“Center backs are the strength of the team,” states former D1 coach Michael Needham. Center backs, along with keepers and center midfielders, are responsible for keeping a clean sheet.
College coaches want to see how you break up play, how you buildup play with great passing, how you separate attackers from the ball, your mentality (which requires strong focus and awareness of the field), and whether you can basically eliminate the opposition’s striker.
“We used to track how many times the opposition’s #9 touched the ball,” stated Michael Needham. “If you are limiting the #9’s touches, you’re doing a good job.”
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