Boyertown Soccer Club

Boyertown Soccer has committed itself to a strong focus on ensuring that our young players are receiving the quality training they each need in order to better themselves both on and off the field. 

Most of the people who come to this page are coaches looking for support - something that is available to all of our coaches in many ways.  It is important that our coaches know that there is a mechanism in place to support them in multiple areas.

First, BSC will work to host licensing courses in our area as long as enough of our coaches continue to express the drive to develop themselves.  Furthermore, BSC remains open to reimbursing for licensing.  Note: there is a specific process to follow.

Second, our Director of Training (Jason Pratt) is always open to fielding direct questions relating to training.  If Jason can't help right off the bat, he will at least be accountable for assisting to finding the answer from any number of available resources he has access to.  You can email Jason at training@boyertownsoccerclub.net . 

Finally, BSC has partnered with Challenger Sports to bring experienced training support to the area.  Challenger will not only assist in the development of our players, but our coaches as well.  They will be providing services ranging from Intramural/Recreational training sessions to travel match-day analysis feedback and statistics.

Juggling is amazing to watch, that’s how I got started. When I was young I used to sit on the field and watch my older brothers and other players juggle with all parts of their body. I was mesmerized by what they could do with the ball and make it look so easy. I would ask them to show me how they did one trick or another and so it went on and on. Juggling made me what I am today and wouldn’t change if for the world. Juggling is not easy for everyone, for some, it may come a lot easier while others have to work at it for a long time in order to improve. Many players who are just beginning to learn how to juggle find it difficult because they aren’t good at it right away.

It’s not going to happen over night. Juggling takes patience and time to develop your body control. You should first watch, then try it. Most of us become frustrated with the trial and error involved and want to learn as soon as we kick a ball. That’s why I have created the Extreme Soccer Skills Volume 1 and 2. They show you how to practice in your own space. You don’t have to be on the field to practice, you can be in your room with your ball, knocking it around on your thighs or head. You can even sit and practice hitting the ball on your shoelaces. Practice, practice and practice some more.

You must have a passion for soccer or a love for the game, the more you love the game, the more you want to learn and practice. Like any thing else, whether you play basketball, hockey or tennis you must love it in order to do it! Juggling really improves your game; it helps you with ball control, contact with the ball, coordination, balance, vision, flexibility and concentration.

To play any sport you must be physically fit in order to maintain endurance. Stretching is a must in order to avoid injuries. Juggling is a great way to get a work out. The more you practice, the more stamina you are building including endurance and strength in your legs.

Around the world juggling is considered an important basic skill; you start to juggle before you start playing. Look at incredible players such as Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Best, Messi, Ronaldino, they all have videos of them juggling before playing, it helps develop great soccer skills.

We must learn what the ball does with our feet and parts of our body to be more aware of the contact with the ball. For example, what happens if you hit the ball with the outside of your foot or the inside of the foot. When you shoot and the ball goes far left or far right, you need to know what caused that. As you learn, you start to understand your contact with the ball. You also learn how much power to use on the ball when you are passing to your teammate or shooting on goal.

The more you juggle the more creative you become and the more you build confidence with the ball. Bringing the ball down with you thigh to your feet or your chest to your feet. Learning how to lift the ball in the air without using your hands is difficult for many players who are starting off but it teaches touch, balance and body control.

Extreme Soccer Skills Volume 1 and 2 will show you how to lift the ball, juggle with all parts of your body including unique tricks and combinations. You can also create new ones as you practice. You will be able to create more combinations and extreme combinations or new amazing tricks, its up to you and your imagination.

Players that have the confidence to try these skills on and off the field are only able to do it because of the confidence they have built from a tremendous amount of practice.

Freestyle soccer is creativity from individuals who have mastered juggling and can create amazing tricks with there bodies. From doing a handstand with the ball on a foot catch, to balancing the ball on their head. It’s great to watch but why not try it and see what you have to offer. Show off at your next practice so your teammates can see what you have learned by watching these videos.

Be creative with your game, don’t be afraid to make a mistake, we learn from our mistakes, become a better player by learning what to do with the ball before you get it. Juggling helps you be creative, it helps you see the next move as you become a better juggler.

Courtesy of World Class Coaching

There are several links for good web sites to supports your need for drills and/or philosphy.  They can be found by clicking on the "Links" tab above.

Coaches... if you are looking to take additional courses for a license or diploma and would like to explore how to do this, please refer to the two documents below: