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Player Resources

Welcome to the Player Zone!

The Chicago Fire Juniors Players Zone has been designed to provide help and advice for all of our players. We realize that you, our players, love the game and this interactive section of our website allows you to get training advice and activities to practice at home. 

These additional resources are designed to keep you motivated and encourage you to develop your overall soccer ability at home by acquiring valuable knowledge and skills through these online, educational documents.

We are committed to providing the most up to date, comprehensive and high quality training for all of our players. Please check back for new, exciting additions to this page!

Player Development

At Chicago Fire Juniors, we are always looking to cultivate a platform which allows you, the player, to learn and develop to the best of your ability. Make sure you are continually looking for ways to get better and improve. Our coaching syllabus highlights the key things we are looking for from you on the field. In addition, our players code of conduct outlines what we expect from Chicago Fire Juniors players.

Player Homework

Make sure you are always practicing your soccer skills, even at home. 10mins per day, 6 days per week = 1hour extra practice! Download these practices and sharpen your skills at home!

FIGURE OF EIGHT

JUGGLING

REACTION SPRINTS

SPEED DRIBBLING

THE L-DRILL

TURNS

Player Education

Keeping yourself in top condition off the field is just as important as what you do on it. All Chicago Fire Juniors players should review the documents below and see how much you can implement into your daily lifestyle.

BULLYING

DIET & NUTRITION

GAME PREPARATION

HEALTH & FITNESS

INJURY RECOVERY

INTERNET SAFETY

POSITIONAL AWARENESS

How well do you know your position on the field? Make sure you are aware of what is expected of you on the field by watching the pros. Look at these documents and watch your Fire favorites in action.

GOALKEEPERS

DEFENDERS

MIDFIELDERS

FORWARDS

BALL MASTERY

TACTICAL AWARENESS

SOCCER SKILLS