The Official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual
US Youth Soccer is delighted to present our newest coaching resource to our greatest asset- the youth soccer coach. Many a great player has traced his success to the coaching that he or she received at an early age. We hope that you, the youth soccer coach, will one day look back with pride at the opportunities you created for learning and enjoyment. A supportive, child centered, positive experience in youth soccer is vital to the growth of our sport.
Far too many soccer coaching books and videos focus solely on the "X's and O's" or are written for those who coach players older than age fourteen. Few of these resources deal with the most important years in player development-ages five through fourteen. Our philosophy of coaching youth soccer places great importance on age appropriate activities and creating a child centered learning environment. This manual contains a gold mine of information for novice as well as experienced youth coaches. Using an educational and sport science foundation rather than a simple collection of drills allows the youth coach a better understanding of the player.
Contents
Dedication
Introduction
Chapter 1 Caution Children at Play: Proceed With Care
Chapter 2 Foundations of Coaching Children
Chapter 3 Effective Coaching Behavior
Chapter 4 Coaching Five and Six Year Olds: Which Way Do I Go?
Chapter 5 Coaching Seven and Eight Year Olds: Are You My Teammate
Chapter 6 Coaching Nine and Ten Year Olds: Team Identity
Chapter 7 Coaching Eleven and Twelve Year Olds: The Dawning of Tactical Awareness
Chapter 8 The Role of Competition in Player Development
Chapter 9 Team Management
Chapter 10 Risk Management: Keeping Children Safe
Chapter 11 Coaching Players with Disabilities
Chapter 12 Street Soccer
Chapter 13 Sports Nutrition for Youth Soccer
Chapter 14 Modified Rules of Play
References
About the Authors
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