1. Soccer Technique and Style
The Importance of going “Back to the Basics”

2. History of Soccer
• FIFA: Originated on May 21, 1904 in France
• Uruguay won 1930 (1st) FIFA World Cup
• 1900, first Olympic Soccer game was played

3. The Basics
Why go back?

4. The Basics
What are they?

5. The Basics
When do you step away?

6. Video: Interviews
Questions asked:
Why do you think the basics are important?
What was your favorite style of soccer?
What did you learn from this experience?

7. Importance of Mentors on
Youth
• What is a good mentor?
• Why are they important?
• What happens when the mentors are poor?
• What are the benefits of good mentors?

8. Styles of Soccer
• British
• Latin (South America, Brazilian)
• Continental
• Northern (Germany)
• Italian
• Central American (Mexico)

9. Style of Soccer: British
• Physical
• Quick
• Direct

10. Style of Soccer: Latin
• Confident players
• Great ball handlers
• Creative/free flowing

11. Style of Soccer: Continental*
• Lots of ball movement
• Players are great passers
• Relatively free flowing
style of play

12. Style of Soccer: Northern*
• Fast paced
• Aggressive style of play
• Organized

13. Style of Soccer: Italian*
• Players are cunning,
highly skilled, and
cautious
• Defenders slow tempo
• Keep majority of
players in own half

14. Style of Soccer: Central American
• Players are crafty, but
excessive dribblers
• Short passes
• Exceptional one on one
skill

15. Video: Drills