The American Youth Soccer Organization AYSO Presents: The AYSO Intermediate Coach Course

1. The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)Presents:The AYSO Intermediate Coach Course

2. Intermediate Coach Course The AYSO National Coaching Program is accredited by: The National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE)�

3. Overview (session one): The Intermediate Coaching Course AYSO 6 Philosophies Qualities of a Coach Principles of Play Systems of Play Positional Responsibilities Coaching Cycle Technical Aspects of various skills Preparations for the weekend�

4. Intermediate Coaching Course To teach coaches how to teach players to read the game, their players and themselves�

5. AYSO Philosophies Balanced Teams Positive Coaching Open Registration Everybody Plays Good Sportsmanship (not gamesmanship) Player Development�

6. Qualities of a Coach Types of Coaching Styles Hard-nosed or authoritarian Nice guy Intense or driven Easy-going Businesslike Some or all can be found in all coaches in varying degrees�

7. Qualities of a Coach Why do we coach? Social approach To promote social interaction among players Self approach Gain personal recognition Task approach Achieve the team goal Again, these are found in varying degrees�

8. Qualities of a Coach While coaching styles differ, successful coaches have the same basic qualities

9. Qualities of a Coach Every coach needs Knowledge of the game How? Ability to communicate that knowledge to the players Ability to observe and correct (Coaching Eye) This is one focus of the course during this weekend�

10. Qualities of a Coach

11. Qualities of a Coach Putting qualities into practice Planning and adjusting as needed Organizing a training session Simplifying complicated skill or tactic to its basic components in language appropriate to the age of the players Demonstrating skills under game conditions�

12. Qualities of a Coach Putting qualities into practice Correcting players in a positive manner Bringing players of varying ability together as a team Determining and adjusting the system of play for the good of the team first and individuals second�

13. Qualities of a Coach Putting qualities into practice Delegating duties Motivate players (ACTIVATE) Building player confidence Listening to players�

14. Team Management Have an attainable philosophy appropriate for the age being taught: You can�t get 12 volts from a 9 volt battery! Keeping expectations appropriate reduces frustration for: Kids Parents Coaches Referees You�

15. Team Management Keep practices (training sessions) organized and structured Makes effective use of limited time Gives parents and players a sense of competence Give assistant coaches specific assignments Use to work with smaller groups Provide opportunity for player specific training Provide opportunity for position specific training Work closely with Team Parent and teams parents�

16. Team Management Need time to warm-up Even young players need a warm-up Check health and mental state of players Inability to keep up or perform may be related to Physical problem Recurring injury Emotional problem Family Peers School�

17. Team Management HAVE MEDICAL FORMS!! Must be on hand for all events Practices Games Pizza Parties Have ice and miscellaneous medical supplies (Band aids, gauze, ace bandage) Reinforce game strategy or focus for that practice�

18. Psychological Motivation (Activation) Coaches must integrate the following into their teaching: Develop proper attitude in the players Develop player self-worth Keep participation enjoyable Recognize player capacities and limitations Proper attitudes and behaviors taught by example rather than lecture, you are the ROLE MODEL�

19. Psychological Motivation Players responsibilities Come with a desire to improve their play Show up for practices and games Be dedicated to the game Have determination�

20. Psychological Motivation Motivational Techniques Praise the attempt or effort Correct or reinforce in a positive manner Encouragement to try even when not successful Avoid favoritism Encourage player support for each other�

21. Psychological Motivation Motivational Techniques Get player feedback and opinions regarding how they feel about their performance Teach better players how to be leaders Set goals and standards for individuals and team Important enough to be added as a fourth element of every practice in the �Coaching Cycle� (tomorrow night)�

22. Characteristics of Various Age Groups 13 to 14 Year Olds: Physical changes are occurring Changes create mental unrest (instability?) Peer acceptance is very important Desire to become better players More vocal and opinionated�

23. Personality Traits of Successful Athletes Drive Aggression Coach-ability Determination Responsibility Conscientiousness Mental Toughness Self-confidence Leadership Emotional control Trust and Respect� Drive � Great desire to win; Concentrated desire to improve weaknesses Conscientiousness � Attempts to do things correctly; Doesn�t require constant supervision Trust & Respect � Ability to trust coach and team members; able to trust and believe in themselves; Respects opponents for their skillsDrive � Great desire to win; Concentrated desire to improve weaknesses Conscientiousness � Attempts to do things correctly; Doesn�t require constant supervision Trust & Respect � Ability to trust coach and team members; able to trust and believe in themselves; Respects opponents for their skills

24. Injuries Because AYSO is committed to providing a program that benefits youth, preventing injuries must be one of the coach�s chief concerns. Many factors influence the number and severity of injuries. Injury prevention can be increased by the following: In handling injuries, the coach must look competent and in control.

25. Injury Management Proper warm-up Sufficient physical conditioning Correct soccer techniques Knowledge and application of the Laws of the Game Sufficient rest and fluids Equipment Maintained facilities�

26. Injury Management Do not: try to diagnose a serious injury. touch the injury, but ask the injured player to move the affected area. A serious injury will not allow movement by the injured player and will give the coach a clue to the seriousness of the injury.

27. Injury Management Do: Seek professional help for all but minor injuries. Put the child�s welfare ahead of the team�s needs. Playing youngsters with serious injuries is incompatible with the best interests of the children.

28. Injury Management Returning to Play: Can the player walk without limping? Can the player run in a straight line? Has the player been cleared by a doctor? If the answer is no to any of these, do not return player to the game.

29. Heat Trauma Players experiencing heat exhaustion need: Fluids in them To be placed in shade Cooled down quickly�

30. Systems of Play

31. Systems of Play

32. Systems of Play

33. Positional Responsibilities POSITION Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward OPPONENT WITH BALL Stop scoring attempt Stop scoring attempt Regain possession Delay attack Regain possession Regain possession Delay attack

34. Objectives/Principles of Play Objectives Ambition Purpose Intent Endeavor Goals�

35. Objectives and Principles Principles Management of play Laws of play Conditions of play Used to achieve Objectives�

36. Principles of Play Coaches must UNDERSTAND the �Principles of Play� to be successful Coaching introduction to tactics Youth players are not concerned with �Principles of Play�, just playing�

37. Principles of Play Used as the measuring stick for the coach as to how well the team is performing No absolute correct decisions Score or record are NOT accurate measures of team performance or improvement The coach needs to assess performance from moment to moment to determine proper application of principles�

38. Principles of Play Attacking Penetration Depth Mobility Width Creativity Defending Delay Depth Balance Concentration Composure�

39. Principles of Play

40. Principles of Play

41. Principles of Play

42. Principles of Play

43. Principles of Play

44. Principles of Play

45. Coaching Cycle

46. Coaching Cycle Match Characteristics Shooting Short play combined with long play Risk Shooting vs advancing vs possession Transition Attacking to defending Defending to attacking�

47. Coaching Cycle Elements of Practice Skills Dribbling, ball control, passing, shooting, etc. Tactics Principles of play Conditioning Psychological development Limited in time�

48. Coaching Cycle Conditioning Soccer players are always (ideally!) sprinting or jogging during a match Players run as much as 3-5 miles depending on match duration and age Sprinting (anaerobic alactic) occurs in sudden spurts of short duration Jogging (aerobic) occurs most of the time� Aerobic � Prolonged efforts. Burns fat and carbohydrates from outside the muscle. Anaerobic lactic and anaerobic alactic � Runs entirely on muscle carbohydrate/glycogen, generating the lactic acid buildup in the muscles. Lactic acid buildup in muscles interfers with the muscles� ability to contract. Also know as �fatigue�Aerobic � Prolonged efforts. Burns fat and carbohydrates from outside the muscle. Anaerobic lactic and anaerobic alactic � Runs entirely on muscle carbohydrate/glycogen, generating the lactic acid buildup in the muscles. Lactic acid buildup in muscles interfers with the muscles� ability to contract. Also know as �fatigue�

49. Coaching Cycle Conditioning Lactic acid buildup (fatigue) Occurs when high levels of energy are expended for short durations (2 minutes or less) The higher the energy level the greater the acid buildup After strenuous workouts lactic acid in the muscles may be reduced through easy aerobic motion (jogging) and stretching�

50. Coaching Cycle Match Pressure Created by adjusting Speed Space Opposition�

51. Coaching Cycle Build-up Start from a warm up and end up in match conditions Progression Static Dynamic Dynamic with pressure Game simulation�

52. Coaching Cycle Organizing the Practice Warm up to prepare for the session Free play Given general directions on what they should be working on No restrictions on speed or space Develop natural abilities and touch Skill work using buildup�

53. Coaching Cycle Organizing the Training Session (Practice) Match conditions Small groups 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6 Set conditions to reinforce skill practiced/needed Remove condition if success is observed Always observe skills and abilities to determine topics for next practice�

54. Dribbling Five Technical parts of dribbling Vision Touch Turning Beating a defender Shielding�

55. Passing Five characteristics of a good pass Pace Accuracy Timing Deception Maintains possession or advances ball�

56. Player Decision Making Players must make decisions relative to the position of: Ball Opponents Teammates Themselves Time Goal�

57. Types of Speed Technical How quickly a player executes a technique Tactical How quickly a player takes advantage of a situation Physical Fast (Genetic speed)�

58. Things for this Weekend Hydration is critical Drink lots of water TONIGHT Fluids and lunch will be provided Bring shade and chair Bring sunscreen�

59. Things for this Weekend Clipboard or notepad for taking notes Sign in each day Have book for final test on Sunday at end (This is a must pass test!)�

60. Laws of the Game How many are there? 17 Why do coaches need to know? Understand the game Know where to gain advantage Quick restart Player position Teach players how to prepare for restarts�

61. Laws Of The Game To truly understand officiating, we recommend strongly that you �walk a mile in his shoes�. That is, try your hand at actually refereeing some matches. Experience as a referee can only improve your skills as a coach and is well worth the effort�

62. Laws Of The Game Law 1: Field of Play Law 2: The Ball Law 3: The Number of Players Law 4: The players� Equipment Law 5: The Referee Law 6: The Assistant Referees Law 7: The Duration of the Match Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play

63. Laws of the Game Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play Law 10: The Method of Scoring Law 11: Offside Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct Law 13: Free Kicks

64. Laws of The Game Law 14: The Penalty Kick Law 15: The Throw-In Law 16: The Goal Kick Law 17: The Corner Kick