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MAINTAINING TEAM DISCIPLINE
After a recent game at an indoor center, I was talking with the coach, and the conversation drifted towards the challenges of “keeping order” on the bench. We talked about the substitution plan that he was trying to use to ensure equal playing time, and the challenges associated with that whole process. Then, this coach [...] -
COACHING REMINDERS FOR CLUB COACHES
Here is a list of reminders that I used to hand out to the coaches in the clb that I worked with back in NH. I think that these reminders helped the coaches keep things focused and in the proper perspective. Let us know what you think about them! REMINDERS: 1. The game is the best teacher. The majority [...] -
U20’s Win World Cup!
In case you haven’t been watching, our U20 National Team won the Youth World Cup. What an accomplishment for head coach Tony DiCicco and his staff. Tony may be the only person who has won both a senior and youth World Cup as a coach. He won this one without having a few players that [...] -
FUTSAL… Great Off Season Training
Two years ago, I enjoyed the opportunity to take a Regional ODP team to Brazil. While there, we were able to enjoy the game of FUTSAL… which is basically indoor soccer on a basketball court sized field. It is played with a smaller ball, which hardly bounces, so it is PERFECT for indoor surfaces. Because there are [...] -
Advice to a club DOC
Like many other club Directors of Coaching, I signed up for the job thinking that I was going to be spending a lot of time on the field with players and coaches, striving for excellence on a daily basis. Fortunately, I found that I did have a lot of time on the field, with balls [...] -
Guiding Principles for Youth Soccer
I have included an article written by my good friend Dean Conway, who is the former Director of Coaching for Mass Youth Soccer. I always appreciate his work as he makes me think! Let me know what you think… OK? 11 Guiding Principles In general, the basis of our endeavor should be regard for the physical, emotional and [...] -
Basics of Youth Soccer Team Management
Introduction Be organized. The more you can eliminate headaches at the time of games through good prior organization, the freer you will be to concentrate on the game itself and enjoy it. Make your own checklist. Get parents and/or players to help. Spread out the load so no one feels to overburdened and gets burnt out. Pre-Game Organization Let’s [...]
