NINE THURSDAYS
Practice plan
Every date is here from day one. The next challenge, badge and activities appear after the previous practice.
Badge: 🦁 Courage (“Be brave enough to try.”)
Soccer Goal: Ball Control & Stopping with the bottom of the foot.
Coach’s Talk: “Everyone belongs on Team France. Being brave means trying even when you aren't sure you can do it yet. A mistake means you were brave enough to try!”
Practice Schedule:
- 5:45–6:00: Early Bird Kickaround (Free play & arrival)
- 6:00–6:10: Kickoff Game (5v5 Scrimmage)
- 6:10–6:15: Team Talk + Water (Courage theme)
- 6:15–6:30: Skills Session 1 (Red Light, Green Light)
- 6:30–6:35: Water Break
- 6:35–6:50: Skills Session 2 (Dribble & Freeze)
- 6:50–7:00: Final Whistle Game (5v5 Scrimmage)
Coaching Cues: Keep the ball close • Stop with sole of foot • Look up
Recap and printables unlock after practice at 7 PM ET.
Plans may change based on weather and what helps our players most.