How Do You Coach An Advanced Beginner Kids Soccer Practice?
Advanced practices change very little from those of other levels. More emphasis is put on teamwork, but the basic skills of dribbling, passing, receiving, and control are still revisited on a regular basis. Have a consistent format for every practice. Work out a lesson plan and decide on your objective before every practice session. Get to know your players by evaluating them in the season’s early practices. Set your standards of discipline, and communicate them clearly to both players and parents. Make sure your ultimate goal is always to have fun. Get to the practice early to prepare, including setting up cones for drills and games. Use role models as children get a little older. If you are close to a college or a Major League Soccer team, try to organize a team visit to a game. Let the players identify with their “favorite player.” Divide practices into the following: a gathering activity, warm-up, technical skills (e.g., passing and receiving, ball control), concluding game, and “d
