Varsity Boys Soccer

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Summer

Salem Boys Soccer players, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Enclosed is summer training packet and other important information for this years’ soccer season. I am eagerly looking forward to this fall. It is my intent that this letter makes you aware of how close the beginning of our season really is. As I had mention in the June meeting for the returning players that physical fitness and condition was to be a key part of our success this year. I understand that self discipline for summer work outs and condition can be tough. I have enclosed information that will assist you in preparation for preseason. Below are some clear expectations of what is expected of you. 1. Fitness: (prepare!) The level of physical fitness you reach on your own will allow for more coaching opportunities in tactics, field play and ball skill. The lack of this condition will not only hurt you, but the team as a whole. The more time spent on condition the less time I have to spend conditioning you. Remember you will be asked to complete: the coopers run of 2 miles under 14 minutes, run for at least 25min intervals at about 60%, complete one lap around a soccer field at 100% sprint under a minute and half, and dribble a soccer ball under control for at least a half mile. 2. Tactics, field play and ball skill: (Do!!!) These are three areas that you can target by juggling, small sided games (1v1, 4v4), playing wall ball, going to a soccer camp and getting on a team or playing in a summer league. 3. Contemplate (think): How can you make this team stronger? What can you do to benefit the program? What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? What skills do I need to work on? What are your personal goals for the seasons? What should be the team goals for the season? Are you ready to become part of this team? Are you willing to commit the next three months to the team? Keep these thoughts in your mind while you train. Be ready to answer these questions when you arrive for preseason. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I will be seeing you all August. School Phone:518-854-6000 Email: mmerryman@salemcsd.org

July 5-9 One mile run each day 10 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 1 set of 3 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (1x3x20) Example: sets X repetitions X durations 1 X 3 X 20 sec. Looks like this: 00:00-00:20 sprint set 1 rep 1 00:20-00:40 walk/rest 00:40-01:00 sprint set 1 rep 2 01:00-01:20 walk/rest 01:20-01:40 sprint set 1 rep 3 Rest 5 minutes in between sets July 12-16 1 mile runs each day 11 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 2 set of 3 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (2x3x20) July 19-23 1.5 mile runs each day 12 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 3 set of 3 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (3x3x20) July 26-30 On July 27 you should do a 15 minute distance run 2 mile runs each day (except on the 27^th ) 13 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 3 set of 4 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (3x4x20) August 2-6 On 3rd you should do a timed 2 mile run 2.5 mile runs each day (except on the 3rd) 14 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 3 set of 5 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (3x5x20) August 9-13 On the 10^th you should do an 18 minute distance run 3 mile runs each day (except on the 10^th) 15 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 3 set of 6 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (3x6x20) August 17-21 On the 17^th you should do a 21 minute distance run 3 mile runs each day (except on the 13^th) 20 minutes of juggling/ball skills Playing small sided games once or twice a week 3 set of 6 repetitions of 20 seconds sprints (3x6x20) August 23-27 Preseason begins!! As of right now we will **start** at 5:30 and practice until 7:30. Please bring your goal and record sheet to practice. August 30-Sept. 3^rd Practice will be early in the morning! (Start @ 8:00 sharp!)

Last Updated 6/3/2010