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FUTBOL828 TRAINING PORTAL
Professional soccer & gym programs designed for your development — at home, at your pace.
COACH TIPS
Professional guidance for players, parents, and families to maximize results at home.
NUTRITION
Eat a balanced meal 2–3 hours before training. Include carbohydrates (rice, pasta, bread) for energy and protein (chicken, eggs, beans) for muscle. Hydrate with water throughout the day — not just during sessions. Avoid heavy meals 30 min before training.
RECOVERY
Youth athletes need 9–10 hours of sleep per night. Rest days are not optional — they are where growth happens. On rest days, encourage light walking or stretching. Ice sore muscles after intense sessions (10–15 min max). Never train through sharp pain.
EQUIPMENT
All drills require only a soccer ball and small flat surface. Use tape or water bottles as cones. For gym drills, a filled backpack works as light resistance. Comfortable athletic shoes are sufficient — cleats not required for home sessions. No special gear needed.
MENTAL GAME
Encourage your player to set a small goal each session — like "beat yesterday's juggling count" or "nail the scissors 5 times in a row." Celebrate progress over perfection. Visualization (imagining successful plays) is a real training tool used by pro players. Use it.
FOR PARENTS
Positive encouragement has more impact than technical criticism. Play along when possible — even if you don't know soccer. Consistency matters more than intensity. 20 minutes of focused practice daily beats 2 hours twice a week. Keep sessions fun, especially for ages 6–10.
TRACKING PROGRESS
Keep a simple journal: date, session, what went well, what to improve. Record juggling personal bests each week. Film yourself doing drills — watching your own footage is one of the fastest ways to improve technique. Share clips with your coach for feedback.
WARM-UP ALWAYS
Every session must start with 5–8 minutes of light movement: jogging in place, leg swings, hip circles, dynamic stretches. This prevents injury and primes the nervous system for technical work. Cold muscles don't learn skills as efficiently. Never skip this step.
LEVEL UP
Ready to advance? When a drill feels easy and automatic, move to the next level. Progress happens when you're slightly uncomfortable — not bored, not overwhelmed. If you finish Week 4 and want more, contact your Futbol828 coach for a personalized next phase plan.
