Dominate Tryouts: The 30-Day Step-by-Step Training Plan for Youth Soccer Players
Soccer Unleashed- Mar 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 7
The buzz of tryout season is in the air, and for youth soccer players, it's easy for us to understand they experience a mix of excitement and nerves, and I'm confident all of us parents do too! With planning, you can help your child ease some of those nerves and shine on the field.
To help support your child, we've created a step-by-step 30-day tryout training plan for youth soccer players. This step-by-step training plan is designed to optimize your child's physical and technical skills, ensuring they're ready to impress coaches and secure their spot. Whether your child is aiming for a competitive club team or simply wants to improve their game, this plan will provide the structure and guidance needed for success.
The 30-Day Tryout Training Plan
Week 1: Foundation Building (Days 1-7)
Focus: Re-establishing core skills, building fitness base, and injury prevention.
Emphasis on: Dribbling technique, passing accuracy, and basic fitness.
Week 2: Skill Refinement (Days 8-14)
Focus: Enhancing specific skills, introducing tactical awareness, and increasing intensity.
Emphasis on: First touch control, shooting accuracy, and positional play.
Week 3: Tryout Simulation (Days 15-21)
Focus: Simulating tryout conditions, building mental toughness, and refining decision-making.
Emphasis on: Game-like scenarios, pressure drills, and quick decision-making.
Week 4: Peak Performance (Days 22-30)
Focus: Maintaining peak physical condition, refining final skills, and managing pre-tryout nerves.
Emphasis on: Speed and agility, fine tuning technique, and mental preparation.
Related Blog: Provides an overview of the exact skills needed, by age, along with examples of how to develop those skills.
Daily Training Breakdown
Sample Daily Routine (Adaptable to Age and Skill Level)
Warm-up (10 minutes): Dynamic stretches, light jogging, and ball mastery exercises.
Technical Drills Using Both Feet (30-45 minutes)
Monday: Dribbling and first touch variations, include directional touches.
Tuesday: Passing and receiving drills.
Wednesday: Shooting and finishing techniques.
Thursday: Defending and tackling drills.
Friday: Game simulation and positional play.
Saturday/Sunday: Rest, recovery and stretching. If wanted, light activities like juggling or a slow jog.
Fitness Training (20-30 minutes)
Interval sprints, agility ladder drills, cone drills, and core strengthening exercises.
Cool-down (10 minutes)
Static stretches and light jog.
Related Resource: Soccer equipment that has been player tested, and [frugal] soccer mom approved that can support your players training goals.
Nutrition and Recovery
Fueling the body with balanced meals and staying hydrated, consider electrolytes before and after training.
Adequate sleep, proper hydration, and light stretching. Foam rollers are helpful.
Mental Preparation
Building Confidence
Positive self-talk, visualization, and focusing on strengths
Managing Tryout Nerves
Deep breathing exercises, pre-tryout routines including visualization, and focusing on the process.
Parent Support
Creating a Supportive Environment
Encouraging your child, providing positive feedback, and managing expectations.
Communication with Coaches
Understanding the tryout process and asking relevant questions.
Related Blog: Beyond skill, there are 3 key traits that can help your child standout from the rest of the players at tryouts.
Conclusion of The 30-Day Step-by-Step Tryout Training Plan for Youth Soccer Players
This 30-day tryout countdown is your child's roadmap to success. By consistently following this plan, your child will develop the skills, fitness, and mental resilience needed to excel during tryouts. Remember, the goal is to have fun, work hard, and showcase their passion for the game.
Check out the related resources below, and good luck!
-------
Soccer Unleashed is on a mission to ignite the passion and performance of every youth soccer player. Our listing of soccer opportunities empowers parents to unlock their athlete's potential by providing full access to top-notch training programs, clubs, leagues, camps, pick-up games, and other critical opportunities. By opening doors to these resources, we help players emerge from the shadows, uncover hidden talents, transform benchwarmers into team leaders, and offer players, clubs, and organizations the opportunity to connect. Regardless of their current level, driven players will have the chance to excel on the field, creating a future where every soccer dream can become a reality.
留言