A practical framework for youth coaches to develop fast, resilient players inside normal team training.
1. Short Video Modules (5–10 min each)
Not lectures — demonstrations and explanations:
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What speed really is in soccer
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What matters by age group
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What mistakes coaches make (without shaming)
2. Plug-and-Play Speed Blocks
This is the gold:
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10–15 minute speed segments
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Designed to drop directly into warm-ups or sessions
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No extra equipment
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Clear coaching cues (what to say, not just what to do)
3. Age-Based Progression Map
Example:
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U11–U12: exposure + mechanics through play
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U13–U14: acceleration + coordination
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U15–U17: max velocity + robustness
4. “Coach Language” Scripts
Underrated but extremely valuable:
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How to explain speed training to parents
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How to justify it to directors
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How to answer “Why aren’t we doing fitness?”
