Simmons Says
Why Fitness?
Wild Stats
Why Skill?
Who's Line Is It Anyway?
100

A quick repress following a turnover is an example of why this is the most important play in soccer.

Next Play

100

The immediate action following a Linfield turnover is known as this:

Repress

100

The Beep Test is a multi-stage running test used to estimate an athlete's aerobic capacity. The shuttle is set at this distance:

22 Yards (20 Meters)

100

In possession, this action may be taken by the ball carrier if they are not being pressed.

Dribble Drive

100

Following a 10-pass sequence that does NOT result in a scoring opportunity, the ball is played to a 6 or CB to continue circulation. The word "steady" may be heard from this coach on the sideline.

Steve

200

In training, a high level of intensity is required to simulate the game. In order to learn we must also approach simulated competition with 

Grit & Grace

200

When building out and we break an opponents press we are in: 

Transition

200

Out of possession, immediately repressing often results in a turnover within __-__ seconds.

3-5 seconds

200

Used to create a mental map of each moment in the game, this on-going off-the-ball skill is essential to reading and understanding the game both in and out of possession. 

Scanning

200

Following a goal that resulted from a Gold Zone cross, this coach may be heard exclaiming: "GET IN!!!!!!"

Zayn

300

In and out of season, dedication to fitness and skill are part of being:

ALL IN

300

A specific framework for training & nutrition that begins after the game ends.

Regeneration

300

In possession, this number of consecutive passes in circulation results in statistically higher scoring chances.

10

300

When Linfield manipulates an opponents defense to attract them into one area to play to another area, we have successfully:

Triggered & Changed

300

When doing relays during buzz this coach has previously (and will never again) call out: "Bear Crawls"

Erin

400

This mystery phrase/acronym is present on every Linfield WSOC powerpoint slide and IG hashtag.

Fortune Favors Preparation (FFP)

400

In possession in zone 2 & 3, having premium fitness allows us to do this in order to destabilize our opponent.

Circulate (to destabilize)

400

In the 2021 season, Linfield played 11 games. How many Linfield players scored one or more goals in those games?

15

400

A distinctly shaped moment found in the game that is used to attract pressure, break lines, circulate and destabilize.

Rondo

400

If a referee makes a questionable call, this coach may be heard saying "SIR!!" 

Madison

500

Juggling is one way to develop supple feet and for your touch to be:

Soft/Cushioned

500

The ability to dis-mark by making quick, sharp movements allows us to create and attack these spaces between lines and blocks of players.

Half Spaces

500

In 2021 conference games, how many goals were conceded on our home field?

1

500

A type of destabilizing pass that allows us to get into transition, attack a half space or attack the gold zone.

Line breaking pass

500

When pondering the game or the meaning of life, this former Linfield assistant coach was often heard saying "*sigh*"

Zac York