How Do You Follow The Abcs Of Youth Soccer Coaching (V-Z)?
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. Practice versatility. Whatever the conditions, a coach must be able to handle a changing environment with ease and confidence. Whether this means changing a game or enlarging a cramped playing area, a coach needs to be thinking all the time. Say “When I say go” and “Ready, go.” This is the opposite command from “And stop.” Use it as a way of starting an activity. Strong emphasis should be placed on the word “go,” and children should learn to react only to this word, and not before it is said. Explain activities clearly. Be simple, clear and concise when asking players to carry out a command. Make all requests appropriate to the age and ability of the players. Watch for, “Why is the coach always on the winning team?” A coach is there to teach and not to
