U8 Resources

Overview

This section is filled with session ideas and drills for our West Van FC U8 coaches. The Technical Lead for your age group will update the videos throughout the season so make sure to check back regularly.

WVFC Tech Department

Warm ups

U8 Warmup

U8 Warm-Up	A movement activation exercise for all young players, to help them get physically prepared for a training session.
U8 Warm-Up	Active warm-up done with a ball.

Technical

U8 Technical

U8 Dribbling	Change of speed and direction.
Dribbling	Working on different touches while running with the ball.
1v1	1v1 activity that can progress into a 2v1.
Passing & Moving	Focuses on passing, movement off the ball and spatial awareness.
Passing & Receiving	Focuses on being ready for the pass, quality of pass and first touch.

Finishing

U8 Finishing

U8 Finishing	This is a small sided game that can be used as a warm-up in a finishing session.
Finishing	Of course this can be pushed with a passing first thought process, but the ball will need to be struck well. please make sure that each player gets a space around the outside that they must stay in.
U8 Finishing	Included are 4 finishing activities.

Games

U8 Games

U8 Game	4v4 game focussing on various technical aspects.
Small Sided Game	A great way to end your sessions
Attacking/Defending Games	Great fun for youth soccer players. 1v1 & 2v2 games.