Team Management • Training: – Warm up includes static and dynamic stretching (the benefits to young children are to develop the habit of warming up muscles and stretching prior to physical exertion) – Move through training plan at a steady pace, too much free time and players will find ways to entertain themselves …
Team Management Training Session – Be Prepared! • Free Play (keep away, FT Leader, CAUTION: no unsupervised shooting!) • Warm Up & Stretch (NOT ballistic) • Introduce Technique (Say-Show-Do-Review; See- Show-Say/PIE) • Skill-Based Activity using technique (dribbling, passing); incorporating Principles of Play • (U10 & 12) Tactical Development based on last game; incorporating Principles of Play • Build Up (ensure success) to Small-Sided Game • Cool Down & Stretch; Review • Remind players/parents of game day (times/location)…
Team Management • Training Sessions – Allow players plenty of water! • Players should be allowed to get water when they need it - not necessarily only when a break is scheduled • Game Day – Make sure players know where and when they should show up (30-45 min. prior to game)…
Team Management • Game Day – Have medical release forms or don’t play (referee’s are not responsible to ensure you have the forms, you are) – Have equipment to warm up and decent game balls if you are Home team – Ensure players remove ALL jewelry. Bandaids over earrings are not an option…
Team Management GAME DAY APPROACH: • Prior to game – reinforce skill/tactic from training • Substitution breaks – water ( anytime! ); positions • Half time – new positions – make only 1 major correction – listen to what players see/think is happening in game • After game – Have SHORT review of game – Get feedback from players on their play performance (what did we do well/ what can we improve; what one thing did another player do well) – Remind players of next training, etc.
Objectives and Principles • Objective is a goal or purpose, what is to be achieved. • Principles of Play are what is needed to attain your objectives • Players must understand both the objectives for the game and how to apply the principles to accomplish the objectives…
Objectives and Principles • The players are taught the objectives and principles through training sessions, not during the game • The ones who also need to understand these but will be the most difficult to teach is the parents…
Objectives of the Game Only two: Win! Do not finish 2 nd
Objectives of the Game Attacking Objectives Defending Objectives Score Prevent Scoring Advance the Ball Delay the Opponents Maintain Possession Regain Possession
Principles of Play For each attacking principle, there is a defending principle to counter it Attacking countered by Defending Penetration Delay Depth Depth Width Concentration Mobility Balance Creativity Composure
Principles of Play Penetration/Delay 1 v 1 A D
Principles of Play Depth 2 v 2 A D D A
Principles of Play Concentration D A Depth A Penetration Delay D A Width Depth D
Principles of Play A Depth D Concentration D Depth A Mobility A Pen D Delay A Width D Balance
Principles of Play A Creativity D Composure A Depth D Concentration D Depth A Mobility A Pen D Delay A Width D Balance
Systems of Play U-12 9vs9 Strikers Defenders Midfielders 2-3-3 Goalkeeper G
Systems of Play 4-3-1 G
Systems of Play 1-1-6 G
Teaching Methods
To Develop Match Characteristics Finishing Short/long play Short combined with long play Risk Training session use Ability to possess Free play Transition Each training session must Warm-up include Build Up Technical (skills), Tactical development and Conditioning Tactical activities End with small games The Coaching Cycle Every training session should Control the level of improve player and team difficulty by changing the performance Using information gathered from last Space, Speed, game Opposition
Teaching Methods • P.I.E. – Positive – Instructional – Encouraging Anyone (players/parents/referees/employees/etc.) who only hears what they do wrong will start to believe they cannot do anything right and lose the will to try…
Teaching Methods • Say, Show, Do and Review Say – Explain the skill or technique Show – Demonstrate the skill or technique Do – Have players perform the skill Review – Review, correct (in a positive manner) and confirm proper technique
Teaching Methods • See, Show, Say See – Coaches must observe players’ performance during games and training to see if proper technique or method is being used (also known as the “Coaching Eye”) Show – Describe what you see the player doing that needs to be corrected and show them the correct way Say – Once a player(s) performs the skill, tactic, or strategy effectively let them know! Say it out loud for all to hear...
Any Questions?? • Come to COACHES’ TIPS CLINIC!! – SATURDAY, April 13, 8:00-12:00 (day after first games) – Meet coach mentors – Learn how to run a successful training – Get answers from coach instructors and referees – Learn laws of the game & ref signals – Review techniques
Coach Training Resources • Today’s Coach Trainers – see Board • Coach Mentors ( new! ) • www.davisayso.org • www.ayso.org - “coaches” at bottom; games, Catz soccer • www.aysotraining.org – on- line training • www.aysostore.com – supplies, videos, books • Ron Unger – Regional Coach Trainer - ron.unger2238@comcast.net • JP Marie – Area Coach Administrator - jpmarie_Area2D@comcast.net • Jock Hamilton - Section 2 Coach Trainer/Administrator– jshamilton@ucdavis.edu • Regional Coach Admin’s (RCA) - springrca@davisayso.org • Divisional Coach Admin’s (DCA) – for your Division
Video Resources • CATZ Soccer – available at www.ayso.org – $30 for 6 month subscription – complete division-specific training sessions – resources for coaches and players
CATZ Soccer
CATZ Soccer
Let ‘em Play • National AYSO DVD - $25 • U6-U12 Techniques & Activities
CDC Concussion Training (via www.ayso.org )
and now…to the field! Any Questions? one more thing…
What is the BEST teacher of the game? The game itself! Kids just want to PLAY ! See you on the field! ...
Thank you for coaching!!!
U12 – Positions, More Principals of Play & Systems of Play (time allowing!)
Positions • Position – The place a player stands every time play is started: Examples from other sports - • Football – Before each snap of the ball the left tackle is always on the left next to the left guard, the center always snaps the ball, etc. • Baseball – The outfielders and infielders are always in their positions prior to the pitch…
Soccer is a game of movement!! No fixed positions (areas of responsibility) • Keepers (or goalkeeper) • Defenders (backs, sweeper, stopper) • Midfielders (left, center, right) • Attackers (forwards, wings, strikers) • All children play all field positions, but not in the same game! (exception – keeper)
Position/Player Concepts • If they have the ball – We’re all defenders! • If we have the ball - We’re all attackers! (not offensive!)
Position/Players Characteristics • Goalkeepers – Agility – Quick reflexes – Sure hands – Courage to get the ball – Ability to distribute the ball – Ability to read the game – And want to play in goal…
Positions Positional Responsibilities (Player responsibilities) What’s needed from a player during the attack or in defense is this. Make relative decisions based on:…
U-12 Coaching Course T ime Up a Goal Opponent Down a Goal T eammate Goal Attacking Goal Defending What is the score? Me And read it all in s econds !
Positions • What makes soccer different from other more traditional American Sports? – With very little exception (kickoffs and penalty kicks) play is not stopped after the attack fails, the defense wins the ball, or even when the ball crosses the touch or goal lines and has to be put back into play.
Positions Coaches must teach all players that they need to play both sides-of-the ball. We all attack and we all defend! When a player makes a creative run up field but possession is lost the whole team must now defend… (transition!)
Positional Responsibilities • Opponent with Ball • OWN TEAM WITH • POSITION BALL – Stop scoring attempt – Begin Attack – Goalkeeper – Stop scoring attempt – Maintain Possession – Defender – Regain possession – Advance Ball – Delay attack – Midfielder – Advance ball – Regain possession – Maintain Possession – Regain possession – Score – Strikers – Delay attack – Advance ball – Maintain possession
Laws of the Game
Laws of the Game Law 1 Field of Play – 50 x 100 yards – Standard markings and areas Law 2 The ball – Size 4 Law 3 Number of players – 9 v 9 – 12 on the roster…
LAW 4: THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Essential Facts Regarding Players’ Equipment: • Jersey, shorts, footwear, and shinguards covered by stockings are required. • The goalkeepers must be distinguishable from all other players on the field. • Players may not wear anything that could endanger either themselves or another player. • Casts or splints, jewelry, watches and articles of adornment are not allowed…
LAW 5: THE REFEREE Essential Facts Regarding the Referee: Should interfere with the game as little as possible, penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law, and not whistle for trifling or doubtful offenses…
LAW 6: THE ASSISTANT REFEREES • Indicate when the ball is out of play. • Indicate which side is entitled to a goal kick, corner kick or throw-in. • Indicate when a player may be penalized for being in an offside position. • May signal any misconduct, incident, or breach of the Laws which occurred out of view of the referee • Assistant referees’ decisions may be overruled by the referee. • Referee decisions may not be overruled by an assistant referee. • Referees may consult with and accept the decision of neutral assistant referees to determine whether or not a legal goal was scored…
LAW 7: THE DURATION OF THE MATCH Essential Facts Regarding the Duration of the Game: • Two equal periods (halves)- length varies with age. • The referee is the sole time keeper for the match… adding time for time lost…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: KICK-OFF • at the beginning of the match. • at the beginning of the second half. • following a goal. • at the beginning of overtime periods…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: KICK-OFF • The team winning the coin toss chooses which goal it will attack in the first half. The other team must kick off. • Play is started with a kick-off from the center mark…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: KICK-OFF • Players must be in their own half • Defenders must be at least ten yards from the ball until the ball is in play. • The ball is in play when it has been kicked and moved forward…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: KICK-OFF • The player taking the kick-off shall not touch the ball a second time. (“double touch” penalty is an indirect free kick for opposing team.) • A goal may be scored directly from a kick-off. • The kick-off shall be retaken for any infringement occurring before the ball is in play…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: DROPPED BALL • Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when the play was stopped while the ball was in play: – following an injury where no foul occurred. – for outside interference...
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: DROPPED BALL – for needed repairs to the ball or field equipment… – for any cause not mentioned in the Laws…
LAW 8: THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY Essential Facts Regarding the Start of Play: DROPPED BALL • Ball is in play once it has touched the ground. • Retaken if it is touched by any player before it has touched the ground or if it goes out of play without being touched by a player…
LAW 9: THE BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY • Essential Facts Regarding Ball In and Out of Play: • The ball remains in play until the entire ball has crossed the outside edge of either the goal line or touch line either on the ground or in the air. • The ball is out of play when the referee has stopped play. • The ball remains in play unless signaled out of play by the referee…
LAW 10: THE METHOD OF SCORING • The ball must completely cross the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar (legally) for a goal to be scored. • Only the referee may award or disallow a goal. • The referee may accept the opinion of a neutral assistant referee regarding a possible goal that the referee did not see. • The position of the ball is what matters, not the position of the goalkeeper…
LAW 11: OFFSIDE Essential Facts Regarding Offside: Sit back relax and enjoy the ride! You are offside if, in the opinion of the referee, you gain an advantage from being ahead of the ball when it is touched or played by a teammate…
LAW 11: OFFSIDE QUESTIONS?
LAW 11: OFFSIDE POSITION 1.Ahead of the ball, and 2.In the opponent’s half of the field, and 3.Behind the 2 nd- to-last defender A player in offside position may not participate in that play…
LAW 11: OFFSIDE POSITION WHEN JUDGED? When ball is touched or played by a teammate…
LAW 11: OFFSIDE POSITION Not a violation to be in offside position. What happens next?...
LAW 11: OFFSIDE INVOLVEMENT 1.Interfering with play, or 2.Interfering with an opponent, or 3.Gaining an advantage by being in that position…
LAW 11: OFFSIDE EXCEPTIONS 1. Throw in 2. Corner kick 3. Goal kick
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