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Thoughtful Soccer is a picture of what soccer should look like, and a method that gets players to play that way. Get the book for a full explanation, or explore all the activities inside. Developed by Russ Carrington, Thoughtful Soccer is characterized by:
   

*  Early emphasis on thought and teamwork   

*  Strong belief in multiple-theme practices

*  Use of High Impact Skill Activities and  Thoughtful Scrimmages

*  Confidence that skills can be learned through trial-and-error

*  Ease of use for new coaches and players
   
 
 

Thoughtful Soccer Bulletin

This website is in the process of being updated and revised. It will have an entirely different, user-friendly, eye appealing look. You'll find all the important stuff you need now, but please check back in a few weeks as well!

The Sample Chapter has been changed. It is now Chapter 6: Practicing Possession. This chapter provides the Bunchball Cure, plus several advanced scrimmages.

Chapter 14 of the book Thoughtful Soccer: the Think-First Approach to Playing and Coaching proved controversial due primarily to misunderstandings about the Triangle Three defensive system. Russ has now broken that chapter into two different chapters posted here: The System Side of Defense and Defensive Systems: a Detailed Example.

Russ has had a second article, "The Case for Multiple-Themed Practices", published by the NSCAA's Soccer Journal. Check out the article inside.

 
 

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