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TRAINING RESOURCES

West Des Moines Soccer Club Player

WDMSC Training Resources


For those who want to be prepared for practice sessions, who are looking for extra training outside of practice, and continue during the off-seasons then we have put together a variety of options to fit your needs. Check out the following sections below: 
  • WDMSC Video Library
  • TopTekkers
  • Additional Training
    • Individual and Group Training w/ Sporting Iowa Professional Staff
    • Extra Play and Training 

WDMSC Video Library


Foundation Foot Skills
Dribbling to Create Space
Ex. 1: Toe-Taps-Static
Ex. 2: Toe-Taps Directional
Ex. 3: Pendulum-Static
Ex. 4: Pendulum-Directional
Ex. 5: Pull Back/Push forward (R)
Ex. 6: Pull Back/Push forward (L)
Ex. 7: Pull Back/Push Out (R)
Ex. 8: Pull Back/Push Out (L)
Ex. 9: Roll Outside to Inside
Ex. 10: Step Over-Static
Ex. 11: Step & Turn-Static
Ex. 13: Roll Sole
Ex. 14: Zig Zag Slalom (R)
Ex. 15: Zig Zag Slalom (L)
Ex. 16: Bow Ties
Ex.17: Dribble- Stop Turn w/ Sole
Ex. 18: Dribble- The U Turn
Ex. 19: Dribble- Inside Cut
Ex. 20: Dribble- Outside Cut
Ex. 21: Dribble- Drag Back L
Ex. 25: Dribble- Cryuff
Ex. 27: Step Over Turn Outside
Ex. 29: Dribble- Stop and Go w/ Sole Roll
Ex. 30: Roll and Cut
Dribbling to beat Opponent
Additional Skill Activities
Ex. 31: Step Over Turn
Ex. 32: Messi
Ex. 33: The Shimmy
Ex. 34: Stanley Matthew's
Ex. 35: Drag Scissors
Ex. 36: Ronaldinho
Ex. 37: The Ronaldo Chop
Ex. 38: Hop and Go
Ex. 39: Pull Through
Ex. 40: Xavi Turn
Ex. 41: The Beardsley
Ex. 42: The Pull Push
Ex. 43: The Double Touch
Ex 44: The Maradona
Ex. 45: Juggling - Foot Catch
Ex. 46: Juggling - Both Feet Only
Ex. 47: Juggling - Feet and Thighs Only
Ex. 48: Juggling - Head Only
Ex. 49: Juggling - All Surfaces
Ex. 50: Receiving w/ Chest
Ex. 51: Receiving Across Body
Ex. 52: Receiving w/ Passing
Ex. 53: Receiving w/ instep out of air
Ex. 54: Receiving w/ thigh out of air
Ex. 55: Receiving w/ feet out of air
Ex. 56: Receiving Volleys
Ex. 57: One Touch Passing - Lateral Movement
Ex. 58: One Touch Passing - Checking To
Ex. 59: Volley Returns

TopTekkers


As part of our commitment to the development of our players, we are going to roll out the TopTekkers Training App for each of our players. This app is used by English Premier League clubs such as Southampton FC, Sheffield United and Burnley FC for the technical development of their players.

Before you sign up to the app, please watch the following short Parent Video;

TopTekkers Parent Guide: How to set up your child's account and join their team

Each coach and parent will receive an onboarding email and please follow the instructions to complete your coach/parent account and your own child's account (please also check your spam) and the attached welcome pack. Please do not sign up to the app before receiving your verification email.

The TopTekkers app can be downloaded onto a phone or tablet from the Play Store/ App Store; TopTekkers.

Here are some videos guides for the app;

Parents:
  • Introduction to TopTekkers
  • How to complete registration when your club have signed you up
  • How to coach isolated players remotely using TopTekkers
  • TopTekkers Parents Guide: Sheffield United Academy

Coaches:
  • TopTekkers Coach Guide: How to establish player connections on TopTekkers
  • TopTekkers Coach Guide: How to assign Individual & Team Development Plans
  • TopTekkers: How to coach isolated players remotely
  • TopTekkers for coaches: How to use the coaches portal
Once you have created your child’s account it will automatically be linked to your coach, and your coach can also set Individual Development Plans for each player. The players can also complete any challenges they like and submit their scores. We will also be creating leaderboards within our club!

Also you can follow the app on the following social media channels and if you record your child doing any of the technique challenges, add them to your social media account and add our club social media along with:

Instagram: toptekkersapp 
Twitter: @toptekkersapp
Facebook: @toptekkers

Any questions please let me know and I hope our players enjoy this technical training app! 

Any onboarding issues please email help@toptekkers.club

Additional Training


Individual and Group Training
At West Des Moines Soccer Club we recognize that our players are dedicated to maximizing their soccer potential and, as a result, will often seek to accelerate their development through individual and small group private lessons.

The purpose of these very specialized private training lessons is to enable players to receive individual instruction in specific areas of the game which would be difficult to teach in a large team environment. The WDMSC is in support of player development and allow private lessons with our professional coaching staff. In an attempt to ensure that all interested players are provided with equal opportunity to participate, we have adopted the following guidelines for players and coaches.
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For more information on the WDMSC individual, or small group, private training program contact Director of Coaching.

​Extra Play and Training
At West Des Moines Soccer Club, we encourage extra touches on ball whether that be through our training program or another venue. We have compiled a list of other facilities that offer training or competition games during the off season. We hope that your team coach or parent will coordinate your child's team to continue to play throughout the year and support this wonderful game of soccer. Please checkout the list of extra training and competition websites below:
  • Fúerza Fútbol & Fitness
  • Soccer House
  • Sportsplex West
  • The U in Grimes


We develop the PERSON, and then the PLAYER. We act with RESPECT, HUMILITY, and INTEGRITY at all times. We are a TEAM that requires the BEST FOR, and BEST FROM one another. We demonstrate a RELENTLESS DRIVE TO MAXIMIZE OUR POTENTIAL. We are UNCOMPROMISING in our pursuit of EXCELLENT. We are more than a soccer club; WE ARE A FAMILY.

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