Coaching Kids Soccer by Chris King

“Candy Cane Dribbling” (Kicking It With Santa Special)

“Candy Cane Dribbling” (Kicking It With Santa Special) In this festive episode of the Caching Kids Soccer Podcast, we dive into a fun Christmas-themed drill from Kicking It With Santa by Chris King — Candy Cane Dribbling! This high-energy activity helps young players sharpen their close-control dribbling and passing skills as they weave their way through candy-cane-shaped cone setups. We break down multiple ways to play it: relay races, timed challenges, and fun progressions like toe taps, step-overs, turns, or zig-zagging through the cones. Perfect for coaches looking to add a holiday twist to training while keeping development front and center. For coaches wanting even more practical, ready-to-use drills, check out Chris King’s full Christmas soccer book here: https://mybook.to/santasoccer [https://mybook.to/santasoccer] And if you want to level up your coaching toolkit year-round, explore the complete coaching course on Udemy: “Here’s the Drill.” It’s packed with sessions, progressions, and coaching tips to transform your training sessions. Get ready to bring holiday magic—and sharper dribbling—to your next practice!

“Defend the North Pole!” (Kicking It With Santa Special)

“Defend the North Pole!” (Kicking It With Santa Special) In this lively holiday episode of the Caching Kids Soccer Podcast, we feature another festive activity from Kicking It With Santa by Chris King — Defend the North Pole! This exciting drill blends shooting, dribbling, and defensive bravery as players take on the roles of Naughty Elves (attackers) and Good Elves (defenders) in a fun, fast-paced challenge. Players around the circle try to strike the “North Pole” in the center while the Good Elves do everything they can to block shots, protect the pole, and prevent it from being knocked over! After each timed round, defenders rotate to see who can keep the North Pole safest with the lowest score against them. It’s a brilliant way to teach anticipation, blocking, and defensive body positioning—all wrapped in Christmas magic. You’ll also hear fun progressions like adding a blow-up Santa, Snowman, or even having the coach dress up as Santa for the players to protect! Check out the full book packed with 20 festive drills: https://mybook.to/santasoccer [https://mybook.to/santasoccer] And for coaches wanting year-round, ready-to-run training sessions, don’t miss the Udemy coaching course “Here’s the Drill”—a complete resource for building confident, creative young players. Bring on the Christmas chaos—and some top-class defending!

3v3 Football Made Simple – Chapter 1 Overview: The Basics for New Coaches

This episode is based on the book 3v3 Football Made Simple by Chris King, available on Amazon: https://mybook.to/3v3SIMPLEFOOTBALL 🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠In this quick, coach-friendly overview of Chapter 1, we cover everything you need to get started with the new FA Future Fit 3v3 format coming to UK grassroots football in the 2026/27 season. You’ll learn: * Why 3v3 is a game-changer for young players * The simple rules and setup you’ll need * How to create fun, inclusive sessions * The 5-part training template used throughout the book Whether you’re a parent stepping up for the first time or a volunteer coach looking for a simple, ready-to-use approach, this guide will help you run fun, effective sessions where kids learn through play. 📚 Grab your copy of 3v3 Football Made Simple: https://mybook.to/3v3SIMPLEFOOTBALL

3v3 Football Made Simple – Chapter 4: 10 Ready-to-Go 3v3 Session Plans

Need a full session you can run today? 📚 Get the full book on Amazon:⁠https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook⁠ [https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook]  🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠ This episode previews 10 fun and practical 3v3 sessions — themed around animals, superheroes and more — to keep players engaged while developing key skills. Each session fits perfectly into the 5-part template from Chapter 2. This episode is based on the book 3v3 Football Made Simple by Chris King, packed with drills, ideas, and help for grassroots coaches and parents preparing for the UK’s new Future Fit 3v3 model. 📚 Get the full book on Amazon:⁠https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook⁠ [https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook]  📚Get the best selling book "Coaching Kids Soccer Volume 1,2,3: https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123 [https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123]

3v3 Football Made Simple – Chapter 3: Coaching on the Fly — Tweaks, Tools, and Troubleshooting

This chapter gives you loads of quick tips to adjust your 3v3 sessions in real time — even if things go off-script. This episode is based on the book "3v3 Football Made Simple" by Chris King, a down-to-earth guide for grassroots coaches navigating the Future Fit rollout with 5–10-year-olds. 📚 Get the full book on Amazon:⁠⁠https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook⁠⁠ [https://mybook.to/3v3footballbook]  📚Get the best selling book "Coaching Kids Soccer Volume 1,2,3: ⁠https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123 ⁠ [https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123] 🎓 Want even more support? Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: ⁠https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse⁠