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Most of your players aren't warming up

You spend all week planning quality training sessions with great drills.

Then on game day, you rush through a warm-up where half your players are jogging in a line and the other half are standing around doing static stretches.

And then you wonder why the first 10 minutes of the match are always sloppy.

The warm-up isn't just a box to tick before kickoff.

It's the bridge between "I just got out of the car" and "I'm ready to compete."

And if that bridge involves your players doing movements they'll never perform in a game, like standing still in a circle or jogging in straight lines, you're building a bridge to nowhere.

Think about what a game actually demands.

Quick changes of direction, stopping and starting, dodging opponents, adjusting your body to the flight of the ball.

Your warm-up should be a compressed version of those movements.

Not a gentle stroll followed by some toe touches.

Here's what I'd suggest:

Ditch the laps and the circles entirely.

Start with a tag-based game for 3-4 minutes where every player is chasing, evading, and reacting.

Then move into a quick small-sided game on a tight pitch for 5-6 minutes with a ball involved.

By the time kickoff arrives, your players have already been competing, making decisions, and moving at game speed.

The difference in how they start the match will be obvious.

If you need ideas for competitive warm-up games, my "23 Soccer Small-Sided Games" booklet is full of them.

The 3v3 game on page 13 is an excellent place to start, quick to set up, fast-paced, and gets every player locked in.

Download it here:

​​Smart Soccer Coaching​​

Coach Watson

MATCHDAY ALERT — GAME 4 LOADING! ⚽
🏠 HOME GAME

NAIJA - YYC - Faaji L'Awa 🟢🆚 Vipers DC O35 🐍

Monday, June 1st, 2026 8:15 PM
📍 New Brighton Athletic Park 2

After a strong start to the season with 2 wins, 1 loss, and sitting 2nd on the table with 6 points, the boys are back and ready for another battle. We face Vipers DC 035 next, an old foe from our first season in the league, and a side still hunting for their first win of the season.

The game will be about response, resilience, and keeping the momentum alive as we look to bounce back strong again. Our focus is to Regroup. Compete. Fight together. 💚❤️

Come out, make noise, and support the team as we continue building something special together.

GOOD VIBES. GOOD GAME. NO RANCOR.NO PRESSURE . NO EXCUSES. JUST FOOTBALL.

ONE TEAM. ONE VIBE. ONE FAMILY. 🇳🇬🇨🇦

FULL TIME

Naija YYC FC 3️⃣ - 0️⃣ Valiant Soccer Club O35

A massive response from the boys tonight as we bounced back in style with a dominant performance and a well deserved first win of the season.

⚽ Lampard
⚽ Kaka
⚽ Alex

🟥 Endowed

From the first whistle to the last, the energy, discipline, and togetherness were there for all to see.

GOOD VIBES. GOOD GAME. NO RANCOR. JUST FOOTBALL.

And the "Don't Go" social event at the end by Kaka and George was so sumptuous it almost overshadowed the sweetness of the victory.

One Team. One Vibe. One Family. 🇳🇬🍁

Arsenal Soccer Camps are invading Canada! 🇨🇦⚽

Get ready to bring your A-game! We're bringing authentic Gunners action to your backyard for the very first time in Summer 2026.

We're taking over:
🔴 Saskatoon
🔴 Edmonton
🔴 Calgary
🔴 Vancouver

This is your chance to train like a Gunner. Learn the techniques, embrace the spirit, and experience the legacy of our historic club.

Get ready... COYG! 🫶