tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39485762150709674852024-03-21T17:25:45.260-05:00AYSO Region 183 Coach BlogAYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-76135402077102855062022-07-30T11:10:00.003-05:002022-07-30T11:10:37.850-05:00I smirk when I hear parents say "KICK IT !" <p>Often times at youth soccer games, more specifically at the 08U, 10U, and 12U levels, I often hear parents and fans along the touchlines (on the side) state</p><p><br /></p><p>KICK IT !</p><p><br /></p><p>Remember, when you have given up on the ball and KICKING IT the ball is given back to the other side.</p><p><br /></p><p>DO WE REALLY WANT THAT ?</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>From a technical skill perspective, yes we want the player to kick the ball appropriately. </p><p><br /></p><p>BUT </p><p> </p><p>We also want the player as to when to make the RIGHT decision as to WHEN to kick the ball.</p><p> </p><p>Can a 8U ( 6 or 7 year old ) kick the ball spectacularly from the defending half of the field to 1) another player in transition or 2) score a goal!</p><p><br /></p><p>NO!</p><p>In the defending 1/3 of the field, the player (6 or 7 year old - who is still learning the game ) - we need the player to </p><p>Possess the ball with more graceful touches on the ball with first touch, then second touch and then third touch and so on. </p><p>THEN</p><p>To make the right decision because at this point, the player would have won the 1 v 1 situation and then make the right decision to </p><p>1) pass the ball (OR)</p><p>2) keep possession (OR)</p><p>3) yes if in the attacking half or attacking 1/3 of the field, then SCORE ( yes KICK IT ! )</p><p> </p><p>But as I described the ball the words from the PARENTS should NOT ALWAYS BE</p><p> </p><p>KICK IT </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-65218607326377795652022-07-30T10:44:00.008-05:002022-07-30T10:46:21.063-05:00was recently asked about merging divisions as a benefit to everyone! <p> Is it really a benefit to everyone ? </p>If we were to reduce the number of teams by adding players to teams because of the lack of volunteers, regardless of single gender or co-ed teams at the 8U Level the game is at minimum 4 v 4 or 5 v 5. <br /><br />Therefore if we were to double the size of the teams from 6 to 12 and existing coaches from both divisions would be co-coaching - there is no benefit to everyone.<br /><br />1. The game would increase to 6 v 6 or more. Our AYSO / United States Soccer Federation guidelines indicate that 4 v 4 or 5 b 5 is best at the 8U level for the amount of time each player touches the ball in a game or training session.<br />Increasing the number of players in a game reduces the number of touches on the ball. ( touch meaning foot to ball, and not " kickball !" )<br /><br />2. We cannot be even close to 7 v 7 as that is the 10U Game. 5 v 5 is the most we can do. If we go 7 v 7 in 8U we might as well add a GK which makes it 8 v 8 ~ for which this goes against current AYSO / USSF guidelines. Back in 2000-2004 the game was this large and players did NOT develop well because of reduced chances on the ball. We taught positioning at such a young age that the player progress from 8U thru 12U is that if a player was a defender (a back) in 8U, their behavior in 14U was still a back for which the residing in 1/3 of field was consistent, we want the player to grow from using 1/3 of the field to a transitional play 1/3 to 2/3 of field. Building in this process is only "learned" when playing the game with lesser number on the field - because players are challenged with the game of transition from 4 v 4 , 7 v 7 , 9 v 9 and 11 v 11.<br /><br />3. Everyone Plays! If the team size were to double 12 players! (and) if the game is 4 v 4 or 5 v 5, everyone will be playing half of the game or less before anyone gets to play 3/4 of a game. So when parent observe the game, there will be at least one family that would state, we are only here for the half ( 2 qtrs ) because that all we have to play based on 12+ player on a team. I can see literally a family say the player is playing the half and we have to move on to the next activity. <br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-51102835436067401282018-09-28T01:55:00.002-05:002018-09-28T01:59:18.998-05:00Laps, Lines, Language and Lecture....If that is how you coach then you are DAMN perfect (sarcasm!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No Lecture are allowed. Period! You are wasting time. Coach.<br />
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No " BAD " Language, No Negative Coaching, No Modeling Bad Sporting Behavior. You are wasting energy. Coach.<br />
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<br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-32847363874494792292017-09-20T22:01:00.002-05:002017-09-20T22:04:49.730-05:00Fall 2017 Week 3 Coach Note Sep-20 #1<b>Coaches<br /><br />Here are some AYSO Region 183 Coach Policies</b><br /><br /><b>Important:</b><br />If your team has a new assistant coach or team parent, please be sure that they register at <a href="http://www.ayso183.org/">www.ayso183.org</a> and volunteer for the specific division. Once completed, please have them email your division coordinator and the coach admin staff at ayso183coaches@gmail.com Also remind the volunteer that AYSO Safe Haven training is to be completed and if a coach, then coach certification is also required for assignment. <br /><br />All coaches are to be registered for this season. Every season, all returning coaches register (again) thru our registration system. If you haven't registered, please do so! <br /><br /><b>#1 - Coach Side / Player Side</b><br />Both teams are to be on one side of the field. We'll call it the coach side. Players are to be on the coach side of the field. Therefore when the game is in session, your players who are not playing must be at the coach side.<br /><br />This area is really called the "Technical Area".<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_area<br /><br />Also, coaches are NOT to use the whole length of the touchline directing traffic. Coaches are to stay anchored at the center area or within the "technical area" that is painted.<br /><br />Fans such as parents, family, friends, etc. are to be on the opposite side of the field which is called the "fan side". Remind families that they are not to be on the coach side of the field. We do have signs posted at times that state parent side and coach side.<br /><br />Also, no one is to be hanging around the goals or be near the corner areas, or goal lines. Let's be very clear that this is the standard format going forward. If anyone is on the goal side, please ask them kindly to move to the fan side of the field. <br /><br /><b>#2 - Referees</b><br />Our Referees are volunteers too. They are here to provide a fun, safe environment for our players and everyone here at AYSO. At the start of every game, please introduce yourself to the referee, and have a pre-game meeting to go over important items such as game play, review of the Offside Law, or the Build Out Line (10U), etc. Please have your game lineup card ready.<br /><br />Coaches are encouraged to complete AYSO Laws of the Game Online Training at AYSOU.ORG<br /><b><br />Honor the Game! (ROOTS)</b><br /><a href="http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/book/roots-honoring-game-and-sportsmanship">http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/book/roots-honoring-game-and-sportsmanship</a><br /><br /><br /><b>#3 - Overcoaching / Joystick Coaching and Bring a Chair</b><br />Be very wary of your actions as a coach. You'll find yourself that bringing a joystick may actually help you coach the team's game (NOT!) Remember, your training session (practices) and the many types of training games that you learned from Coach Certification courses gives you the ability to train players with many games. Technical skill such as dribbling, passing, ball control are all focused development for technical training and team practice games. <br /><a href="https://www.socceramerica.com/article/37679/dont-be-a-joystick-coach.html?print" target="_blank">https://www.socceramerica.com/article/37679/dont-be-a-joystick-coach.html?print</a><br /><br />At the actual game, provide guidance, direction and team support. Ask your player questions at breaks, help them understand what did or did not work. Let' them play. <br /><br />Constant conversation with them on the field during the game does not help them grow as players. <br /><br /><b>#3 - Bring a chair, relax.... </b><br />Let the Kids Play the game.<br />Take notes.<br />Train your players at training / practice sessions<br />Do not have a constant conversation on the field with your players while the players are playing the game. <br />Directing traffic is for the streets.<br /><br /><b>#4 - Positive Charting Methods (Positive Coaching Alliance)</b><br />http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/worksheet/positively-chart-your-players-success<br />Taking notes during the game is a fine art. We all can take notes, but writing down something that you see as a positive event for players is a key observation technique that is part of the AYSO Quality Coaching Cycle. <br /><br />Did a player make a nice move? <br />Did a player touch the ball 3 times before a pass?<br />Did a player send (pass) the ball with accuracy and placed into space for a teammate ?<br /><br />Players are unique and are learning the game at different rates. Charting and taking a notes for each player is the goal for Positive Charting during the game.<br /><br />Your role as a coach is to find ways for improving each individual is to provide positive feedback so that the player can learn and become a better player and individual. <br /><a href="http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/doc-rivers-pcas-magic-ratio-positive-feedback" target="_blank">http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/doc-rivers-pcas-magic-ratio-positive-feedback</a><br /><a href="http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/value-positive-coaching-new-volunteer-coaches" target="_blank">http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/value-positive-coaching-new-volunteer-coaches</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>#5 - Setting Positions and Defending Third of Team Formation<br />(Fullback, Centerback, Leftback, Rightback)</b><br />When working your positions on the field, be wary as to stating "your are a defender" or a player states "I'm a defender, I like defense". <br /><br />Typically when players hear the word "defender", they become instant statues on the field or stay glued to the penalty areas or even at the center line. <br /><br />Yes, the paint has magical powers for players to stay on the paint line (sarcasm). You as the coach should encourage full use of the field.<br /><br />When players are playing on the defending side, they are known as " backs ", such as a fullback, right back, or left back. If players are in the attack, you can call them forwards, (left, right, center). Please do not call them defenders. Yes, these players are in the back of the formation but if the entire team is in the middle 1/3 and attacking 1/3 of the fields, these players are playing the back of the formation. <br />You will want to be sure that players understand that every player on the team has field / area responsibility and not positional responsibility. <br /><br />For example, US Soccer Women's National Player and former AYSO Player Julie Ertz plays center back and midfielder has been recently scoring from those positions in the penalty area. How can that be ? By watching video replays you see that she is taking on field / area responsibility as oppose to positional responsibility. <br /><br />Here are some videos<br />Interview<br /><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/14/22/55/20170914-feat-wnt-julie-ertz-versatility">http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/14/22/55/20170914-feat-wnt-julie-ertz-versatility</a><br /><br />Highlights of Scoring<br /><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/18/16/26/20170915-video-wnt-vs-new-zealand-highlights-sept-15-2017">http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/18/16/26/20170915-video-wnt-vs-new-zealand-highlights-sept-15-2017</a><br /><br />AYSO Commericial<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2ovY8jpMY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2ovY8jpMY</a><br /><br /><br /><b>#6 - Game out of hand !</b><br />You may find the game to be 3-0 in the 1st quarter of play (ie. within 3 minutes of play). As coaches, you are to encourage good sportsmanship. We've made a point by being ahead of 3-0, you made a greater point of making 6-0, then 9-0, then 12-0. Understandably 3-0 is enough. <br /><br />As coaches, you are challenged with bring good player development and at the same time have good sportsmanship with positive coaching. Yes that's a challenge. <br /><br />At a break, encourage your players to increasing passing, or dribble or touch the ball with only one foot. Another challenge is to "touch the ball 3 times" before passing or kicking to another team mate. Playing keep away is another method of increasing possession. <br /><br />At other breaks, you may also want to give field responsibilities for players. (not player positions). So rotation of players is encouraged to play in the attacking side, or middle field or defending side of play. <br /><br /><b>#7 - AYSO Safe Haven Training</b><br />All Coaches are to be Safe Haven Trained. Please be sure that you have completed the new AYSO Safe Haven Training at AYSOU.org Login into AYSOU.org us with your AYSO BlueSombrero Account which is the login at <a href="http://www.ayso183.org/">www.ayso183.org</a><br /><br /><b>#8 - AYSO Incident Form</b><br />As part of your AYSO Safe Haven Training, you should know when to use the AYSO Incident Form. For example, if a player is injured at an official AYSO game or practice, please use this form to fill out. AYSO Incident Form (link) and follow the instructions. You'll need to have a signature from our Regional Commissioner Lawrence Ramos if you are sending the form to AYSO National. <br /><br />Please print out a some copies and place in your coach bag / roster folder. The form can be typed out in PDF format. The form is to be filled out by an AYSO Volunteer that is registered as a volunteer and is AYSO Safe Haven Trained.<br /><br /><b>#9 - Lineup Cards! are REQUIRED</b><br />Remember to bring 2 lineup cards. 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Ever wonder why your player do not listen to you? or... not doing an a soccer movement in the manner that you expect them to do? It's not you...although you may want to use the joystick to control them when they are playing the game. RELAX. R-E-L-A-X. <br />
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Kind in mind, you are the coach. Yes. An important aspect is to recognize that players must player the game. You are the guide and working with your players to build up the experience when playing the game. Using "control" limits the playing experience between success and failure. For example, understanding that soccer movement comes thru experience no matter the outcome (positive or negative).<br />
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The following video is from Positive Coaching. If you recognize the coach - its Steve Kerr - head coach for the Golden State Warriors and also former World Champion Chicago Bulls player. He provides his ideas about coaching and not controlling his players.<br />
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http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/steve-kerr-coaching-isnt-controlling-basketball-or-any-sportAYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-56218940055442817022016-09-19T11:22:00.001-05:002017-09-20T22:05:47.979-05:00Fall Season Coaching MomentsWe have had our coaching moments thru the start of the AYSO 183 Fall 2016 Season. <br />
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Let's be sure that when we have our "coaching moments" that we follow the AYSO Vision and Mission along with the "AYSO Principles of Sport" (AYSO Safe Haven Manual 2015 Edition).<br />
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<b>Everyone Plays!</b><br />
We need to have more volunteers (as coaches) to help expand the number of teams with players who are on a wait list. However at the time of team formation and to keep pace with the pre-season preparations (500 or more hours of volunteer time), a decision is made with the number of coaches available to coach in a division. <br />
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There are times that some divisions are +1 on the roster size (recommended max size). The max size of a roster is to ensure that we get every player to play 3/4 of every game before any player gets to play a full game. If we are +1 or more on a roster, then a coach must be sure that every player plays at least half of every game. We in AYSO Region 183 want to do more for the player by having them play 3/4 of game which is more than a 1/2 game! However, since some divisions have less people who volunteered to be a coach, then players don't get to play as often.<br />
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<b>Open Registration and Balanced Teams</b><br />
We have some divisions where the number of players are +1 max over the roster size. However not all teams are over the max size, and AYSO 183 has a vested interest to 1) allow new players to join AYSO via wait list and 2) ensure that players are assigned appropriately with equal number of players per team within a division.<br />
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If all teams have an equal number of players assigned, and we start moving thru the wait list to assign players, all teams will now eventually have that higher number of players. This is a part of our "balanced teams approach". <br />
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<b>Positive Coaching and AYSO Safe Haven "Positive Role Model and Good Sportsmanship"</b><br />
As players are added to your team, as a positive role model - acceptance of a player as to who they are is one of the most important aspects for enriching a "child's life". Non-acceptance is not enriching to a player and discouragement has ensued which is hard on a new player. <br />
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We have a wait list of players. We have a wait list of of players who come from diverse backgrounds. We have a wait list of players who come from diverse backgrounds which is most definitely not the same as yours. <br />
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As an AYSO Safe Haven Certified Volunteer, we have an expectation that you as a volunteer understand that as a "positive role model" your interaction on and off the field is an important aspect that enriches children's lives. You are there to provide positive feelings of self-worth, treat children as individuals, and to build confidence and self-esteem.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">We ask that all coaches take the Online Referee Training to fully understand the Laws of the Game. In addition, you are one-step closer on becoming an AYSO referee which includes a Referee Shirt ! Online training can be found at </span><a alt="http://www.aysotraining.org" href="http://www.aysotraining.org/" shape="rect" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">http://www.aysotraining.org</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">As a reminder, please go to </span><a alt="http://www.aysotraining.org" href="http://www.aysotraining.org/" shape="rect" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">http://www.aysotraining.org</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> to complete your AYSO / Center for Disease Control - Online Concussion Training. Once completed the web application online will update your certification records in EAYSO. REMINDER: Please print your certificate such that if there a problem with your certification, we can fax / email your certificate to AYSO.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">At U08, U10, U12 and U14 Fields, we have a coach / player side and also the fan side of the field. Parents are to observe the game watching from the touchline which is the opposite side of the coach - player side. Also, no parent or fan is to be directly on the goal line or sitting / standing next to goal. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The Technical Area is the coach / player side at the center of the field. Coaches and Players are to sit at least 1-2 yards away from the field and be sitting / standing in the center area. Coaches are not to run up and down the field. Coaches are required to be in the "Technical Area". </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">As part our AYSO National Program and the "Coaching Cycle". (Refer to your Coaching Manual) The "Coaching Cycle" is your chance to build up your observation skills of the game. For example, take down number of successful touches and poor touches by your team or successful # of passes. </span>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-38157668159950219272016-08-28T20:45:00.001-05:002016-08-28T20:45:27.767-05:00<a href="https://www.football.com/en-us/us-soccer-player-numbering-system/" target="_blank">US Soccer Player Numbering System</a><br />
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<br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-5999180579126439382015-11-02T11:51:00.001-06:002015-11-02T12:19:39.659-06:00The Most Important Soccer Coaching Tool Ever !<a href="http://www.socceramerica.com/article/59569/the-most-important-coaching-tool-ever.html">http://www.socceramerica.com/article/59569/the-most-important-coaching-tool-ever.html</a><br />
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<br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-179810162335490792015-11-01T10:05:00.002-06:002015-11-01T10:05:23.694-06:00SoccerCoachingNotes.com<a href="http://www.soccercoachingnotes.com/">http://www.soccercoachingnotes.com/</a><br />
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Enjoy this site as it has various notes for soccer coaches.AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-52397022604168036922015-10-12T10:55:00.001-05:002015-10-12T10:56:05.244-05:00Team CommunicationI often times (as coach) find myself communicating more than I have too. However having the players do the communicating is much better than you doing this. In fact, do not be that joystick coach but let the players work together with very strong communications skills.<br />
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<a href="http://football.isport.com/football-guides/how-to-communicate-on-the-soccer-field">http://football.isport.com/football-guides/how-to-communicate-on-the-soccer-field</a>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-22274984499201341272015-09-21T11:13:00.003-05:002015-09-22T10:01:49.271-05:00Hey Coach! Leave your Joystick at home, bring a chair !<strong>Coaches:</strong><br />
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Often times, we coaches feel so
compelled to tell players what to do on the field during a game. If
you find yourself having a constant conversation with your players on
the field, you definitely forgot to bring your video game controller or
joystick from home to the field. (sarcasm)<br />
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<strong>Please don't bring any joysticks to your soccer game nor use this method while you are coaching the games.</strong><br />
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<strong>Let the Kids Play!</strong><br />
<strong>Bring a chair. Sit down and relax.</strong>
Observe the game, use positive charting methods, write down notes, and
positively cheer all players on the field. Bring your wisdom and
guidance to your players at breaks (quarter breaks and half time) by
using appropriate "coaching moments" and with positive coaching
techniques.<br />
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Your role as a <strong>Coach</strong> is to train at your<strong> training sessions</strong> (aka practices). You are to focus on training and use coach session planning as your tool for <strong>player development</strong>.<br />
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Use proper <strong>coaching moments</strong> at your training sessions, and work with your players by ensuring there is a good understanding of the game. <br />
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<strong>Teaching the Game to Kids</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ayso.org/Assets/For+Volunteers/Coaches/Drills/teaching_the_game_to_kids.pdf">http://www.ayso.org/Assets/For+Volunteers/Coaches/Drills/teaching_the_game_to_kids.pdf</a><br />
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<strong>Let the game be the teacher,</strong> you are there to guide your players thru the process of technical skill training and development. <br />
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<strong>Don't be a Joystick Coach</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.socceramerica.com/article/37679/dont-be-a-joystick-coach.html">http://www.socceramerica.com/article/37679/dont-be-a-joystick-coach.html</a><br />
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Tactical
instructions that are spoken to players such as<br />
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<li>move there</li>
<li>run
over there</li>
<li>cover that player</li>
<li>kick the ball!</li>
<li>what are you
doing?</li>
<li>where are you going?</li>
<li>pass..pass...pass...</li>
<li>control! </li>
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are not received
by players during the game.<br />
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Ask any player, if they got all of the
instructions yelled at them by a coach and also by some parents on the
side during a game!<br />
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<strong>Lastly HONOR the GAME.</strong><br />
In
your AYSO Safe Haven Training, you've been presented and you've fully
understood the concept of modeling good sportsmanship behavior. As a
coach, you are a role model who demonstrates good sportsmanship. <br />
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<a href="http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/book/roots-honoring-game-and-sportsmanship">http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/book/roots-honoring-game-and-sportsmanship</a>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-67876922116017527242015-09-18T00:15:00.001-05:002015-09-18T00:15:47.993-05:00Lineup Sheets<a href="http://brantwojack.com/Home/Lineups">http://brantwojack.com/Home/Lineups
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This is a very nice web page that has downloadable Lineup Sheets (PDFs) for you to use.AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-7357426813069002022015-05-11T13:50:00.000-05:002015-05-11T14:29:18.724-05:00Enjoy the moment with your kids with soccer! Here is a nice storyhttp://www.socceramerica.com/article/63684/when-christen-press-went-from-daisy-picking-to-goa.htmlAYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-15730888458477105332015-03-04T02:12:00.002-06:002015-03-04T02:12:37.792-06:00Dribbling: First Touch Training<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/r3D6-8Zrk7w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-37550086835954331722015-03-04T02:08:00.004-06:002015-03-04T02:10:19.573-06:00Dribbling: Beating a Defender Video<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TCyAeqrqyHM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-83821053093756700022015-03-02T22:55:00.003-06:002015-03-02T22:55:35.178-06:00Laws of the Game TestHey Coach,<br />
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You think you are smarter than the Referee?<br />
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Try these tests.
<a href="http://areferee.com/soccer.php">http://areferee.com/soccer.php</a><br />
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Any AYSO Coach can also become a Referee. We certainly recommend that you also build up your soccer knowledge by way of becoming a Referee. <br />
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<br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-49936916538416172202015-02-12T13:54:00.000-06:002015-02-12T13:54:17.725-06:00Let Them Play!The following article link : <a href="http://www.soccerwire.com/blog-posts/osullivan-the-early-specialization-dilemma-in-north-american-soccer/">http://www.soccerwire.com/blog-posts/osullivan-the-early-specialization-dilemma-in-north-american-soccer/</a> discusses in-depth with regards to "specialization" for players. If you read thru, there are advantages and disadvantages. Keep in mind, if you take the approach with "letting your players play the game", "learn from experience", over time you'll develop better players.AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-18434979588531524742014-09-17T11:57:00.002-05:002014-09-17T11:57:58.566-05:00U08 Game Guidelines and Coaching PointsHere are some coaching points for Coaches for U08 Games:
AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-70322059075161982182014-07-20T11:42:00.002-05:002014-07-20T14:06:11.976-05:00Choosing the Right Formation<center>
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<li>No right or wrong formation</li>
<li>Based on your team's speed, ability, endurance, field size, speed and ability of opponents</li>
<li>Experiment in training and scrimmages</li>
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<strong>Region 183 - Coach Course Schedule July 2014 and August 2014</strong><br />
The
following is a list of dates for Coach Courses. Each coach course is
between 2-4 hours of training depending on the level of the course.<br />
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Coach
Courses are very important to complete. These courses introduce to
new volunteers our AYSO National Coaching Program and how we as AYSO
coaches work with our youth players the game of soccer.<br />
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July 14th - U08 Coach <br />
July 16th - U06 Coach <br />
July 19th - U14 Coach Day 1 (Intermediate Coach)<br />
July 20th - U14 Coach Day 2<br />
July 26th - U12 Coach <br />
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Aug 5th - U06 Coach<br />
Aug 7th - U08 Coach (date correction)<br />
Aug 9th - U10 Coach<br />
Aug 12th - U10 Coach Clinic / Field Session<br />
Aug 14th - U10 Coach Clinic / Field Session<br />
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<strong>Registration:</strong><br />
To Register for a Course, please register thru EAYSO or contact me.<br />
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<strong>Questions</strong><br />
If you have any questions, please let me know.</div>
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Thanks</div>
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Tad Lin</div>
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AYSO 183 - Peterson / Hollywood Parks</div>
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Regional Coach Administrator / Coach Instructor</div>
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ayso183coaches@gmail.com</div>
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Changing the Game in Youth Sports: TEDx Talks Presentation</div>
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From: http://changingthegameproject.com/changing-the-game-in-youth-sports/<br />
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Some takeaways:<br />
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<li>The single greatest effect on performance is an athlete’s state of mind</li>
<li>Youth sports used to be about children competing against other
children; now it is often adults competing against other adults through
their children</li>
<li>Children play sports because it is fun; winning comes in way down the list</li>
<li>Children quit sports when they don’t get to play, and when winning becomes more important than enjoyment</li>
<li>90% of children would rather play on a losing team than sit the bench on a winning team</li>
<li>Competition is important, but being competitive comes from putting the needs and priorities of our children first</li>
<li>We can all start changing youth sports for the better by learning five simple words (watch to learn what they are)</li>
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<br />AYSO 183 Coacheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823877008955752975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948576215070967485.post-36888881229811351022014-04-23T23:25:00.001-05:002014-04-23T23:26:03.002-05:00Pele likes Youth Soccer in the USPele likes what he sees with the growing movement of youth soccer in the US. Read the link below <br />
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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-pele-youth-soccer-20140402,0,3962184.story#axzz2z5MYKl5l">http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-pele-youth-soccer-20140402,0,3962184.story#axzz2z5MYKl5l</a><br />
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