Parents & Players, I just shared a PDF in the community that breaks down exactly what U.S. Soccer expects from players in each position. This is not opinions. This is the real framework used at higher levels. Parents, I strongly encourage you to sit down with your child and go through this together. Why this matters: - Too many players say “I play midfield” or “I’m a striker” but don’t actually know what that role demands - Development gets sloppy when players train random skills instead of position-specific qualities - This document shows the technical, mental, physical, and tactical traits your child should be building based on where they play What players should do: - Find your primary position - Read the traits carefully - Ask yourself honestly:“Which of these am I strong at?”“Which of these am I missing?” This is how we train smarter.This is how gaps get exposed.This is how real improvement starts. We’ll be using these qualities as a reference point moving forward in training, evaluations, and development conversations. If your child doesn’t know what their position truly requires, they’re already behind. This PDF fixes that. Coach Jessie

This session dives into real game-impact details. Defensive performance analysis with Elias, plus tactical positioning and off-ball movement for strikers like Jaxx. We break down leadership, communication, and decision-making in live match scenarios so players understand where to be, when to move, and how to influence the game without touching the ball. Big takeaways for any player watching the replay, not just the ones on screen.

I want more players and parents on our weekly coaching calls. This is where we break things down properly. Film analysis, clear action steps, and guidance you don’t get during regular training. To make it easier for more of you to attend live, I’m adjusting the time if needed. Vote below so I can lock this in starting next week. 🗳️ Poll Options 1️⃣ Wednesdays at 8:00 PM 2️⃣ Wednesdays at 8:30 PM (current time) 3️⃣ A different time works better for us (I’ll comment below) 👇 If you chose option 3, comment the time that would make you more likely to attend consistently. Reminder: If you can’t make it live, you never miss the content. All coaching calls are posted as replays. You can: - Watch them in the most recent posts, or - Go to the Classroom → Replays section to see exactly what we covered Live is best. Replays are always there. I’ll finalize the time based on responses and announce the official schedule shortly. Let’s tighten this up and get more people on these calls. — Coach Jessie