LUSC Coaches Meeting Monday March 19th
US Soccer 9v9 Coaching Course on Saturday March 24th
Coaching 3rd Grade Soccer Course on Saturday April 7th
Hi Coaches,
It’s amazing that another season is around the corner, but that’s the reality. First and foremost, thank you for volunteering to coach a team this Spring. The service that you and the other coaches provide LUSC, with is so important for the success of our program.
I wanted to make you aware of three important coaching events this spring:
- Monday March 19th: LUSC season kickoff Coaches Meeting
- Saturday March 24th US Soccer 9v9 Coaching Module
- Saturday April 7th: Coaching 3rd Grade soccer- A Coaching Course specifically designed toward meeting the challenges of the 7v7 game format and the transition out of the K-2nd grade program.
I’d encourage all coaches to try to attend the Coaches Meeting if at all possible. We will be distributing coaching aids as well as team equipment at this meeting and share many valuable insights.
Field conditions permitting our field permit begins on 3/27 with pro practices beginning on 4/2.
- LUSC season kickoff Coaches Meeting
Where: Clarke Hall, Hancock Church
When: Monday, March 19th
6:00 to 7:00pm – In-town K through 2nd grade
7:00 to 7:30pm – Social
7:30 to 8:30pm – All Travel & U9-10 In-town Coaches Meeting
*At the event we will be serving free drinks (soda/water) and appetizers.
The meeting will include a presentation on how to be a great volunteer coach, explain recent improvements to the Coaching section of the LUSC website, as well as covering spring field availability. The meeting will include tips and tricks for our new coaches, share insight from veteran returning coaches and cover the coaching philosophy of the club.
Note: Please let your Division Director know as soon as possible of any equipment needs you have, so that the equipment can be delivered to the meeting.
2. US Soccer 9v9 Coaching Module
Where: Bridge Elementary School/Lincoln Field
When: Saturday March 24th
Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
LUSC is thrilled to announce that on Saturday March 24th from 1:00pm to 5:30pm we will be hosting a US Soccer Coaching Module specific to the 9v9 game format. The transition from the 7v7 to 11v11 game format is crucial in both player development and player enjoyment and we want to provide our coaches with the tools to make this experience as seamless as possible. The course will be split between classroom work (Bridge Elementary School) and field work (Lincoln #2).
For course details and to register: https://dcc.ussoccer.com/courses/available/22/details/1849
The cost of the course is $50.00, but all LUSC Coaches will reimbursed in entirety upon course completion.
The 9v9 course will highlight:
- U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy
- Play-Practice-Play Methodology
- The Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12
- The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
- LUSC 3rd Grade Soccer Coaching Course
sign-up at registrar@lexingtonunited.org
Where: Fiske Elementary School
When: Saturday April 7th
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
In 3rd grade, players and coaches transition to a larger field with numerous rules. This transition to 7v7 soccer presents new challenges to players and coaches alike. This course aims to give coaches the best tools and a head start in making that transition while providing in-depth insight into practice planning, long-term player development, and best practices for coaches in terms of communication with players and families over the course of a season.
Although the course is geared to our current and next year’s (Fall 2018) 3rd grade coaches, many of the topics are relevant to any coach and thus all LUSC coaches are invited to attend (with priority given to U8 and U9 coaches if the class is oversubscribed).
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Part 1 |
Part 2 |
Part 3 |
Part 4 |
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Player Centered Approach |
Introduction to the Rules of the Game |
Best Practices for: |
What type of Coach do you want to be? |
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A coach’s responsibility (role model & perspective) Who are you coaching? Better understanding the players you coach How kids learn Why kids play Pillars of the game Moments of the game |
Kick-off Throw-ins Corner kicks Goal kicks Direct or Indirect kicks The goalkeeper |
Preparing and running a practice session -Requirements of a coach -Requirements of a player Game day coaching: (pre-game, throughout game, half-time and post-game) Providing Feedback – How & When |
Transformational vs. Transactional Player-Centered vs. Puppet Master Pose questions or provide answers? Long Term Development vs. Win at all cost Setting boundaries Return to being a parent |
If you are interested in attending the course, please email registrar@lexingtonunited.org, with your name and division you will be coaching for the coming season. Please list the subject as Coaching 3rd Grade Soccer Course.
I look forward to seeing you on the 19th and working with you throughout the spring season!
All the Best,
Brendan Donahue
