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Soccer coaches today are a dime a dozen. Just because someone calls themselves a soccer coach doesn’t necessarily mean they are one. So how do you know if your child’s coach is a good one?
Before you commit to a team or a coach make sure you pay close attention to the players already in the team. Are they happy? Are they enjoying their soccer and having fun? Are they learning the fundamentals of the game?
If you cannot answer yes to the following questions then you must question the suitability of the coach and the team environment. Why would you expose your child to this environment? Remember coaches are a dime a dozen, make sure you select the right coach from the beginning.
Does the coach look professional and does he maintain a clean appearance? If the coach doesn’t look the part, chances are he doesn’t share the passion and love for the game. To look the part is easy; a new tracksuit with clean boots is all it takes. If the coach doesn’t care about his appearance and stature, there’s a good chance that he couldn’t care less about his players or your children. It’s harsh but it’s the truth.
Does the coach smile and make his players smile? Is the environment a friendly one? I’ve never met anyone that puts in a greater effort under a spirit of criticism than under a spirit of approval. I’ve never known anyone to complain about receiving too much positive feedback. Have you? If the coach can’t manage a smile then he should not participate in the game of soccer, full stop!
So before you rush out and register your children to soccer take the time to assess the coach and the spirit of the team. Just because a club or coach is close to your home doesn’t make it the right choice for your children. Take your time in choosing because there’s a lot at stake, don’t you think?
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Soccer coaches today are a dime a dozen. Just because someone calls themselves a soccer coach doesn’t necessarily mean they are one. So how do you know if your child’s coach is a good one?
Before you commit to a team or a coach make sure you pay close attention to the players already in the team. Are they happy? Are they enjoying their soccer and having fun? Are they learning the fundamentals of the game?
If you cannot answer yes to the following questions then you must question the suitability of the coach and the team environment. Why would you expose your child to this environment? Remember kids soccer coaches are a dime a dozen, make sure you select the right coach from the beginning.
Does the coach look professional and does he maintain a clean appearance? If the coach doesn’t look the part, chances are he doesn’t share the passion and love for the game. To look the part is easy; a new tracksuit with clean boots is all it takes. If the coach doesn’t care about his appearance and stature, there’s a good chance that he couldn’t care less about his players or your children. It’s harsh but it’s the truth.
Does the coach smile and make his players smile? Is the environment a friendly one? I’ve never met anyone that puts in a greater effort under a spirit of criticism than under a spirit of approval. I’ve never known anyone to complain about receiving too much positive feedback. Have you? If the coach can’t manage a smile then he should not participate in the game of soccer, full stop!
So before you rush out and register your children to soccer take the time to assess the coach and the spirit of the team. Just because a club or coach is close to your home doesn’t make it the right choice for your children. Take your time in choosing because there’s a lot at stake, don’t you think?
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A soccer coach is only as good as his soccer drills and training methods . Anyone can discipline a team and keep them from playing up . But how many managers can successfully implement soccer drills into soccer training?
The misconception of soccer drills is that it’s a great way to keep young players from misbehaving. Soccer drills are a great way for the coach to relax and just watch the action. Don’t you agree? I hope you said no!
Soccer drills should be utilised to develop young players. Through continuous repetitions players of any age can master a certain aspect of the game whether it’s passing the ball or shooting at goal.
The type of soccer drills or the length of the exercise is not as important as the quality of the drill. Always make sure the drill is challenging the player’s skill level and their fitness level. Players should not go through the motions. They should complete every drill as if it was match day.
The two main goals of a soccer drill should be to increase the skill level of a player while simultaneously increasing their fitness level.
The benefits of a well-orchestrated soccer drill are enormous. As mentioned above, players become fitter and develop their bag of tricks. Also players become stronger and develop specific muscle groups that are required for certain movements such as passing, tackling, shooting and so on.
If the soccer drill is properly conducted and set up, the coach should always encourage and praise his players. He should also instruct all players to encourage and motivate each other. This helps build team morale and team spirit. It also encourages each player to push even harder to try and receive further praise from his teammates, which inevitably creates a hunger for improvement.
Remember a team that encourages each other is very intimidating on match day. A team full of players that are friends and have team spirit are very difficult to beat.
Most coaches will agree that a champion team will always beat a team of champions.
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Soccer coaches all over the world are trying to develop and teach their players the basics while their hidden agenda is to try and win games. Any coach looking for success will commonly have a rigid policy that utilises some sort of disciplinary action. Is this a good thing?
Whether it’s a good thing or not is not the question. What I’m offering here is 5 soccer coaching tips that do make a difference without the implementation of fear or discipline
Tip 1- Always keep your training sessions structured and always plan the session before you arrive at the training grounds. This shows that you’re professionally and eliminates any chance of your players misbehaving during training.
Tip 2- Training sessions must be structured but they must also be flexible. What happens if the majority of players don’t turn up to training? What happens if the training grounds are flooded with heavy down pour? What happens if the temperature is too hot?
Always remember to have a plan B and always take into consideration the “what if” moments.
Tip 3- As a coach it’s your duty to train and bring out the best in your players. Coaching does not mean supervising, it means coaching. Make sure you push all your players to their limits, which will inevitable increase their levels of fitness.
Tip 4- Just because you’ve been branded a soccer coach doesn’t mean you cannot be friends with your players. In order for your team to be successful the players must have faith in you and must like you. So be their friend and be sincere about it. Do you really care about your players? If not, why not? A better question might be why are you coaching soccer if you do not care about your players. Have a genuine interest in your players.
Tip 5- Set a good example and look the part. A neat tracksuit and a clean pair of boots is all it takes to look the part. Make sure you look presentable and never smoke or swear in front of your players.
Remember that young players are keen to learn and will listen to you if you follow the above coaching tips. Keep the players busy during training to avoid them misbehaving and half the battle is won.
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“Is it different to enjoy a game of soccer on a field than to play it on the beach?” That is a good question. “You bet it’s different,” he answered.
Beach soccer, as the name implies, is a game played on the beach, usually in the spring or summer. ">Read the rest of this entry
Speed training drills are a fundamental ingredient to a training schedule for any soccer club. Nearly all pro soccer teams use speed training drills. Soccer speed training is just that necessary. There are many diverse drills for speed training. Speed training drills must also be very fun for players. Read the rest of this entry
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My goal here is to talk about not only the game of soccer itself but also getting in shape for the soccer season.
