Off Season Checklist!

Soccer Off-Season Guide

Staying sharp between seasons.

AGES 6–12

Young players, just keep it fun!

At this age, variety beats specialization. Let kids play other sports — basketball, tag, and

gymnastics all build coordination and athletic intelligence that transfers to the pitch. The goal is to

love the game, not grind it. Even 10–15 minutes a day with a ball makes a big difference over a

summer.

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AGES 13–18

Teens, sharpen the details.

Teenagers can handle, and benefit from, intentional, structured training during the off-season.

This is the window where real technical improvements happen. Without the pressure of weekly

games, players can slow down, repeat the same move 50 times, and actually rewire their muscle

memory. The key is targeting your weaknesses honestly: the foot you avoid, the turn you rush, the

header you duck away from.

Pair technical work with two or three gym sessions a week focused on mobility, core stability, and

injury prevention to hips, glutes, and ankles in particular. And don't underestimate the value of

watching football with intention (LET'S GO whoever your World Cup team is!!!!). Pick a player in your position, study their movement off the ball,and you'll see the game differently when you return.

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