All CTR Soccer lesson planning, instruction, player evaluating, and program development originates from and aligns with the US Soccer curriculum. 

All CTR Staff are required to prepare daily lesson plans for training sessions and games and all plans should be with them in their CTR Soccer binder. With a training staff of 30 licensed trainers and coaches, CTR Soccer is one of the largest and most diverse soccer training companies in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties. 

Our coaching experience and areas of expertise cover all levels and abilities of the game, from recreation and beginner level programs to the highest and most competitive levels of travel soccer. 

Our staff has experience playing collegiately and professionally. Our staff includes coaches with national and state cup championships. And our staff includes many educators and teachers who understand education and instruction. 

CTR Soccer can provide your club with any and all of the following services: 

Recreation Training 

Travel Team Training & Coaching

Goalkeeper Training

Speed & Agility Training 

Soccer-Specific Performance Training

Small Group & Private Training

Winter Indoor Training

Futsal Training

Coaching Education

High School Camps & Clinics

Team Camps 

Travel Club Tryouts and Evaluations 

Competitive: All games will have a competitive component, rewarding the winning team and creating a healthy competitive spirit and training environment. 

Ball: All practices must be done with the ball whenever possible. 

Fun: The coach must use his/her creativity to design fun practices which apply to soccer, especially for younger players. 

Preparation: All coaches will prepare and review a session plan before the session. A record of all session plans will be kept with the coaching department. 

During the session: Do not stop the session too often. Players must learn to find solutions without constant coaching. Give clear and accurate coaching points and quickly restart the practice. 

Evaluation: Take a few minutes after the session to review and note what worked well and what needs improvement.

 

Ball control and passing: The technique of the player is based upon ball control as well as accuracy of the pass. The quality and direction of the first touch is of paramount importance. 

Perception and Awareness: Emphasize keeping the head up and scanning the field at all times. Perception and awareness are major parts of the game. 

Speed and Recreation: All practices will incorporate speed in perception, decision making and execution. Increasing individual speed will increase the speed of the whole team. 

Space and movement: Creating space in order to receive the ball and offer passing options to the player in possession is essential. Demonstrate to players how to move at the right time. 

Attack - Defense: All players attack and defend. Give specific roles and explain the appropriate movements for your players individually and as a team-unit. 

Speed of play: The main objective of the team will be to play at maximum speed. Reducing the space and number of touches on the ball increases the speed of play.