Go to this link on the Washinston State Youth Soccer Association for information about upcoming E License courses. http://www.wsysa.com/Members/Coaches/tabid/126/Default.aspx
The course is over 3 days. Usually the course starts on a Friday with an evening classroom session. Saturday am you're doing field work and potentially doing a match analsysis, Sunday am often includes a classroom session followed by fieldwork. Usually you're wrapped up early afternoon on Sunday as a newly E Licensed coach!
NYSC will reimburse the course fees for any NYSC coach who completes the course.
Who should take the E? It's reccomended for any coach at U11 and above and required for any Newport FC (Select) coach.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
EFC Spring Break Training Camps - EYSA discounts!!!!
Spring Break CampsMarch
30-April 3 – MI location TBD
April 6-April 10
April 13-April 17
U8 and older players welcome!
All camps are daily from 10 am-12 noonCost: $125.00/ $100.00 for EYSA players plus $10 off for additional kids in family. Includes EFC Training T-shirt. Go to our website at www.eysa.org/efc and click the Bonzi link for registration. Send an email to cdecillia@comcast.net to let us know you will be joining us.
30-April 3 – MI location TBD
April 6-April 10
April 13-April 17
U8 and older players welcome!
All camps are daily from 10 am-12 noonCost: $125.00/ $100.00 for EYSA players plus $10 off for additional kids in family. Includes EFC Training T-shirt. Go to our website at www.eysa.org/efc and click the Bonzi link for registration. Send an email to cdecillia@comcast.net to let us know you will be joining us.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Season Planning and Motivation
Since we have been on the theme of motivation, I thought it might be helpful to look at it from a larger perspective.
Wherever you are in your season - just starting out, in the middle or in off-season planning mode like me - it is always nice to have a checklist to see where you are and what things might have escaped you while you are competing.
Here is a possible "blueprint" or outline for a typical soccer season from a coaches point of view. This example is for competitive teams, although I believe portions of it could be adapted to younger ages ...
"Off-Season"
Planning
Pre-Season
Tryout
Team Selection
Pre Season Training
1st match
Season
Match Evaluation
Training
Match
Repeat
Post Season
End of Season Feedback
Team
Player
Coach
Program (if applicable)
Banquet
"Off-Season"
Planning
Each area is "blocked" because it is kind of its own thing or cycle within the season.
The larger cycle is basically:
Plan → Season → Plan
A few smaller cycles of note are:
Pre Season → Season → Post Season → Feedback
Match → Match Analysis → Training → Match
What does this have to do with motivation?
If you just go about your business in the above structure, you will most likely increase your chances of having a nicely planned season but you will not have the best season possible.
Chances are players may still default to confusion and motivation may slowly erode.
That is because during your season the players want to play in games. They also want to improve so that they can either keep playing or play more than they are currently. At the very least, they want to know where they stand and how to get where they want.
Here is a key, smaller cycle to be added within the season:
Clear Expectations → Actions → Constructive Feedback & Teaching → Improved Actions
If you can add this cycle into the larger one where it makes the most sense and consistently, your players motivation, abilities and experience will improve ... almost guaranteed.
And in my view, it is the area where a coaches effectiveness is judged.
All the Best,
Randy
www.soundsoccer.com
P.S. As always, your comments on this tip are welcome, just hit "reply". Also, please feel free to forward this on to those who might be interested.
P.S.S. If you are looking for a coaching resource that not only comes from experience but is customized to coaches requests, check us out here.
Sound Soccer, LLC502 8th Ave NWPuyallup, WA 98371 USA
Wherever you are in your season - just starting out, in the middle or in off-season planning mode like me - it is always nice to have a checklist to see where you are and what things might have escaped you while you are competing.
Here is a possible "blueprint" or outline for a typical soccer season from a coaches point of view. This example is for competitive teams, although I believe portions of it could be adapted to younger ages ...
"Off-Season"
Planning
Pre-Season
Tryout
Team Selection
Pre Season Training
1st match
Season
Match Evaluation
Training
Match
Repeat
Post Season
End of Season Feedback
Team
Player
Coach
Program (if applicable)
Banquet
"Off-Season"
Planning
Each area is "blocked" because it is kind of its own thing or cycle within the season.
The larger cycle is basically:
Plan → Season → Plan
A few smaller cycles of note are:
Pre Season → Season → Post Season → Feedback
Match → Match Analysis → Training → Match
What does this have to do with motivation?
If you just go about your business in the above structure, you will most likely increase your chances of having a nicely planned season but you will not have the best season possible.
Chances are players may still default to confusion and motivation may slowly erode.
That is because during your season the players want to play in games. They also want to improve so that they can either keep playing or play more than they are currently. At the very least, they want to know where they stand and how to get where they want.
Here is a key, smaller cycle to be added within the season:
Clear Expectations → Actions → Constructive Feedback & Teaching → Improved Actions
If you can add this cycle into the larger one where it makes the most sense and consistently, your players motivation, abilities and experience will improve ... almost guaranteed.
And in my view, it is the area where a coaches effectiveness is judged.
All the Best,
Randy
www.soundsoccer.com
P.S. As always, your comments on this tip are welcome, just hit "reply". Also, please feel free to forward this on to those who might be interested.
P.S.S. If you are looking for a coaching resource that not only comes from experience but is customized to coaches requests, check us out here.
Sound Soccer, LLC502 8th Ave NWPuyallup, WA 98371 USA
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Player Motivation - from Sigi Schmid - coach of Seattle Sounders FC
Hello Brian,
I was recently reading a feature article in my local newspaper about a soccer coach.
The quotes gave great insight into the nut and bolts of player motivation so I thought I would share them with you.
They seemed to fall into the following 3 categories:
Player Centered
"The beauty of coaching, to me, is in the interpersonal relationships with the players ... seeing them grow and develop," he said. "You work together and you work hard, and then you see your results (in the game). It's like studying and having a test every week."
"I always thought the measure of a good coach was how many players you prepared for the next level."
"It's not always finding good players, but finding players to complement them, then you try to make a style fit the talent you have. It all has to allow for the individuality of the player. Soccer lets you have that creativity in the game, and you can't take that away from the player because then that might take away the joy of the game."
"Soccer... needs to be serious fun."
Earns Respect
"Nobody works harder, ... He's always breaking down tapes ... He wants to make sure there's no stones unturned so that when the team gets in a situation in the match, they'll be ready. When you see your coach working that hard, you never want to let him down."
Demanding AND Caring
"You know he's demanding of people, but he's not a dictator," ..."You can talk tohim; he's not a guy running around screaming at people. You can tell it all comes from a good place."
... with my players, it's not necessarily what you would call 'tough love' but I care an awful lot for them. They're very important to me."
The coach is Sigi Schmid, NCAA National Champion and MLS Champion.
Is seems coach Schmid has found a winning formula: hard work, a demanding yet caring approach and a clear appreciation for why players play soccer ... for the love of the game.
All the Best,
Randy
www.soundsoccer.com Sound Soccer, LLC502 8th Ave NWPuyallup, WA 98371 USA
I was recently reading a feature article in my local newspaper about a soccer coach.
The quotes gave great insight into the nut and bolts of player motivation so I thought I would share them with you.
They seemed to fall into the following 3 categories:
Player Centered
"The beauty of coaching, to me, is in the interpersonal relationships with the players ... seeing them grow and develop," he said. "You work together and you work hard, and then you see your results (in the game). It's like studying and having a test every week."
"I always thought the measure of a good coach was how many players you prepared for the next level."
"It's not always finding good players, but finding players to complement them, then you try to make a style fit the talent you have. It all has to allow for the individuality of the player. Soccer lets you have that creativity in the game, and you can't take that away from the player because then that might take away the joy of the game."
"Soccer... needs to be serious fun."
Earns Respect
"Nobody works harder, ... He's always breaking down tapes ... He wants to make sure there's no stones unturned so that when the team gets in a situation in the match, they'll be ready. When you see your coach working that hard, you never want to let him down."
Demanding AND Caring
"You know he's demanding of people, but he's not a dictator," ..."You can talk tohim; he's not a guy running around screaming at people. You can tell it all comes from a good place."
... with my players, it's not necessarily what you would call 'tough love' but I care an awful lot for them. They're very important to me."
The coach is Sigi Schmid, NCAA National Champion and MLS Champion.
Is seems coach Schmid has found a winning formula: hard work, a demanding yet caring approach and a clear appreciation for why players play soccer ... for the love of the game.
All the Best,
Randy
www.soundsoccer.com Sound Soccer, LLC502 8th Ave NWPuyallup, WA 98371 USA
Monday, January 12, 2009
UW Wowen's Soccer SPring Academy
UW WOMEN'S SOCCERSPRING ACADEMY The UW Women's Soccer Spring Academy is an 8 week program designed to develop & inspire the young soccer player.Run by the University of Washington Women's Soccer coaches and student-athletes, you get to experience firsthand the cutting edge technical development progressions that build the complete soccer player. Dribbling & 1v1 moves, the full array of passing from short & simple to curling & complex, shooting & volleying and all this filtered into game application.The Academy will be held on the UW campus with ONLY current coaches & student-athletes as instructors. Training will be outside so please dress accordingly.The purpose for this opening academy of 2009 is to raise funds for the University of Washington's foreign tour to Brazil in June. All proceeds will be going to the tour so you can help push the Huskies to continued and future success.DATE/TIME INFO January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13Ages 6-9: 5-6:30pmAges 10-13: 6:30-8pmPRICEThe Academy is $200 per person and includes all of the above dates.A registration form can be found and printed at GoHuskies.com. For more information, please contact UW Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Jim Thomas at jimit@u.washington.edu .
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program 2009
Seattle Sounders FC, in cooperation with Washington Youth Soccer, present the first 2009 Youth Development Program at Starfire Sports.
The YDP will start January 12, 2009 and run for six consecutive Monday nights listed below. The sessions will be split into position specific groups and are designed to complement the current club soccer training experience of the participants.
The YDP will cover position specific training for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers. All four of these groups will participate in this six week program and will be divided among the specific position for the majority of the training and will be brought together at the end of the training to apply the individual work in a game environment.Anyone can sign up for the YDP, but the program is designed for the serious soccer player.
The coaching staff will divide the groups based on ability level after the age groups have been established.
The YDP is divided into two age groups for both boys and girls. The 8-12 year old age group trains from 5pm to 6:30pm, and the 13-17 year old age group trains from 6:30pm to 8pm. The emphasis for the YDP is on development as a soccer player, citizenship in your community, and the expression of your individual personality within the game. Designed as a supplement to club soccer, YDP will work on the individual game of each player specific to their position. Limited space is available so sign up today to ensure your participation.
What: Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program (YDP)
Where: Starfire Sports Complex(The complete 2009 schedule is being developed and Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer are looking to run YDP at more sites across the State)
When: Starting January 12, 2009 from 5pm to 6:30pm (8-12 year olds) and 6:30pm to 8pm (13-17 year olds)Dates: January 12, 19, and 26 February 2, 9, and 16Who: Boys and girls age 8-17 years old (Space is limited so sign up now)
Registration: Go to http://www.soundersfc.com/ to register under youth academy.
Price: $200 Call or email Darren Sawatzky at (206) 622-3415 #122 or darrens@seattlesounders.net with questions.
The YDP will start January 12, 2009 and run for six consecutive Monday nights listed below. The sessions will be split into position specific groups and are designed to complement the current club soccer training experience of the participants.
The YDP will cover position specific training for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers. All four of these groups will participate in this six week program and will be divided among the specific position for the majority of the training and will be brought together at the end of the training to apply the individual work in a game environment.Anyone can sign up for the YDP, but the program is designed for the serious soccer player.
The coaching staff will divide the groups based on ability level after the age groups have been established.
The YDP is divided into two age groups for both boys and girls. The 8-12 year old age group trains from 5pm to 6:30pm, and the 13-17 year old age group trains from 6:30pm to 8pm. The emphasis for the YDP is on development as a soccer player, citizenship in your community, and the expression of your individual personality within the game. Designed as a supplement to club soccer, YDP will work on the individual game of each player specific to their position. Limited space is available so sign up today to ensure your participation.
What: Seattle Sounders FC Youth Development Program (YDP)
Where: Starfire Sports Complex(The complete 2009 schedule is being developed and Sounders FC and Washington Youth Soccer are looking to run YDP at more sites across the State)
When: Starting January 12, 2009 from 5pm to 6:30pm (8-12 year olds) and 6:30pm to 8pm (13-17 year olds)Dates: January 12, 19, and 26 February 2, 9, and 16Who: Boys and girls age 8-17 years old (Space is limited so sign up now)
Registration: Go to http://www.soundersfc.com/ to register under youth academy.
Price: $200 Call or email Darren Sawatzky at (206) 622-3415 #122 or darrens@seattlesounders.net with questions.
Issaquah Futsal Indoor Season
Issaquah Soccer Club offering Futsal this winter. It’s a version of indoor soccer played in a gym. Visit ISC’s website for additional information.
http://www.issaquahsoccerclub.org/frameset.php
Cost for a team is $650.
http://www.issaquahsoccerclub.org/frameset.php
Cost for a team is $650.
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