Digital program · Lifetime access

Game-changing
soccer training.

A complete, 8-session program to create more engaging practices and develop smarter, more adaptable soccer players.

$49 USD $75One-time payment

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Small-sided games. Clear principles. Real decisions.

8Structured sessions
32+Small-sided games
50Pages of activities
∞Lifetime access

Inside the program

More than a collection
of activities.

Learn how, when, and why to adapt the challenge to your team.

01

A complete training program

8 fully structured training sessions designed for all skill levels. Each session is organized by focus area so you can plan your next practice.

02

Principles of play

Use small-sided soccer games that reinforce key principles of play, helping players improve both attack and defense simultaneously.

03

Transition and counterattacking

Learn how to blend transition and counterattacks with structured possession, and explore the limits of rigid formations and game models.

04

Diagrams and explanations

Clear, easy-to-read diagrams with step-by-step instructions so you can implement a new small-sided game in today’s practice.

Watch a game in action

See what
practice can be.

Watch a 3v3 situational game in action.

Observe the decisions players make as they respond to teammates, opponents, and the game around them.

Nick Smallridge guiding a soccer practice
Practice design with Nick Smallridge.

The approach

Bring the game
into practice.

Create more engaging sessions and practice environments that transfer to game performance.

  1. 01

    Implement better practices

    Improve how your practice activities transfer directly to match situations.

  2. 02

    Enhance player development

    Give your players a competitive edge using a constraints-led approach.

  3. 03

    Increase player engagement

    Keep players motivated and excited with small-sided soccer games.

  4. 04

    Improve decision-making

    Create realistic, game-like practices that develop smart, on-field thinking.

Coaches and players

More engaged.
More adaptable.

“This program gave me a clear system to follow and my players have developed faster than I ever expected.”
Brian K.Coach
“I’ve coached for over 10 years and this is the most practical, easy-to-implement training resource I’ve ever used.”
David R.Coach
“We do scrimmages and stuff that have real game-like situations, but also maintaining that fun side is good.”
Oakley S.Player
“What stood out to me is that this isn't just a collection of drills. It's a system. Everything connects, everything has a purpose, and it actually reflects how the game is played at an advanced level. Players are challenged in different ways, and they rise to it because the system makes sense to them. This is the direction coaching should be going.”
Coach Sarah K.Varsity Girls High School Coach
“This gave me a clear structure instead of guessing what to run every day. The biggest difference is how much more engaged my high school players are and how much faster they’re improving decision-making. The decisions they are making are more varied and unique than I was expecting. They’re finding more ways to solve problems under pressure than we were used to seeing.”
Coach Chris L.Division II Collegiate Coach

Coach experiences

Coaching feedback.

The people behind the program

Research meets
the practice field.

Meet the creators of the Game-Changing Soccer Training Program.

Nick Smallridge coaching soccer

Practice Design Lead

Nick Smallridge

A constraints-led approach to practice design, grounded in his work with varsity and junior varsity players.

Read Nick’s full bio
David Farrokh presenting research

Scientific Research Lead

David Farrokh

Connecting skill acquisition research, competitive playing experience, and coach education.

Read David’s full bio

Put it into practice

Transform your
team’s practices.

Create more engaging sessions, accelerate player development, and connect training to game performance.

Go beyond ready-made sessions. Understand the principles behind them and adapt the games to the players in front of you.

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Game-Changing Soccer Training Program

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  • 8 structured sessions and 32+ small-sided games
  • 50 pages of activities and principles of play
  • Video demos, diagrams, and session sequencing
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Before you start

Program questions.

What is included in the program?

The Game-Changing Soccer Training Program includes 8 structured sessions, 32+ small-sided games, 50 pages of activities and principles of play, diagrams, video demonstrations, and guidance on session design and sequencing.

Is this for football or soccer coaches?

Both names describe the same game here. Transforming Soccer is the brand; the resources are for association football coaches, including those who call the sport soccer.

Can I adapt the activities to my players?

Yes. Use the session ideas as a starting point and adjust the playing area, player numbers, and challenge to suit your group. Observe what players can do before increasing the difficulty.

What does the program cost?

The listed price is $49 USD as a one-time payment with lifetime access. Online purchasing is not yet available on this site. Contact the team if you have an access question.

Where should I start?

Read the free coaching articles or explore the 2v2 to Goal guide. The complete training program is the next step if you want a sequence of sessions and more small-sided games.

What is the refund policy?

The program page states that all sales are final because this is a digital product. Read the full program details and ask any questions before purchasing.

Nick Smallridge

Practice Design Lead

Nick Smallridge

Nick Smallridge is the Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and English teacher at Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas, where he helps lead one of the state's most competitive girls soccer programs.

He works with both varsity and junior varsity players, focusing on technical skill development, tactical awareness, and mental preparation to help athletes perform at their best on the field.

Nick coaches from a Constraints-Led Approach, emphasizing game-like learning environments where players develop real decision-making skills through interaction with the task and their environment. By designing practices that mirror match conditions, he ensures skills transfer directly from training to games.

Whether on the field or in the classroom, Nick brings a learner-centered mindset that empowers students and athletes to grow and succeed.

David Farrokh

Scientific Research Lead

David Farrokh

David Farrokh leads the integration of scientific research and coaching practice at Transforming Soccer. In addition to his scientific expertise, he brings championship-winning NCAA playing experience and over a decade of coaching experience across the United States and United Kingdom.

More recently, he has led coach education initiatives and developed curricula within top NCAA athletic programs.

David holds a PhD in Sport and Human Performance and conducts empirical research on competitive coordination, anticipation, decision-making, attention, and flow states.

Game-Changing Soccer Training Program

Your next practice
starts here.

$49 USD · One-time payment

8 structured sessions, 32+ small-sided games, diagrams, video demonstrations, and principles of play.

Online purchasing will be available soon.

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