U7 & U8 Characteristics
Diagramming Standards
U7 & U8 Age Group Learning Plan
US Soccer Methodology
Course Guide
100

What are the 5 characteristics? 

Cognitive 

Social 

Language 

Physical 

Emotional

100

What shape do you use for Attacking players? 

Triangle

100

How many Game Moments do we use for the D course? 

2 - Attacking & Defending 
100

What are the four Tenants? 

Experimental 

Holistic 

Autonomy

Reality Based  

100
What is the minimum number of hours for the entire course

55

200

Define objects by how they use it “jumpaline” = trampoline - Is what Characteristic? 

Language 

200

What color are defenders? 

Red

200

Finish from a pass or dribble is what Main Principle? 

Finish the Attack 

200

Can you name one type of activity you can use? 

Non-Game Form 

Modified Game Form 

Game Form 

200

What is the focus age groups we use

U7 - U12 

300

Look for Security, is what characteristic? 

Emotional 

300

What color line do I not want to see in your 3.1 or 3.2 assignment? 

Red line 

300

Name one off the ball Player Action

Scanning 

Supporting 

Adapting Body Shape 

300
What is the 4th Coaching Process we use

Implement 

300

What's the number one priority when designing an learning environment 

Positive and Safe 

400

Can count and understand the concept of scoring - Is what Characteristic? 

Cognitive 
400

What does a solid line with an arrow mean? 

Pass or Shot 

400

Name the Player Action on the ball that begins with P

Protecting 

400

What are the two we use for the US Soccer Methodology

Plan the session 

Implement 

400

Which assignment is the Summative one

3.2

500

What Developmental Stage is a U7 & U8 player classified as? 

Middle Childhood 

500

What does a dash line mean? 

Player movement without the ball 

500

Engage to regain the ball is what Main Principle

Build pressure on the ball 

500

What type of coaching interaction can you use

Positive Reinforcement 

Model/Demonstrate 

Guided Problem Solving 

500

Name one Coach Profile

Leadership & Managing the Environment

Coaching – Games Coaching 

Training Leading the Player within the Team

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