1. Communication System “Communication is the discipline that brings teamwork to our game plan.”

2. “Communication must be taught and practiced in order to bring everyone together as one.” “Teamwork begins and ends with communication.” –Coach K

3. Champions Play Out Loud

4. Kick-off Attacking Kick-off –Players On the Ball –1-3-1-6 –Attack Soft Spots –Get Forward Immediately & Score Defensive Kick-off –FW Leaders (Defend Back 1 st, then PRESS) –Make sure ball goes backwards –No Soft Spots

5. Champions Play Out Loud

6. Goal Kicks Attacking Goal Kick –Center Forward Leader –Must Drop Back Into Diamond –First Ball One Defensive Goal Kick –Defensive CM Leader –Immediate Transition –Everyone SET –Win the First & Counter

7. Champions Play Out Loud

8. Corner Kicks Attacking Corner Kick –OSMD Leaders –Make sure everyone is SET –Aggressive Mentality on 1 st & 2 nd Ball –Win the game RIGHT NOW Defensive Corner Kick –GK Leader –3-5-3 System –Intensity, Urgency, Mentality –Win the FIRST, Clear the 2 nd, Step, Counter

9. Champions Play Out Loud

10. Long Throw-ins Attacking Throw –OSMD Leaders –5 SET, 1 Release, 1 HOLD Defensive Throw –GK Leader –3-5-3 –Double Team Target –1 st Ball Never Drops –2 nd Ball Cleared, Step, Counter

11. Champions Play Out Loud

12. Free-Kicks Attacking Free kick –Person on the Ball –Everyone SET Defensive Free kick –SW & GK Leaders –5 Man Wall, 2 Man Wall, Corner D –Hold @ 18 –Always Fade & Frame

13. Champions Play Out Loud

14. GK Punts Attacking GK Punt –CF Leader –Three More –Drop Back IF Needed Defensive GK Punt –DCM Leader –Demand Immediate Transition –Midfield MUST WIN 1 st Ball

15. Champions Play Out Loud

16. Penalty Kick Attacking Penalty Kick –FW Leaders –Rush in to Rebound Finish –Or Congratulate Scorer Defensive Penalty Kick –DF Leaders –Rush in to REBOUND CLEAR –Congratulate GK

17. Champions Play Out Loud “There has never been a Championship silent soccer team…champions direct their teammates at all times so that we are ready to win every ball…”

18. Marking Up Goal-keeper –Make sure SW & MB’s are stepping out Sweeper –Marking Backs Give ZERO TIME –DCM is marking a midfielder, not a forward –DCM is front siding the 3 rd CF… DCM –Make sure ACM & OSMD are Marking In Advance ACM –Make sure forwards are working back

19. “”Always take the initiative and act on your own.” “Two are better than one if the two act as one.” “We begin as a collection of individuals. We end as a collective team.”