Here we go again! Another season, another opportunity to get better, compete, have fun, and make some more memories together.
Most of us have been here for a couple of years now, welcome to the new families as well, we hope you enjoy the journey. The boys know each other, most of the parents know each other, and the staff know what these boys are capable of. It’s been a great experience watching them grow, not just as futbol players, but as teammates and new friends.
Now we’re moving up to U10, and with that comes a new challenge. The game is going to get faster, teams will be stronger, and things won’t always come easy. And that’s okay. We don’t expect everything to be perfect. We just expect our boys to work, listen, compete, believe in themselves, and keep getting better.
At practice. On game day. And at home.
And parents, that includes us too! One of the things that has made this team special is the support around these boys. Getting them to practice, encouraging them, helping them work on things at home, keeping things positive, and showing up for each other all matter. If they need some home reinforcement from coach, please let us know, we're a team!
We’ve built a great Sharks family, and that family will continue to be a big part of our success.
There are a lot of new possibilities in front of this group. We know U10 will challenge us, but we also know what these boys can do when they work hard, play together, and believe in themselves.
Same crew. Bigger challenge. New opportunities.
Let’s have another great season.
Next on the Sharks calendar is practice. Come ready to work, compete, and keep building.
Each week builds on the previous one with a mix of warm-ups, technical fundamentals, game-like exercises, and competitive drills.
Weeks 1–3 build the technical base before games begin. Weeks 4–10 become game-centered, using the previous weekend's match to determine what needs to be corrected and developed.
0–10: Dynamic ball warm-up — toe taps, foundations, inside/outside touches, pull-push, sole rolls.
10–25: Dribbling through gates — progress to weak foot and specific moves.
25–40: Moves to beat defenders — scissors, step-over, inside cut, outside cut, pullback.
40–60: 1v1 to mini-goals.
60–70: 2v2.
70–90: Scrimmage.
Attack space and don't be afraid to take players on.
0–10: Passing in pairs while moving.
10–25: Passing gates — accuracy, pace and receiving across the body.
25–40: Triangle passing — pass and immediately move.
40–55: 3v1 rondos.
55–70: 3v3 possession.
70–90: Scrimmage.
Pass, move and give your teammate another option.
• Ball mastery with both feet
• Receiving under pressure
• Shielding and protecting the ball
• 1v1 attacking choices
• 2v2 competition
• Scrimmage
• Passing and receiving while moving
• Supporting after the pass
• 3v1 and 4v2 possession
• 3v3 directional play
• Finding the open teammate
• Scrimmage
Stay composed, protect the ball, and find the next good option.
• Passing accuracy
• Give-and-go combinations
• Moving after the pass
• Creating passing angles
• 2v1 situations
• Scrimmage
• 2v2
• 3v2 attacking
• 3v3 possession
• Wall passes
• Supporting the player on the ball
• Scrimmage
Pass, move, and make yourself available again.
• Goalkeeper distribution
• Defender spacing
• Midfield passing lanes
• Playing through pressure
• 3v2 buildout
• Scrimmage
• Receiving on the half-turn
• Creating triangles
• 3v3 + neutral player
• 4v4 directional play
• Moving the ball through lines
• Scrimmage
Work the ball through the team instead of forcing long kicks.
• Recognizing crowded areas
• Moving into open space
• Wide support positions
• Switching the point of attack
• 3v3 with wide players
• Scrimmage
• 2v1 attacks
• 3v2 attacks
• Passing combinations near goal
• Finishing from different angles
• Decision-making in the final third
• Scrimmage
Spread out, create space, and give the player with the ball options.
• 1v1 defending
• Closing down under control
• 2v2 pressure and cover
• Communication
• Recovering after being beaten
• Scrimmage
• 3v3 defending
• 4v4 directional play
• Staying compact
• Helping the first defender
• Recovering when possession is lost
• Scrimmage
Defend together instead of everyone chasing the ball.
• 2v2 transition
• 3v3 transition
• First pass after winning the ball
• Finding space quickly
• Supporting the counterattack
• Scrimmage
• Immediate pressure after losing possession
• Recovering behind the ball
• 3v3 to multiple goals
• 4v4 transition games
• Team communication
• Scrimmage
When we win it, spread out. When we lose it, react immediately.
• 2v2 problem solving
• 3v3 decision-making
• Recognizing space
• Knowing when to take players on
• Knowing when to combine
• Extended scrimmage
• Throw-ins
• Goal kicks
• Corners
• Kickoffs
• Protecting a lead
• Needing a goal
• Extended match play
Think, recognize the situation, and make a confident decision.
• Dribbling challenges
• Passing competitions
• Finishing competitions
• 2v2 tournament
• 3v3 tournament
• Scrimmage
• Ball mastery
• Passing and receiving
• Finishing
• 2v2
• 3v3
• 30-minute full scrimmage
Play confidently, compete, trust your teammates, and enjoy the game.
• 2v2 problem solving
• 3v3 decision-making
• Recognizing space
• Knowing when to take players on
• Knowing when to combine
• Extended scrimmage
• Throw-ins
• Goal kicks
• Corners
• Kickoffs
• Protecting a lead
• Needing a goal
• Extended match play
Think, recognize the situation, and make a confident decision.
A short 15–20 minute routine players can do most days to build confidence and consistency on the ball.
A dedicated collection for team photos, practices, celebrations, sideline moments, and memories from across the entire season.