Coaching Points
Help! I Volunteered to Coach - What do I do?
Many first time coaches volunteer or are volunteered to the job. First things first…Relax. Relax and think about how much fun you are going to have with these little Under-6 and Under-8 soccer players.
Goal: Create a fun, learning soccer environment for your players in training and in games.
How?
Sample Training Activities U6 to U19
What Kids Want in a Soccer Coach
First Season as a Youth Soccer Coach
Basic Coaching Concepts of U6 Players
86 Ways to Say Good Job
First Aid Advice for Coaches
Mental Development of 6 and Under Players
Goalkeeping Begins at U-10 - Part I
Goalkeeping Begins at U-10 - Part II
Role of the Coach
Coaches who understand the player development process and the differences that exist between age and ability characteristics are more likely to positively influence and effect the development of the player.
- Serve as a Facilitator
- Be a Positive Role Model
- Understand who You are Coaching
Teach Respect of the Game.
- Respect the Referee
- Respect the Opponents
- Respect the Coaches
- Respect the Fans