I read an article on the Soccer America website by John O’Sullivan. He was very critical of an organization called GotSoccer, who have chosen to rank 9-year old soccer players. Mr. Sullivan was not impressed. For the moment, I am not going to join the argument. Instead I am going to provide the link to the article to allow you to make your own decisions and we would be really keen to hear your observations. More info
Looking the Part
September 19, 201302Coaching, Featured news, General, Youth SoccerTags: association, byte size coaching, club, coach, coaching, dad coach, dress code, football, look the part, mom coach, nscaa, soccer, soccer drills, soccer skills, tony waiters, volunteer coach, world of soccer, youth soccerKnowledge, playing ability and experience are all useful assets as a soccer coach.
Looking the part is something any coach can get right, but it is amazing how many don’t.
Turning up in construction boots, with soiled jeans and looking like something the cat’s dragged in, will mean the coach better do a super job with his practice. He or she is 0 for 1 before the practice gets goings. More info
Long Lines Lack Luster
September 9, 201300Coaching, Featured news, General, Youth SoccerTags: coach, drills, games, layers, line ups, parent coach, parents, players, practice, practice plans, practive plans, soccer, soccer drills, volunteer coach, youth, youth soccerWhen coaching, we are often tempted into the “Soccer Drills” syndrome. Some aspects of the game encourage the use of line-ups to get the organization right. We’ve all done it, but …… Long Line-ups are Boring! More info