Coaches Information

Coach Education Courses

Coach Education Courses (Sutton Youth Soccer will pay for certain course fees with proof of completion and passing. Please contact Mike Elster at theelsters@charter.net for approval.)

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Coaching the Practice

When introducing practice, make sure you've scaled it to your group. Make sure it is appropriate for the age.

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Lecture Them Not

If being told how to play enabled children to master soccer we’d have an excess of great players and superb teams.

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Field play important for young keepers

When goalkeepers reach their midteens and are serious about the position, they’ll be competing for a starting spot on their club team.

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Drills are for the Army

Bobby Howe, during his playing career, lined up with England greats Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Jimmy Greaves at West Ham United.

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Defending (Pressure, Cover, Balance)

by Laura Ray, Mass Youth Soccer Development Coach

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Mass Youth Soccer Coach Info

Coaching Courses and Licensing

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Hydration Tips

One of the most important points is that the young athlete should start an exercise activity while well hydrated.

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When the game begins

Always remember soccer is a player's game and not a coach's game. Youth soccer must always be about player development and enjoyment. It must never be (just) about winning and losing.

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Coaching Corrections in Training

Every coach needs a variety of coaching methods to use as tools with his/her teams. Here is a tool kit of 5 coaching methods and explanations of their use.

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