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Nine Step Practice Routine 

Soccer is a simple game to play, requiring simple skills. What makes great soccer players is perfecting these skills. Koach Karl Dewazien is a United States Soccer Federation “A” Licensed coach. He has dedicated his life to teaching coaches the most efficient way to teach our children. His techniques are both simple and effective and they get results.  FUNdamental Practice of Champions is a 9-step routine that helps children become better soccer players while having fun.    

This is the ultimate tutorial for coaching youth soccer. Even if you're a seasoned veteran you'll benefit immensely from the "9-Step Practice Routine  because you'll see the logical sequence and the brilliant - yet simple and easy - techniques taught by Koach Karl himself. The entire DVD was shot on the field. You'll see close-ups and distance shots of every move... the exercise sequence to follow... and hear the exact words to say for best results. Koach Karl explains every step and the reasons behind it. He makes it clear and simple enough for a child to understand. And you SEE the move exactly as it should

happen — eliminating confusion.     Just imagine being able to coach youth soccer anytime, almost anywhere  without the embarrassment of just plain not knowing what to do next! 

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Hi Koach Karl,
 
My review of your “9-Step Practice Routine” book : 
" Another winner in the FUNdamental series of books written by noted youth soccer coach Karl Dewazien.  The “9-Step Practice Routine” offers a unique child centered approach that certainly works with younger players. The book offers some great tips that make practices both satisfying and enjoyable for all involved.  It reinforces the concept that soccer is a simple game to understand, play and coach. It should be an essential part of any soccer library for coaches of players of any age!"
 
Dick Howard 
Member FIFA Technical and Development Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fundamental Guide for Parents With every purchase of Koach Karl's "9-Step Practice" DVD

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See what Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.,Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science says about Koach Karl's book: click here See what "real life" coachs say about the 9 Steps...Read the Testimonials Below! 

  Hi Koach Karl,   I am a coach of a U9 boy’s team in Colorado. I have been coaching a soccer team for about 6 years now. It has only been during this season that I have come across your website and started to read all of the wonderful material you have. Our fall season begins in a couple of weeks and I am sitting here with your books and DVD and can't wait for the season to start.

Coach Dave Says-"It has been clear to me over the course of the season that we have been trying to teach the girls too much, too fast and have not been taking the approach if teaching a single concept at a time – consequently the learning curve has been very, very slow and shallow. Further, I have observed that during the games the girls are relatively timid in attacking the ball – they seem to be waiting for something rather than challenging the opposing player, etc. Having used the 9-step routine over the past couple of years I have been frustrated with this and have felt all along that applying the 9-step routine would really, really help these girls.  Trying to teach them only one concept each practice just seems to make more sense than working on several tactical things each practice. I also felt that the 1 1 and 1v1 games could really help these girls learn how to attack that ball and be a little more aggressive. If I sound like a salesman, I am – I really, really believe in the 9-step approach – I’ve seen it work!

Here's Another Testimonial:
Due to a series of unlikely events, I recently found myself (as in the day before practice and near the end of the season) as the sole coach of this demoralized team (both parents and players). For my first practice, as per your suggestion, I let them just get out there and have fun playing soccer – and did that by applying a modified 9- step approach. Starting practice and warm-ups were pretty straightforward; for the 1 1 and 1v1 games, I helped them set up the fields, showed what to do and let ‘em rip. They got it really quick – I only had them move the ball around the pattern, not focusing on how to go around each cone, use sole of the foot or anything like that. I was happy to get them going around the cones, serving and playing a 1v1 game. I let them do this for quite a while (about 25 minutes) because they seemed to be having fun. I was pleased to hear several of the girls say, “I know how to do this” as we were setting things up. We kept score and I promised the two high scorers they would be captains at the next game. After halftime, I went straight to the scrimmage because a couple of the girls needed to leave early and I wanted to make sure they were included in the team event. They had a great time – it was one of the very few “true “ scrimmages the team has had all year. They had a blast, scored a bunch of goals – and they got quite a workout!"Coach Dave Rice-Petaluma, California 

Coach Lynn had this to say:

Prior to the beginning of this season I decided to adjust our course. We spent the first 4 to 6 weeks working only on dribbling, using all parts of the foot, adding in some feints, and working on control of the ball. It sounds as though your "9 Step Practice Routine" incorporates all of this and extends on the ideas.  I can't wait to see what it has to add.

Just focusing on dribbling and ball control via the use of 1 v 1 games has taken this team to a whole new level.  We have gone from a good team for our league to a team that has completely dominated every game.  
 

Thanks for making so much information available just on your website. There is so much there I have gone back and read several articles at different times during the season. After all, repetition is the key even for us coaches.  I am going to finish reading your book(s), watching the DVD (over and over again) and learning even more this year.   Sincerely,Lynn

 

 Another Testimonial      Click here to purchase the DVD in our FUN shop  Buy Now in our FUN Shop!     

"Coach Karl's 9-step Practice Routine DVD is a very valuable teaching and training tool. It compliments Section 4 in the Practice of Champions book by adding the extra detail of "seeing it live". The DVD covers all aspects of a practice session from beginning to the end. I started using 9-steps last year after meeting Coach Karl in Tacoma Washington. He has influenced me and how I practice more than any other coach in any sport."
--Coach Rory F. Diessner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Break down of each step

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9 Step Practice Routine
 
 
Practice as rehearsal for the game                              To see video clips - click
Fun games related to the theme of the actice                 Click here to learn more about the 9-Step DVD and see video clips   on the DVD below....
Developing a "routine"
Demonstration/explanation of the theme
The goal of the theme and more....
 
Figure 8 Stretch
Dribbling 
Laying down the cones
Doing the figure 8
Stretching within the figure 8
Players set up the grid
Teach players to create the "buzz" word
Teach the players when to stretch
How to stretch the ankles
Stretch the calves
Stretch the groin
The quad Stretch
The curl
Neck strengthening
Figure 8 variety
Teach the players to teach themselves and more...
Cooperative play
Laying out the one one field
The "serve"
Push Peak Pass
Coaching the receiver
Look, Move, Bring the ball under control
Attacking themes and techniques
The "Magic Hop"
Defending techniques
The "ready" stance
Stoppages and corrections
Working together for improving basic skills and more
 
Section 4: One vs. One
Competitive play
Have players play against all members of the team
Teach how to play one vs. one without verbal instruction
Teach players how to start games with the serve
Stop games with the "buzz" word
How to rotate players
Teach players how to rotate on their own
Why it's important to play stronger players against weaker players and vice versa
How to help players make their own decisions
When to make rules with one vs. one
What to do during breaks and more
 
How to set up the half-time routine
How long is the half-time technique
Rehydrating the players and more....
 
Formula for how many on a side
How many touches per player
When to use even sided games
When to use odd sided games
Cooperative small sided games
Competitive small sided games
Teaching players how and when to stop
When to coach and when to be silent
Formula for deciding distance between goals
When to make the field wider
When to make the field narrower and more....
 
Applying the theme in the scrimmage
Cooperative scrimmage
Competitive scrimmage
How long to scrimmage and more......
 
 
Which stretches to do
The most important stretch to never leave out
Should players run to cool down and more....
 
Psychological cool down
Compliments and review
Assigning soccer homework
How to get players to want to come back
Making hard work seem like fun and more....