Coaching in Bolton
Coaching a Season
November 1, 2015
Let's start at the beginning. You have a whole season ahead of you. Let me put it another way, you have a whole season of fun ahead of you. Let's step back and see what we need to do to prepare. Scared yet? Don't be...here are some valuable tips for making it the best season ever...
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Coaching a Practice
November 1, 2015
Prepare before you arrive and you and the team will have more fun. Here are some tips on things that you should do to run a smooth, enjoyable and educational practice. It takes a little effort, but once you've got it down, you'll find that it makes things easier for you and more productive for the players...
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Coaching in a Game
November 1, 2015
Ok, it's game time. Get out the lawn chair, sit back and relax and let em' play right? Yea, pretty much... This should be the fun part. Except that most all coaches over coach. This is really the players chance to show you what they've learned. It's not about winning. This part is all about playing good soccer. If they do that...then you win no matter what the score!
See what we have to say about games...
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Coaching Practice Template
November 1, 2015
Mapping out your practice plans can be as formal as using this practice template or as simple as the back of a napkin. I must confess that I use the back of a napkin too often. That being said, the point is that I always do spend time planning it and I do write out a practice plan, even if it is on the back of a napkin...
Take a look at what a plan could look like...
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Making the Parents a Team Member
November 1, 2015
Your team consists of the coach, the players and the parents. Parents are an integral part of the team, whether they want to be or not. Help them to help. Let them provide feedback, be a team manager, bring snacks, make signs or just be an avid fan. The sign and decorations on the right were all done by parents. Make them part of the team through setting clear expectations, lots of communication and getting them involved. Here's a sample team meeting agenda and story to share with them...
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