gaspar.98/videos/2770059436364153
- See the ball into your hands – facing away from wall: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gaspar.98/videos/2772592492777514
Various GK exercises from Andrew Tarbell of the Columbus Crew:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=GK+work+at+home
Northern Ireland Goalkeeping Institute (Twitter @nigk_1):
Footwork and handling: https://twitter.com/nigk_1/status/1242426113550360578
Good core exercises. These exercises are demonstrated by Haley Kopmeyer, who is on the West Coast Goalkeeping Pro Team, and former goalkeeper of the Seattle Reign.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W8A3NnUmpOE&feature=youtu.be
Keeper Wars Ink Ply0metric Program
Fitness Program Fit for 90
Goalkeeper-specific fitness requires the ability to perform maximal speed actions throughout the game.
The following Goalkeeper individual plan has been developed Fit for 90 with the objective of performing maximal speed actions with short recovery. This challenges your ability to recover from the explosive actions required of goalkeepers in the game.
