“What are we trying to accomplish here?” This is a favorite question of a former colleague of mine that has really impacted the way I look at not only my coaching, … [Read more...]
Reminder About Trash Pick-up
The following is an important reminder from the town; I want to remind all of you about picking up all trash at the end of your practices and games. The appearance of … [Read more...]
Important Information About Goals
**BE SURE TO: Counter weight goal back bar with 2 sand bags: Goals without two sandbags as counter weights, represent hazards to kids. Now that we’ve kicked off the … [Read more...]
How I Build a Practice Plan
Although a good practice plan follows a simple to complex progression model, I tend to build my sessions in the reverse order. The first answer that I need to arrive at … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Journey
It may be odd to some, but my favorite time of year is during the final weeks of summer as the days shorten and the fall season approaches. This has been true since I … [Read more...]
Why Do You Coach?
Answering what appears to be on the surface a very simple question is part of every coach’s journey. One of my favorite answers to the question comes from Lou Holtz in … [Read more...]
Why Do You Coach?
Answering what appears to be on the surface a very simple question is part of every coach’s journey. One of my favorite answers to the question comes from Lou Holtz in … [Read more...]
Serious Fun
Be clear and concise. We often hear this statement around the soccer pitch (or the workplace) regarding how best to deliver information. As a player you want to provide … [Read more...]
Teaching Positions: With a Focus on the Right Back
One of the dangers of teaching positions to young players is that kids can view a particular position to be a stationary spot on the field and not an active part of the … [Read more...]
Developing Game Intelligence Newsletter 2012
Here's some great exercises and tips for coaching 3rd grade and older. ~ Brendan Donahue Claudio Reyna: US Director of Player Development, former National Team … [Read more...]
Teaching 1 vs. 1 Defending
Before deciding on “What system to play” or focusing on your team defending you must recognize that defensive success is first and foremost based on quality 1 vs. 1 … [Read more...]
Fail Better.
“Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better” Samuel Beckett Fail Better. What an amazing philosophy for a coach to embrace when dealing … [Read more...]
Can the Lessons of Blue’s Clues Make you a Better Coach?
One of the most critical aspects of being a successful coach is understanding whom it is you’re coaching, and how they best learn. This sounds straightforward enough, … [Read more...]
Unused Equipment Bags
Any unused equipment bags should be returned to the Diamond trailer or LUSC equipment managers for reuse. … [Read more...]
