Coaching Demonstrations
Illinois Youth Soccer has welcomed some of top National and International coaches to lead field demonstrations to showcase new training techniques for both coaches and players of all levels including US National Team Coaches, English Premier League Coaches, Bundesliga, MLS & more.
Here is the list of coaches who will lead demonstration in 2014
| Coach | Demonstration | Time |
| Jen Pfeiffer Illinois Youth Soccer Associate DOC |
Youth Goalkeeper Fundamentals | 9am |
| Basic GK handling techniques and activities focusing on U10/U12 age groups | ||
| Boys ODP Clinic | Players Born in 2002/03 can get a chance to see what an Illinois ODP training session is like. Registration is limited to only 40 players. Pre-Registration is required here | 9am |
| Rafael Amaya Former MLS Player |
Finishing | 10am |
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Shooting and finishing activities going towards goal |
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| Chicago Fire First Team Practice | The Chicago Fire will open their final walk thru in preparation for their key MLS match on Sunday vs the New York Red Bulls. See how the pros prepare for a game | 10am |
| Rick Flores Illinois Youth Soccer Director of Coaching |
Crossing & Timing Of Runs | 11am |
| Creating opportunities playing wide from off the ball movements | ||
| Larry Sunderland Chicago Fire Academy Directors |
Playing Out Of The Back | 12pm |
| Viewing the best options to penetrate quickly and push forward out of the back | ||
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Tony Jouaux |
Strength & Conditioning | 1pm |
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Dynamic Activities and Methods: proper warm-up and stretching |
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| Girls ODP Clinic | Players Born in 2002/03 can get a chance to see what an Illinois ODP training session is like. Registration is limited to only 40 players. Pre-Registration is required here | 1pm |
| Ian Barker NSCAA Director Of Coaching Education |
Activities To Increase Speed Of Play | 2pm |
| Making decisions to drive into attacking form using supporting teammates | ||
| Chicago Fire's Soccer In The Community & Illinois Youth Soccer Staff | Grassroots U6/U8 Activities | 3:15pm |
| Proper age appropriate Coaching Activities to ensure players have fun while learning the game. | ||
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