How Do You Follow The Abcs Of Youth Soccer Coaching (I-L)?
To do a good job with children, see yourself first as a child educator and second as a soccer coach. The ABCs of coaching, created by Ashley’s Soccer Camp in Montclair, New Jersey, and adopted by coaches nationwide, can help you do that. Keep your eyes on the group. Constantly walk the perimeter of where your team is practicing and scan the group. This helps in identifying potential problems. Speaking of eyes, when talking to a group, keep your eyes toward the sun, not the children’s. Join in. Every activity should be structured to achieve maximum participation. Everyone wants to be involved, and organized chaos can be useful, as it simulates game conditions. Keep records and maintain high standards. This ensures that you can better evaluate what works and what does not. As you maintain high standards for yourself, do so for the children as well. Learn names. Everyone appreciates being called by their first name. Children love to be known by their coaches. Make a point of learning name
