This 10-week grade 2/3 soccer syllabus presents two sessions per week, both tied to a central weekly theme. Each session builds on the technical and tactical concept in an age-appropriate way. Session 1 introduces the theme; Session 2 reinforces and expands it. For teams who only practice once per week, you are advised to deliver session 1 however, it is also encouraged to look over session 2 as depending on the ability level of your team or individuals you may be able to utilize some of the activities from session 2 into session 1.

Week 1 –
Week 2 –
Week 3 –
- Session 1 – Escape Pressure, Dribbling in Tight Areas
- Session 2- Escape Pressure, Using First Touch to Escape
Week 4
- Session 1 – Attack the Space, Dribbling into Space with Speed
- Session 2 – Decision Making- Dribble vs Pass
Week 5
This 10-week grade 4/5 soccer syllabus presents two sessions per week, both tied to a central weekly theme. Each session builds on the technical and tactical concept in an age-appropriate way. Session 1 introduces the theme; Session 2 reinforces and expands it. For teams who only practice once per week, you are advised to deliver session 1 however, it is also encouraged to look over session 2 as depending on the ability level of your team or individuals you may be able to utilize some of the activities from session 2 into session 1.

Week 1 –
Week 2 –
Week 3 –
- Session 1- Escape Pressure, First Touch away from Danger
- Session 2- Recognizing Pressure and Decision Making
Week 4
- Session 1 – Attack the Space- Dribbling into Open Space with Speed
- Session 2 – Attack the Space- Timing the Run and Beating Defenders
Week 5
This 10-week grade 6-8 soccer syllabus presents two sessions per week, both tied to a central weekly theme. Each session builds on the technical and tactical concept in an age-appropriate way. Session 1 introduces the theme; Session 2 reinforces and expands it.

Week 1 –
Week 2 –
Week 3 –
- Session 1 – Escape and Exploit Space- Movement Away from Pressure
- Session 2- Escape and Exploit Space- Exploiting Space with Speed and Decision Making
Week 4
- Session 1 – Penetration and Final Pass- Decision Making in Attacking Third
- Session 2 – Penetration and Final Pass- Timing and Accuracy of Through Balls
Week 5
For additional session plans or drills and exercises, see the Mass Youth Soccer website at https://mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/session-plans/