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1v1 drill encouraging clean lines. Attacker must get through the yellow or red gate before finishing. #rcperformancetraining

Turn & Drive Forward Drill 1: Fixed start. This is where you refine the mechanics. Drill 2: Random cue. Can the movement hold up when timing and direction aren’t guaranteed? Program with purpose. Start clean, then challenge it. #rcperformancetraining

Jack Mize — final prep ahead of the U-17 Men’s National Team Camp. Clean mechanics, sharp technical execution, and efficient movement. Every rep had a purpose — tailored drills, intentional sequencing, and precise coaching cues to activate the right patterns at the right time. #rcperformancetraining

Playing downhill. Robert is the youngest field player signing in Chicago Fire history. Born in 2010, he already shows an elite instinct to drive the game forward. “Playing downhill” refers to his ability to shift tempo, attack space with intent, and create forward momentum — constantly forcing defenders to scramble and recover. #rcperformancetraining @Chicago Fire @Footy Access

Agility Drill for Defenders 1. Close the space quickly. 2. Decelerate under control. 3. React to the coach’s command. Coach gives a visual cue: Points the stick middle: Open your hip and get across the top of the box. Points the stick line: Close your hip and lock down the wide channel to prevent service. #rcperformancetraining

Julian Hall back in the lab after U17 National Team camp. Sharpening details and staying ready for the Red Bulls. #rcperformancetraining

During this drill, we emphasized the importance of the second touch. The first touch is critical—without it, nothing else happens. But at the elite level, most players already have a quality first touch. What separates the best is what happens next: the second, third, and fourth touch. The ability to touch, stick, and move seamlessly. Jack showed that here. Where most would need a gather step or an extra beat to regain balance, he’s already back on the ball and moving forward. When you watch top players train, don’t just admire it—study it. Break down the movement, understand the details, and apply it to your own game. #rcperformancetraining

Activation work for the attacking group. 1. Positive first touch 2. Kill it, move it (delayed call) 3. Touch & carry to space (teammate blocks a gate) 4. Shift & go #rcperformancetraining

Fixed vs. Reactive These clips alternate between fixed patterns (predetermined movements) and reactive setups (responding to a stimulus). We always start by establishing clean mechanics and proper execution. Once those are consistent, we introduce unpredictability. The final progression is applying the skill in a live scenario. Master the movement, then test it under pressure. #rcperformancetraining

At the elite level, change of direction must be clean, efficient, and intentional. Individual training is where you fine-tune mechanics—eliminating wasted steps, improving posture, and optimizing how you carry the ball. The sharper you are in these moments, the more impact you’ll have on matchday. Jack plays for Borussia Dortmund and the U.S. Youth National Team. #rcperformancetraining

Scanning triggers the decision. Watch Jack Mize adapt & execute—regardless of the bounce. #rcperformancetraining

Quick Technical Tune-Up 1) 1 + 2 Touch Pattern • Stay relaxed, no unnecessary tension (jaw, shoulders, etc.) • Keep rhythm: light bounce in your step, no panic feet • Clean, confident contacts 2) Footwork + 1v1 • Smooth and sharp • Efficient steps — no wasted movement • You, the ball, and the ground working in sync to be elusive and effective 3) Turn + Slalom + Ping • Perform the turn with purpose — go with the momentum of the ball • Stay tight and controlled through the slalom • End with proper technique on the driven pass 4) Touch + Hit • Trust your first touch — push off into it • Take a direct, clean path to the ball • Strike through with purpose #rcperformancetraining

On the final set of a double day this group had 10 takes at goal, they made 9. The most important thing in training is… WHO’S IN THE ROOM Group of 5 (2 attempts each): Paul Sokoloff, NY Red Bulls Tyler Gladstone, Philadelphia Union Robert Turdean, Chicago Fire Samuel Diaz Gallego, Philadelphia Union Ali Sakr, FC Cincinnati #rcperformancetraining

Execute the basics at an elite level. #rcperformancetraining

Scan with intention. Julian and Jack make the key read, then shape their touch to play forward with purpose. #rcperformancetraining

It doesn’t matter if it’s the first drill or the last — never go through the motions. Each setup has a purpose. Every drill has a goal. Each piece is designed to build into the next. Train your body to move the way you want it to perform on match day — with the right speed, intent, and technique. What you reinforce in training is exactly what will show up in the game. Create good habits from the start. #rcperformancetraining

Understand the WHY. The drill is designed to simulate breaking pressure in a game-realistic scenario. The objective: use your first touch to break the line, accelerate into space, and continue your momentum toward goal. The defender applying pressure brings the realism and forces decision-making. Film study builds awareness and helps identify the purpose. Prep work activates the correct mechanics. Execution in the drill ties it all together. Clip 1: A repetition from the drill Clip 2: A peak into some prep work Clip 3 & 4: Video analysis In collaboration with Superior Striker. #Soccer #soccertraining #soccerdrills #rcperformancetraining