The following information was gathered and combined from US Soccer site recommendations and adapted to the Farmington 500 soccer format.

OBJECTIVES FOR U8 PLAYERS

• Scrimmage: Take up good positions during the game. Balance in relation to the ball and teammates during the game
• Technical: Improve basic individual technique. Individual and collective basic soccer techniques
• Physical: Develop speed, coordination, and basic motor skills with and without the ball
• Psychological: Feel comfortable and increase confidence with the ball. Interact with teammates during the training session

END OF SEASON GOALS

• Handling the ball with both feet and both hands
• Occupying the original position during the game once an action is finished
• Running, jumping, and stopping with and without the ball
• Basic coordinated movements with and without the ball
• Stopping and running with the ball at speed
• Moving forward when attacking and retreating when defending
• Basic quick movements with and without the ball