Middle school soccer????

Question

so i've been playing "competitive" soccer with a challenge club team for about 2 years. and our team is going through some well changes...i guess u could call it that. so i really want to play soccer for my middle school. i'd say i'm average. not bad at all but not the best on the team. so i need any tips you can give me on what to do what not to do at try-outs? also what i can do before try-outs. as far as training.... i play mid field and defence but i really want to try for mid field. thanks

Answer 1

I'm looking to play at school too this year, my club coach gave us the name of a guy that does fitness and core strength stuff and I go to his sessions three times a week, usually a pretty simple workout. He's told us the best thing to do to get your fitness up is interval type stuff. work hard for about three or four minutes and then take a short rest and then work hard again. This way you can work harder, if you work for a long time you can't push as hard. If you have a treadmill you could start with a simple warmup less than a mile, and then turn it up for 3 or 4 minutes and then bring it back down and so on. We also do weights and go to the gym, pretty simple just building muscle and strength in the legs and shoulder muscles and upper arms. Really simple exercises that I typically do a few times a week in the living room while I watch TV. See if you can find a camp or something if you're like me and are lazy and don't like pushing yourself.

At tryouts just do your best, if there's anything special about you that sets you apart from everyone else be sure and showcase it. For example, I'm left-footed and about 90% of people are right foot dominate so during practices and stuff I make sure I use my left a lot and show that I can strike a ball with it well. Or if there's a particular move or something you're really good at, use it, most tryouts include small-sided games, showcase your skill whenever you get a chance.

Answer 2

im a ninth grader who has just finished playing 2 yrs in middle school soccer. you have to practice alot and run alot since mid-field has to be running up and down the field the whole game. also try to work on your kicks and controlling the ball.

Answer 3

Hey I oughta write a book about this .

It's not if you are good or bad it's your desire

that is more important. Middle School Soccer

isn't the Big Leagues. It's the next step in the chain

above Recreational League.

Catching up to the rest of the girls is not your

problem. Stamina and endurance will be your

breaking  points now. Recreational Soccer is

great for getting kids involved in Soccer but to

my knowledge and IMO  it does not provide

adequate skills training until the kids reach U-10

age groups. Until that time they  participate in

what I call " Group Isolation Soccer" or

"Bumble BeeBall." In definition the players move

up and down the field like a swarm of bees.

Fundamentals used are run kick and chase

the ball. Ball control , passing and play building

aren't emphasized and are not a coaching issue.

Not until the players reach  U-13 are they

even challenged, unless they choose to join a

Traveling Team.

   What is necessary for you is to run until you

hate the word and then run some more.  

Get running and dribbling at the same time

down to a science and strive to not watch your

feet as you run. Passing can be worked on by just

kicking the ball against a brickwall and gauging the

ball's return, stopping, trapping and passing it back

against the wall. This will build your ability to react

to a quick situation. Get out there and most importantly

enjoy yourself and have Fun!!!

Answer 4

Well you should be in good shape well before try-outs. Start running as often as possible. Being in shape is one of the best things you can do! Also when trying out have a good time, don't worry about impressing the coaches. Show that you know how to play and try your best. Be there on-time, maybe even a little early and be ready to play! Drink lots of water you don't want to be dehydrated! Mostly have fun and good luck!!!!  

Answer 5

Before try-outs make sure you are already in shape, especially since you play midfield. Run a few miles a day so you can be sure to be in shape. Also just make sure you always have a ball around, just kicking it back and forth while watching tv even.

During tryouts make sure you always run hard. Even when a coach says to bring it into a huddle, jog into it, make sure you are never walking. And just ask whenever you have questions.

Other than that just work as hard as possible and it will work out for the best.

Answer 6

don't worry about it that much.

In middle school, people who never play soccer sometimes try out for the team! You have experience playing competitive and thats your advantage. Don't freak out during tryouts, just play it cool. During the warm ups where you have to pair up, try pairing up with a player you know will definetly make the team. THat will also get you noticed. Sprint your hardest, dribble the best you can, and try not to look like your not getting tired easily and you'll be fine:)

Good Luck

Answer 7

I had the same problem. In an average soccer game, midfields are supposed to run 7 miles in a game, sun run everyday. Also, stretch for 15 minutes each day. Work on juggling the ball with your feet. Pick 2 moves like pullback, scissors, or maradona, and keep practicing them maybe 20 times a day each. keep dribbling around, and practice some shots on goal at a local field. Good luck, and I hope I helped!