Train every position

This ten-session program builds a modern, complete goalkeeper from the ground up, progressing from foundational set position and handling mechanics through advanced sweeper-keeper distribution and high-pressure match scenarios. Every session is rooted in the Heart of Midlothian tradition of brave, commanding goalkeeping combined with the technical demand of playing out from the back. Coaches should scale repetition volume and intensity to the age of the group while preserving the full technical vocabulary at every stage.

The modern defender is far more than a stopper — they are the first link in attack, comfortable under pressure and confident distributing out of the back. At Austin Hearts FC, defenders are trained to win duels, read the game early, and launch dangerous attacks through composed decision-making. This 10-session program progresses from individual defensive fundamentals through unit shape and into integrated match scenarios.

The midfielder is the engine and link of the team — connecting defense to attack, covering ground relentlessly, and dictating the pace and direction of play. A complete midfielder scans constantly, receives on the half-turn to break lines, controls tempo when possession is needed, and presses intelligently to win it back. This ten-session program develops every dimension of midfield excellence, from technical foundations through to live match scenarios.

The modern attacker is a multi-dimensional threat who combines clinical finishing with intelligent movement, technical composure, and relentless pressing from the front. Inspired by the hard-running, direct tradition of Heart of Midlothian, Austin Hearts FC attackers are expected to stretch defenses with runs in behind, hold the ball under pressure, and convert chances across a full range of finishing techniques. This 10-session program progresses from technical foundations through advanced match scenarios, building the complete forward.