Practice Planning Resources

MSA have provided comprehensive training plans to help guide your practices throughout the season. Each program includes structured sessions coaches can use to plan and run effective training. FC Northwest encourage all coaches from Community Club, Grassroots, Developmental and Premier to review these documents and incorporate them into their sessions.

If you have any questions, please email programadmin@fcnorthwest.com

Active Start (21 Sessions)

Active Start introduces young players to soccer through simple movements, basic ball touches, and fun, imaginative play. The focus is on developing physical literacy—running, jumping, kicking, and balance—while helping kids fall in love with the game.
Includes: 21 session plans.
Note: These are large files. Please allow extra time for download

FUNdamentals (21 Sessions)

FUNdamentals builds on the Active Start foundation, adding more structured activities to develop dribbling, passing, receiving, and basic game awareness. Sessions are designed to keep players engaged, active, and smiling while improving individual skills.
Includes: 21 session plans.
Note: These are large files. Please allow extra time for download.

Learn To Train (22 Sessions)

Learn to Train focuses on skill development at a stage when players are ready for more technical instruction. Dribbling, passing, shooting, decision-making, and small-sided game concepts are emphasized in a positive, development-first environment.
Includes: 22 session plans.
Note: These are large files. Please allow extra time for download.

Soccer for Life (10 Sessions)

Soccer for Life provides structured training for players of all ages who want to continue developing their skills in a recreational or competitive setting. Sessions focus on fitness, ball mastery, team play, and game-specific activities appropriate for a wide range of abilities.
Includes: 10 session plans.
Note: These are large files. Please allow extra time for download.