Coaching in the Game is a coaching method that is particularly well-suited to soccer, a sport that places the decision-making responsibilities on the player. Its use of realistic, free-flowing play makes it easier for players to transfer what they learn in training to match situations. Teaching Group Tactics

This DVD features NSCAA Senior Academy Staff member Paul Payne demonstrating the value of this coaching methodology in small group play, such as 6 v. 6 and 8 v. 8 situations, and includes information on how to structure conditioned play, a key element to this coaching method. The overall theme of the sessions on this DVD is training the midfielders to work together in both attacking and defending situations.

Sections on this DVD include:

• Warm-up for training
• Defensive midfield
• Attacking midfield

Bonus Material

• Shadow training
• 3 zone activity
• Coaches Roundtable discussion on Coaching In The Game Methodology

50 minutes. 2007.