Copyright, 1996 © Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. Soccer Coaching

Bryan Schroder Northcentral Technical College Started program in Fall of 2009 Played first season in Fall of 2010 Merrill High School Coached for 9 seasons resigning after 2008 season Won 2 playoff games in final 2 seasons  First ever playoff wins for boys soccer Merrill Soccer Association Coached several seasons Took teams to Badger State Games in Madison  Won regional every season that it was held

What is Coaching? Coaching is preparation. Be prepared at practice  25% rule Be prepared at games  Playing format  Line-ups

25% Rule 25% Skills Kicking, Shooting 25% Drills Passing, Movement without the ball 25% Game Situations Scrimmages, short sided games 25% Fun

What is Coaching? Coaching is demonstration. Proper kicking techniques. Good sportsmanship Team concepts Honor Integrity

What is Coaching? Coaching is understanding. The game The players The parents The others involved

What is Coaching? Coaching is encouragement. Encourage good sportsmanship Encourage fair play Encourage proper parent behavior

What is Coaching? Coaching is direction. Coaching is correction. Help players improve skills Help players become team players Help players become confident in ability Help parents understand

How do I coach? PNP sandwich Positive statement  Pick something the player is doing well Negative correction  Give player something they could improve on Positive ending  Remind player of positives he/she is accomplishing

U-6 Line-ups: NO Goalies Probably defenders – 1 midfield – 2 forwards Provides great triangle passing situations Defenders play on defensive half Midfielder plays entire field Forwards play bottom of the circle to goal- line

U-6 Points of Emphasis Kicking the ball properly Inside of foot for accuracy Passing Look for open teammates Spread out Position play NOT mob ball

U-8 Line-ups: Goalie Probably defenders – 1 defensive midfield  Defenders play on defensive half  Defensive midfielder plays D and attacks up to bottom of circle 3 midfielders - 1 forward  Midfielders play entire field  Forwards play defense from bottom of the circle to attacking goal-line Provides great triangle passing situations

U-8 Points of Emphasis Kicking the ball properly Inside of foot for accuracy Passing Head up finding open teammates Staying in positions Spread out and keep passing lanes open

U-10 Lineup Probably defenders – 1 defensive midfielder  Defenders play defense and begin to cover for each other 3 midfielders – 2 forwards  Primarily offense, although midfield plays both Provides great triangle passing situations

U-10 Points of Emphasis Team work and positions Can start “switching” positions Proper throw-ins Both feet down – both hands over the head Free kicks Set plays off of free kicks

Questions Bryan Schroder Can answer questions, come help at practice, come watch game and help out with possible suggestions