Communication System“Communication is the discipline that

brings teamwork to our game plan.”

• “Communication must be taught and practiced

in order to bring everyone together as

one.”• “Teamwork begins and ends with

communication.” – Coach K

Champions Play Out Loud

Kick-off• Attacking Kick-off

– Players On the Ball– 1-3-1-6– Attack Soft Spots– Get Forward Immediately & Score

• Defensive Kick-off – FW Leaders (Defend Back 1st, then PRESS)– Make sure ball goes backwards– No Soft Spots

Champions Play Out Loud

Goal Kicks• Attacking Goal Kick

– Center Forward Leader– Must Drop Back Into Diamond– First Ball One

• Defensive Goal Kick– Defensive CM Leader– Immediate Transition– Everyone SET– Win the First & Counter

Champions Play Out Loud

Corner Kicks• Attacking Corner Kick

– OSMD Leaders– Make sure everyone is SET– Aggressive Mentality on 1st & 2nd Ball– Win the game RIGHT NOW

• Defensive Corner Kick – GK Leader– 3-5-3 System– Intensity, Urgency, Mentality– Win the FIRST, Clear the 2nd, Step, Counter

Champions Play Out Loud

Long Throw-ins• Attacking Throw

– OSMD Leaders– 5 SET, 1 Release, 1 HOLD

• Defensive Throw – GK Leader– 3-5-3– Double Team Target– 1st Ball Never Drops– 2nd Ball Cleared, Step, Counter

Champions Play Out Loud

Free-Kicks• Attacking Free kick

– Person on the Ball– Everyone SET

• Defensive Free kick– SW & GK Leaders– 5 Man Wall, 2 Man Wall, Corner D– Hold @ 18– Always Fade & Frame

Champions Play Out Loud

GK Punts• Attacking GK Punt

– CF Leader– Three More– Drop Back IF Needed

• Defensive GK Punt – DCM Leader– Demand Immediate Transition– Midfield MUST WIN 1st Ball

Champions Play Out Loud

Penalty Kick• Attacking Penalty Kick

– FW Leaders– Rush in to Rebound Finish– Or Congratulate Scorer

• Defensive Penalty Kick– DF Leaders– Rush in to REBOUND CLEAR– Congratulate GK

Champions Play Out Loud

•“There has never been a Championship silent

soccer team…champions direct their teammates at all times so that we are

ready to win every ball…”

Marking Up• Goal-keeper

– Make sure SW & MB’s are stepping out

• Sweeper– Marking Backs Give ZERO TIME

– DCM is marking a midfielder, not a forward

– DCM is front siding the 3rd CF…

• DCM– Make sure ACM & OSMD are Marking In Advance

• ACM– Make sure forwards are working back

“”Always take the initiative and act on your own.” “Two are better than

one if the two act as one.”

“We begin as a collection of individuals.

We end as a collective team.”