Some Thoughts from the Editor
Soccer coaching is not just about going through a set of exercises; it is more complex than that. As well as the physical aspect there is -- in many ways -- the more important aspect of the player's mentality. There are many gifted young players out there, who, when they play in a competitive match never seem to play to their full potential. And yet, there are less-gifted players who can go out and perform consistently at a more effective level than their more-talented counterpart. This can usually be traced back to the mentality of the players.
So you, as a coach, must always be aware that you have the power to destroy a player's confidence, as well as to raise him, or her, to great hights. The environment that you engender should be such, that your charges -- particularly the young ones -- should not be afraid to make mistakes. Only in this way can you build their confidence, not only in themselves, but in you also.
You are bound to find ideas in our website that you can use to build up that trust and confidence between you and your players. Good luck!
Editor, SoccerCoaching. Resources follow >>>>
News: Denis Chartier Named an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Denis Chartier, who spent 13 seasons on the Brown women's soccer coaching staff, has returned for his second stint as an assistant coach for the Bears in an announcement made by head coach Phil Pincince.
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Cost of Coerver course
Players must attend 80% of all training to pass the COERVER Academy Program. Opportunity to be selected to tour with COERVER Coaching International program. Jazzys. Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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How to Kick a Soccer Ball Harder
How to Kick a Soccer Ball Harder By Coach V Blast The Ball I don’t care if you are 8 or 38 years old, a funny thing happens when we place a soccer ball on the grass in front of a goal. Something in our mind seems to ‘snap’ and we try ...
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u8 football
I coach u8 4x4 football. Season is about to start. Should I teach them zones (2 offense-2 defence) this season? or keep working on dribbling and passing as a team? Thank You. Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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Liverpool last night
Jeesus. How poor were we last night 40000 people at Anfield can see Kuyt is not good enough for the club, yet 1 man (Rafa) gives him all the plaudits. We are screaming out for wingers, not more midfielders. Unless we improve massively, ...
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SWITCHING PLAY EXERCISE
VARIATION - use two wide goals only and take central goals - use support players instead of GK`s COACHING POINTS - look diagonally before attacking down channel - distance and angles of support - width and depth in possession.
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Murphy Joins Men's Soccer Coaching Staff
Richmond head coach Jeff Gettler announced the addition of Mark Murphy to the Spider men's soccer staff as the goalkeepers coach.
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Dribbling Games
... that you have used to encourage players to dribble more?? Also which ones do you use to encourage players to shoot from distance rather than just trying to run the ball into the net? Cheers. Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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Soccer Drills - Soccer Moves - Soccer Coaching
Soccer Drills - Soccer Moves - Soccer Coaching. Technical soccer training for all ages of soccer players. Soccer moves, coaching, drills and more. Ranked 3.34 / 5 | 317 views | No comments. Click here to watch the item ...
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Master Classes- Player Development Centres
... he should go- Do many players actually progress from here to C of E or Academy football? He is expected to pay nearly 150 for kit, but that comes free at C of E's and Academies doesn't it? Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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spurs top 4 !!!!
what a prediction spurs top 4 I know its early days but if they lose at chelsea this weekend thats a big fat 0 points. Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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Hornussen anyone?
Swiss farmers at play............................. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdIHOV6VGNU&feature=related. Forum: Everything else.
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Soccer Drills - Soccer Moves - Soccer Coaching
Soccer Drills - Soccer Moves - Soccer Coaching tags : soccer .
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world cup game
I had never played this game before but it is great, a couple of the kids on my u10s team taught it to me, we had to play it twice in training yesterday: Split up the squad into a bunch of 2 man teams, odd man out can be goalkeeper. ...
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England Under 17's
Off to see them against Portugal tonight and then Italy on Sunday. Hopefully two good games, I'm looking forward to seeing John Bostock for England. One of our Spartak lads is England's mascot tonight, that is if he hasn't exploded with ...
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Playing Numbers - Small-Sided Games
Several years ago the state Directors of Coaching of all 55 state associations wrote a paper on Position Statements. These are statements on factors concerning youth soccer that they feel must be addressed to improve the quality of the ...
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Soccer Drills and Coaching at ChampionSoccerCoaching.Com
Com The ultimate site for soccer coaching drills and skills. Go get free membership while it lasts. Author: Mike Keywords: air sports bmx/bike baseball basketball boxing football hunting skating martial arts water sports winter sports ...
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GAME CENTRED PRACTICE
the game centred practice approach to coaching uses games to develop technique , tactical and strategic thinking as well as decision making. the coach challenges the players to think about what they are actually doing and why. ...
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SHOOTING GAME
if shot is taken, and "dark jerseys" get the ball by blocking the shot and gaining possession, then it is their turn to attack in the opposite direction - out of bounds rules apply COACHING POINTS - angle and distance of support ...
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LJFC - And so it begins!
The other coach and i are slightly more switched on, with him coming from a very successful 9 a side team at the end of last season and me completing L1 a couple of months ago. We're both keen, work well together and have experience. ...
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Somehow youth sports manages to sink even lower
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/aug/26/usa?gusrc=rss&feed=worldnews Unbelievable story of a kid who is banned from a baseball league because he's good and his team is in first place ahead of the team of the son of a league official ...
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News: Men's Soccer Adds Two More to Coaching Staff
Aidan Byrne and Steve Wieczorek have joined Siena's men's soccer coaching staff. Byrne will be responsible for working with the defensive unit, match day analysis and working on the improvement of the team's strength and conditioning. ...
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Coaching Youth Soccer
In addition to this way of showing how to play soccer coaching youth soccer involves bringing the soccer players confidence and skills out to the front. So you should see how each of the kids play their game of soccer and show them a ...
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Great line
Was reading a repost of an old article on my cousin who has parkinson's disease and got stuck on this quote. I love it!!! "I have a lot of patience for others who feel sorry for themselves, because I believe in crying," she said. ...
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Winning Soccer Games - Technical Skills
Typically coaching certification programs will lay this out for you. Alternatively, research books and the internet. You can look at our coaching books and web site and the drills give you the expectation for each age group. ...
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U8 coaching question
... level of the newcomers and still push the others? A couple of us parents have been recruited to give more attention to the less skilled players and could use some help with this. Thanks!! Forum: General soccer coaching discussions.
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UALR Welcomes New Assistant Soccer Coach
Peebles has also gained additional coaching experience with the Little Rock Futbol Club, winning a U-11 state championship, and the Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association. She also holds a USSF National C and D Licenses, ...
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Football / Soccer Coach's Notebook - Take Notes During the Game or at Training. Our Price: £5.99 (£5.10 exc VAT) Approx: $10.00 USD. The Football Coach's Notebook is a perfect coach's companion on game day. Take notes during games or ...
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JOBSEEK: soccer coaching job
WAYNE AVNIT 1.Provincial soccer from under 8 to 14 2.Player of the year 3 times at Balfour park football club. ...
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Aug 28 & Sept 4 - Soccer Coaches Mtg. and Clinic
Frank Lesesne, a city resident and longtime youth soccer coach, enjoys the aspects of coaching “beyond the soccer”. “It’s amazing how quickly they can learn” says Frank, who is now coaching on some of the same fields he grew up playing ...
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Champion Soccer Coaching. For Soccer drills, skills & technique
ChampionSoccerCoaching.Com The best Soccer / Football skills, drills, techniques and moves. If you coach, play or are involved in Soccer, you do not want miss this! Go get a free coaching manual now. Author: Mike ...
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Former UCF player joins men's soccer coaching staff
"He has an excellent playing and coaching background and his knowledge of the game will be invaluable to our players." Ruiz recently played for the Orlando Sharks during the franchise's first season in the Major Indoor Soccer League. ...
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Football (Soccer) Coaching
In the area of football coaching and particularly football drills; constant, repetitive practice is a prerequisite for improved individual and group performance. It is important that coaches vary and "spice-up" their existing routines ...
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Youth Soccer coaching, training, drills and skills
www.ChampionSoccerCoaching.Com The ultimate site for Youth Soccer coaching, drills, and skills training. Go get free membership now while it lasts.
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Football - Schoolboy Football Orientation
A poke fun at, interactive, apparent stroke on improving your football using the modern technics and techniques. Remedial of players re climax ages, parents and coaches. Offers unstick soccer coaching passing word, paragon plans,…
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Soccer Coaching Get Rid of the Laps
Running laps shows lack of creativity and understanding in a soccer coach. This is not just my theory but also promoted throughout the world of youth soccer. We often hear the phrase, “Remove the three L’s from your practices, Lines, ...
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Area girls have eyes on soccer titles
‘‘When Jules is on, opponents can’t stop her,’’ said Pietrangelo, who also coached the Hoban boys soccer team for 17 years. ‘‘She never gets tired because she runs track and is a swimmer, too. She is a very special athlete. ...
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Assistant coaching of soccer - first team meeting
Since I am the assistant coach, I got to sit back and let my friend do the talking about the American Youth Soccer Organization philosophy (open registration, balanced teams, everyone plays, good sportsmanship, and positive coaching) ...
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Kids soccer coaching, training, skills and drills site
ChampionSoccerCoaching.Com, the ultimate site for kids soccer training, skills, drills and coaching. Go get free membership now.
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Shepard leaves Winnacunnet boys soccer coaching post - Portsmouth ...
Shepard leaves Winnacunnet boys soccer coaching post Portsmouth Herald News, NH - 2 hours ago By Ken Stejbach HAMPTON — Les Shepard said it was very tough and strange not showing up for soccer practice Monday. "It's certainly going to ...
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Champion Soccer Coaching. For Soccer drills, skills & technique
ChampionSoccerCoaching.Com The best Soccer / Football skills, drills, techniques and moves. If you coach, play or are involved in Soccer, you do not want miss this! Go get a free coaching manual now.
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Julian Valentin’s Column: Thursday, August 28th, 2008
As everyone in the US soccer world knows by now, we now have a new coach and GM in Bruce Arena. Coach Arena is a familiar face in the soccer community with an amazing reputation for managing winning teams and developing players. ...
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Shepard leaves Winnacunnet boys soccer coaching post
HAMPTON and#8212; Les Shepard said it was very tough and strange not showing up for soccer practice Monday.
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Nunan Has Unbeatable Success in Soccer and Track
While this year promises to bring him more accolades in both soccer and track, Sean also hopes to continue to build on his coaching resume and find a college where he can play all of the sports he loves. Playing soccer since he was four ...
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Soccer coach training Saturday
The Oklahoma Soccer Association Youth Module I and II coaching clinic is set for this Saturday, August 23 at the Ada Boys and Girls Club.
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Small-sided games for Under-12
Surveys of young players over the last few years have shown that the primary reason for players under 12 dropping out of soccer is that they were not having fun. The secondary reason is that they do not like their coaches. ...
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National Youth License - Split weekend in St. Simons Island, Georgia
This week I was back in St. Simons Island, Georgia conducting the second half of the six day National Youth License course with the Director of Coaching for Georgia Soccer, Jacob Daniel. Again, the site for the course was the school ...
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Important Coaching Accessories for Soccer Training
There are many important coaching accessories for soccer training that can help in the development of important strategies, increasing technical abilities of the team members, and assist in organizing the sessions. ...
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News: Hazard Wins Men's Soccer Coaching Debut in Annual Blue/Red ...
The American University men's soccer team held its annual Blue/Red inter-squad match on Saturday morning at Reeves Field. The Red team defeated the Blue squad 2-0 on goals by freshmen Jack Scott and Chris Cender.
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The Coaching Ball Revolutionize the Way Kids Learn to Kick a ...
Now there is a soccer ball that will guarantee that you will strike a soccer ball low and on target and that will show you where to kick a soccer ball to swerve it or loft it. The Coaching Ball IS soccer's new training revolution! ...
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