Coach Resources
This page brings together resources for coaches.
Before you do anything else, watch pros in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm33Z_2sZj8
Regional Resources
Schedule free practice session with UK International coaches or have a member of the Coaching Commission mentor you at a game: Contact Michael Karlin and Robin Corbett (coach@ayso76.org).
Coach Tips for U6 and U8 Coaches from the Coach Administrators
U10 Coaching Guide: See is as a slide show online or download it as a PowerPoint show or in pdf format.
Online Guide for Coaches (Microsoft Word)
AYSO Region 76 U-12 Coaching Course - 2009
Check out Youth Coaching Drills from former coach administrator Michael Sun and Coaching Cards by Michael Karlin - 13 pages which can be cut out and pasted on to 4 x 6 index cards - everything you need to run practices from U12 on up
Other Resources
Check out www.aysohelp.org and click on Training Games
AYSO National Online Training. AYSO National is now offering various online training courses - read about them here.
Watch some skills training videos (Coerver’s are expensive but the best) – more information can be found at http://www.playgreatsoccer.com
Massachusetts Youth Soccer statewide curriculum is great for learning what to expect from players at different ages and maturity levels http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/download/273_statewide_curriculum_u6_u12_2_.pdf.
We like www.soccerclinics.com and www.grassrootscoaching.com/ because of the animated diagrams – but there are subscription fees
www.dprsports.com/drills.htm and www.soccerxpert.com have lots of free drills.
Laws of the Game http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/federation/lotg_en_55753.pdf
Last updated February 12, 2010 at 09:34 AM