F.U.N PROJECTFitness | Understanding Health | Nutrition

Table of Content

Soccer 5 United Club Mission Statement 2

Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project Overview 3

How to Teach 4

Program Curriculum 5

Daily Schedule of Events 6

Week 1 Soccer Lesson Plan - Dribbling 7 -11

Week 2 Soccer Lesson Plan - Passing 12-16

Week 3 Soccer Lesson Plan - Control 17-21

Week 4 Soccer Lesson Plan – Review & Street Soccer 22-25

Week 5 Soccer Lesson Plan – Ball Striking 26-30

Week 6 Soccer Lesson Plan - Finishing 31-35

Week 7 Soccer Lesson Plan – World Cup Tournament 36-37

Budget – Projected Cost and Expenses 38

Soccer 5 United Club Mission Statement:The mission of Soccer 5 United is to serve the Miami soccer community by providing the most comprehensive, cost-effective, player development environment in Florida by uniting talented players, coaching expertise, club resources and state of the art facilities. In addition we also look to provide a constant learning environment that develops soccer players from ages 5-17 to their fullest athletic, educational, and social potential regardless of gender, physical abilities or background. This will be accomplished by providing holistic instruction and competitive opportunities that enhance character, sense of team, community and passion for the game of soccer.

Courage Core Values:1

Our core values are at the heart of who we are. They represent the best of our club and provide the foundation which guides all of our efforts. Our core values allow us to maintain and strengthen our relationships within the entire community. They remind us of what is most important and keep us focused on the right things.

PrideWe take pride in everything we do. We are committed to excellence both on and off the playing field. Our coaches, programs and facilities directly contribute to our success in maximizing the individual development of every player. We consistently look for new and better ways to deliver a first class experience to our members and stakeholders in all we do.

PassionWe are passionate about soccer. For years, we have helped develop a life-long love of the game and sense of fair play in all our players, parents and coaches. We believe that to be seen as a leader we must act as a leader. We strive for innovation within our club and seek to be recognized as a leader in our community. When we see others following our example or recognizing our efforts, then we know we have instilled real passion within our community. Leadership with real purpose and a profound passion for the game will drive us to newer and greater heights.

PossibilityWe believe soccer presents endless possibilities. We provide opportunities for players of all backgrounds and abilities and give back to the game through the varied charitable goals of our tournaments. We seek to create an environment where every person can reach their highest potential. We value the whole person and welcome people of different talents, abilities and experiences. Soccer equalizes inequities and humanizes all people - together we make a difference in our community.Soccer 5 United: F.U.N. Project The Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project is structured to draw parallels between using these life skills on the field and off the field, at home and at school, giving the children tools to be successful in life.

Program Overview & Mission:

Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project is an innovative youth character development program for children who attend Elementary Schools throughout the community that have been identified as “at-risk”. At-risk elementary schools are defined as those with 75% or more of their children on the free and reduced lunch program. This program uses soccer as a tool to help fight childhood obesity, promote healthy lifestyles and teach children important life skills. Soccer 5 United will look to partner with a local Hospital to better

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operate – providing tons of children with a fun and educational after-school program once a week.

Physical ActivityChildren participate in a 75 minute session once a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise.

Coaches MentorshipEach site is staffed with caring and experienced coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Coaches stress the importance of doing well in school, respect, integrity, diversity, sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, healthy lifestyles and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.

NutritionSoccer 5 United F.U.N. Project staff delivers relevant educational activities where participants are taught the basics of nutrition, the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices, and the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits and regular physical activity.

Family EngagementSoccer 5 United F.U.N. Project strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program's teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aide them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.

How to Teach

To create a learning environment that helps our players grow and develop properly, we should take a look at how to teach our players first. In todays society we have become accustomed coaches standing on the sideline and controlling his/her team by yelling out orders. This style of coaching is known as “Command Style” coaching and puts the focus on what the coach wants. This is a very effective way to let players know “what” to do, but normally leaves out “why” do it.

When you think of the game of soccer, many refer this sport as the “players game”. This is because once the game begins the coach has very little impact. Teams rely heavily on players ability to be creative, problem solve and make quick decision in order to see success. In order to develop players who can accomplish this we have adapted a

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“Player Centered” coaching style. This style of coaching works by placing players in very demanding training sessions and asking the right questions at the right time, allowing players to find answers on their own and collaboratively. This approach is called “Guided Discovery” and by putting our players in this type environment, ultimately we have allowed each player to provide their input, work together to solve a problem, collaborate together to make the best decision and continue to individually develop and grow.

Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project will measure each participant’s success through this program in these ways:

Are they having fun? Are they learning about teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance? Are they learning about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle? Are they participating in all daily activities? (i.e., are they fully engaged and giving

input?) Are they learning something about soccer (i.e., are they improving?). Are they hustling, enthusiastic & doing their best?

Program Curriculum Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project program curriculum will not only follow a very intense and developmentally appropriate soccer curriculum, but will also follow a great Physical Education curriculum that has been provided by the state of Virginia. By working together with experienced P.E teachers from these Elementary schools we can ensure that each student will also receive education and preparation towards the Physical Education curriculum they will be assessed by in the Public School System.

When defining what a physically educated person is, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has identified five major focus areas:

1. Learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities2. Physical fitness3. Regular participation in physical activity

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4. Knowledge of the implications and benefits from involvement in physical activities5. Values physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle (National Association for Sport and Physical Education, [NASPE], 1995a).

The National Standards for Physical Education indicate that a physically educated student:

1. Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.2. Applies involvement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.3. Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.7. Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

A couple of the test we may potentially use to test each participants development and improvement in their physical education will be:

1. Body Mass Index2. Pacer test (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)3. One mile run4. Curl ups and Push ups5. Back Saver Sit and ReachDaily Schedule of Events: Time Breakdown 3:30pm – 4:45pmDuring each weeks session the children will learn a new healthy lifestyle/life skills topic, touch base on a new physical education topic and will also participate in a training session to learn a new soccer skill such as dribbling, passing, control, shooting.

3:30 - 3:45 15 minutes. Introduction to a new healthy lifestyle and physical education topic (i.e. Why is water important for your diet and how many glasses of water should you drink each day?) Discuss this topic, open discussion. Relate the practice to this making sure the kids are staying hydrated drinking tons of water. Identify the tired players…Ask how much water they drank during the school day

3:45 - 4:05 20 minutes. Big group activity as a warm up (capture the flag, doctor doctor, sharks and minnows)

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4:05 - 4:40 35 minutes. Break into smaller groups and go through the training session each day has a specific topic (Dribbling, Passing, Control, Finishing)** Each group will have maximum 1:15 player to coach ratio

4:40 - 4:45 5 minutes. Review of all of the activities learned that day; healthy lifestyle, physical education and soccer topics. Assign the work that will be due next week and reminder for the work they should complete each day and have parents sign workbooks

Week 1 - Dribbling

Warm up - 10 minMax Touches:Players use different surfaces of the feet to familiarize themselves with the ball, focusing on taking small touches and maximizing the time they play with the ball

Main - 10 minSoccer Driving:Players use this game to improve their ability on dribbling the ball, and changing speed/direction while under controlTraffic Lights:

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Players use this game to improve their ability on dribbling the ball, stopping and restarting, changing speed/direction while under control of the ball

Scrimmage - 10 minNumber Game:Players compete against each other in a 1v1 competitive environment to dribble and beat defenders to score into small Pug Goals

Warm Up - Max Touches

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OrganizationEach player has a ball inside the marked out area.Players must demonstrate small touches on the ball using the following surfaces of the feet:Inside of the foot, outside of the foot, cleats, toe taps

EmphasisPlayers must take as many touches as possible on the ball when on task.Players must keep their heads up while dribbling the ball so they can recognize other players on the field, and also to find space.Players must be challenged to increase their touches on the ball, and keep the ball within the vicinity of their area.

Main - Soccer Driving

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OrganizationFour squares are marked out as above. Each square is nominated a country:Blue = England, Red = USA, Green = Canada, Orange = MexicoPlayers follow coach’s instructions and dribble to each square once that country has been called out

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate ability to change speed and direction once coach’s instructions are givenPlayers must be able to recognize which color is related with each countryPlayers must be able to dribble with the ball close to them at all times by taking small touches at speed

Main - Traffic Lights

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OrganizationEach player has a ball inside the marked out areaPlayers listen and follow the below instructions:Red Light = Stop, Amber Light = Dribble Slow, Green Light = Dribble FastPlayers must stop the ball using their cleats

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate ability to change speed and direction once coach’s instructions are givenPlayers must be able to recognize space on the field and where other players arePlayers must be able to keep their ball within their vicinity of the area

Scrimmage - Number Game

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OrganizationTwo lines of players, each numbered 1, 2, 3 +Once coach calls a number, that player comes into the game and try’s to score on the opposite goal against their opposite number

EmphasisProgressive coaching points from duration of sessionCoach must only call one number to focus on the dribbling and 1v1 aspectPlayers must be able to listen to coach instructions

Week 2 - Passing

Warm Up - 10 minPassing to Targets:

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Player’s use this exercise to demonstrate practicing with different surfaces of the feet to improve their passing to a partner. Players should focus on short passes, and using correct technique instructed by the coach

Main – 10 minGate Game:Player’s use this game to improve their accuracy of passing, and capability of passing to partners running into space. This can be used as a competitive game to enhance the intensity and reward aspect of the game.Soccer Bowling:This game is used as an accuracy exercise. Players need to be able to knock down as many cones in two attempts, by using correct techniques, and weight of pass.

Scrimmage – 10 minNumber Game:Players compete against each other in a 2v2 competitive environment. This game is how the players can demonstrate their passing, but playing with a partner to score goals.

Warm up - Passing on the move to targets

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OrganizationPlayers are paired up inside the marked out area, with a ball between themPlayers must demonstrate passes to their partner on the move using different surfaces of the foot:Inside, toe, and laces

EmphasisPlayers must control the weight of pass to their partner by playing to their feet of into the space they are heading intoPlayer must demonstrate correct technique with the different surfaces of the footPlayers must always keep their head up, and make eye contact before making the pass

Main - Gate Game

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OrganizationGates are set up inside the marked out areaPlayers are paired up with a ball between their partners

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate correct weight of pass, and direction in which their partner is going to receive the ballPlayers must keep their head up, and make eye contact with their partner before making the pass

Main - Soccer Bowling

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OrganizationPlayers are split up into three groups, and try to knock down as many cones as possible using different surfaces of the foot:Inside and LacesEach player gets two shots at knocking down cones

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate correct weight of pass and direction to knock down conesPlayers must use correct technique when using the various surfaces of the foot, and must also use both feet

Scrimmage - Number Game

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OrganizationTwo lines of players, each numbered 1, 2, 3 +Once coach calls two numbers, those players come into the game and try’s to score on the opposite goal against their opposite numbers

EmphasisProgressive coaching points from duration of sessionCoach must only call two numbers to focus on the passing aspectPlayers must be able to listen to coach instructions

Week 3 - Control

Warm Up - 10 min

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Body Parts:Players use this game as a fun introduction to using different parts of the body to control the ball

Main - 10 minMr. Wolf:This game is to introduce turning with the ball and changing direction while under control of the ballTreasure Island:Treasure Island is more competitive team game that asks the players to change direction and control the ball by stopping it in certain areas of the field

Scrimmage - 10 minNumber Game:Players compete against each other in a 3v3 competitive environment to dribble and beat defenders to score into small Pug Goals

Warm Up - Body Parts

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OrganizationAll players must have a ball each, inside the marked out areaPlayers must stop the ball with the body part that the coach says

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate the ability to follow and listen to instructionsPlayers are learning to control and stop the ball with different parts of the body

Main - Mr. Wolf

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OrganizationAll players must have a ball each, and start at one end of the field. The coach is the wolf, and the players ask, “What’s the time Mr. Wolf?”. The coach then replies, “3 O’clock”. The players then take three steps towards the coach with the ball. When the coach replies, “Dinner time”, all players must turn and dribble back to the start line. If the coach catches one of the players, they become a Wolf with the coach.

EmphasisChanging direction with first touch, and acceleration away out of the turn while keeping the ball under control

Main - Treasure Island

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OrganizationFour areas are set up in each corner of the field, with one area in the middle with all the balls. Players must sprint out and dribble balls baclk to their own area one at a time. The team with the most balls in the area at the end wins.

EmphasisChanging direction with first touch, and acceleration away out of the turn while keeping the ball under control

Scrimmage - Number Game

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OrganizationTwo lines of players, each numbered 1, 2, 3 +Once coach calls three numbers, those players come into the game and try’s to score on the opposite goal against their opposite numbers

EmphasisProgressive coaching points from duration of sessionCoach must only call three numbers to focus on the passing and control aspectPlayers must be able to listen to coach instructions

Week 4 – Review and Street Soccer

Warm up - 10 min

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Max Touches:Players use different surfaces of the feet to familiarize themselves with the ball, focusing on taking small touches and maximizing the time they play with the ball

Main - 10 minPassing to Targets:Player’s use this exercise to demonstrate practicing with different surfaces of the feet to improve their passing to a partner. Players should focus on short passes, and using correct technique instructed by the coach

Scrimmage - 10 minStreet Soccer:Players compete against each other in a 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 competitive environment. Each player will play on a different team each game and keep track of their own individual scores. Players calculate points by team records (win, loss, or draw) and by the amount of goals scored.

Warm Up - Max Touches

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OrganizationEach player has a ball inside the marked out area.Players must demonstrate small touches on the ball using the following surfaces of the feet:Inside of the foot, outside of the foot, cleats, toe taps

EmphasisPlayers must take as many touches as possible on the ball when on task.Players must keep their heads up while dribbling the ball so they can recognize other players on the field, and also to find space.Players must be challenged to increase their touches on the ball, and keep the ball within the vicinity of their area.

Main - Passing on the move to targets

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OrganizationPlayers are paired up inside the marked out area, with a ball between themPlayers must demonstrate passes to their partner on the move using different surfaces of the foot:Inside, toe, and laces

EmphasisPlayers must control the weight of pass to their partner by playing to their feet of into the space they are heading intoPlayer must demonstrate correct technique with the different surfaces of the footPlayers must always keep their head up, and make eye contact before making the pass

Scrimmage – Street Soccer

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OrganizationCreate teams based off of numbers. Play competitive games of 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5.Each game will last four minutes and players will compete on a new team each game. Allow the players to take over the game and facilitate the playing environment. EmphasisProgressive coaching points from duration of sessionPlayers must be able to listen to coach instructions and get games organized quickly and work together

Week 5 – Ball Striking

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Warm Up - 10 minFinish Line:Players use this game as a fun introduction to get familiar with numerous attempts at striking the ball

Main - 10 minBumper Ball:This game is to introduce striking the ball at targets. It is also a competitive game which encourages players to be successfulTarget Ball:Target Ball is a little more competitive, in the sense that you receive points for each cone you knock over. In this game you can set each player individual targets

Scrimmage - 10 minChange Soccer:Players compete together against another team to win the game, but also work as individuals to score the goals

Warm Up – Finish Line

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OrganizationEach player has a soccer ball at one end of the marked out area. Players must strike the ball towards the other end of the marked out area. The player that takes the least touches to get to the finish line wins.

EmphasisUsing correct technique when striking the ballAlternating between right and left foot

Main - Bumper Ball

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OrganizationEach player has a ball, and attempts to knock other player’s balls by striking them with their own ballEach time you hit another player’s ball, you receive one point

EmphasisUsing correct technique and focusing on accuracy when striking the ballPlayers must strike the ball on the move

Main - Target Ball

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OrganizationEach player has a ball inside the marked out area. Orange cones and yellow cones are placed inside the marked out area, in which players have to hit the ball against. If you hit a cone over, you get one point.

EmphasisUsing correct technique in order to knock over conesKeeping the ball on the ground, and hitting a moving ballAccuracy and weight of pass

Scrimmage - Change Soccer

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OrganizationEach team must link arms. Once the coach plays in a ball, one player from each team can break out to try and score against other team.

EmphasisTeamwork and communicatingShooting on numerous goalkeepers1v1 aspects of the game

Week 6 - Finishing

Warm Up - 10 min

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Body Parts:Players use this game as a fun introduction to using different parts of the foot to get familiar with the ball

Main - 10 minCoconut Shy:This game is to encourage players to focus on accuracy and technique when trying to hit a targetGoals:Goals is a game to build the players confidence on shooting and scoring goals. There are no Goalkeepers, which allows a lot of success with shooting on the goal

Scrimmage - 10 minNumber Game:Players compete against each other in a competitive environment to score goals against the opposition team

Warm Up - Body Parts

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OrganizationAll players must have a ball each, inside the marked out areaPlayers must stop the ball with the body part that the coach says

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate the ability to follow and listen to instructionsPlayers are learning to control and stop the ball with different parts of the body

Main - Coconut Shy

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OrganizationPlayers pair up in with a ball each at either end of a cone. Each player takes it in turn to try to hit the cone with their shot. Each time you hit the cone, you receive one point

EmphasisCorrect technique, accuracy, weight of shotBecoming familiar with striking the ball at a target

Main – Goals

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OrganizationPlayers are divided into groups to small goals. Players then alternate taking shots into the small goals.

EmphasisUsing correct technique to strike the ball on goalAccuracy and keeping the ball low on targetAlternate using right foot and left foot

Scrimmage - Number Game

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OrganizationTwo lines of players, each numbered 1, 2, 3 +Once coach calls two numbers, those players come into the game and try’s to score on the opposite goal against their opposite numbers

EmphasisProgressive coaching points from duration of sessionCoach must only call two numbers to focus on the passing aspectPlayers must be able to listen to coach instructions

Week 7 – World Cup Tournament

Warm Up - 10 minGate Game:

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Player’s use this game to improve their accuracy of passing, and capability of passing to partners running into space. This can be used as a competitive game to enhance the intensity and reward aspect of the game.

Scrimmage – 20 minWorld Cup:Players compete against each other in a 5v5 competitive environment. This game is how the players can demonstrate their dribbling, passing, and decision making. Each team chooses a Country that they will play as and compete in a round robin tournament environment as if they are competing in the FIFA World Cup.

Warm Up - Gate Game

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OrganizationGates are set up inside the marked out areaPlayers are paired up with a ball between their partners

EmphasisPlayers must demonstrate correct weight of pass, and direction in which their partner is going to receive the ballPlayers must keep their head up, and make eye contact with their partner before making the pass

Budget – Projected Cost and Expenses

Product Quantity Price

Coaching Staff 3 $50 per session/7 weeks

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$50 x 7 = $350$350 x 3 staff = $1,050$500 Administrative salary$1,050 + 500 = $1,550

Coaches Education Allow coaches from this program to take up to their USSF “D” license

$500 as the program grows and we start bringing in new staff coaches

Size 3 balls 30 $16.28 each$16.28 x 30 = $488.40

Size 4 balls 30 $16.28 each$16.28 x 30 = $488.40

Big cones 24 $34.99 for set of 12$34.99 x 2 = 69.98

Little disc cones 40 $6.99 for set of 10$6.99 x 4 = $27.86

Pennies 30 $7.41 each$7.42 x 30 = $222.30

Sets of PUGG goals 3 $99.99 each set$99.99 x 3 =$299.97

Staff shirts 3 $34.99 each$34.99 x 3 = 104.97

Advertising & Marketing Dependant on how many schools we want to promote the program to. Each student should receive a ¼ size flyer to take home and show parents!

$0.28 per sheet – 1 sheet prints 4 flyers225 sheets = 900 ¼ size flyers$0.28 x 225 = $63.00

20 page interactive workbook with Completion Certificate

60 $8.63 per book$8.63 x 60 = $517.80

Miscellaneous products Materials used for interactive healthy educational activities. Providing healthy foods (yogurts, granola, fruits, bottled waters, cups)

$250

TOTAL $4,582.68

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