Transcript VYS u9 & U10 House COACHES

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LICENSE RECOMMENDATION
VYS strongly recommends that all coaches wishing to be a head coach for a VYS House
team , meet a minimum set of requirements, which vary depending on the age group.
The following coaching licenses and clinics will qualify for anyone wishing to coach a
VYS House team.
Completion of USSF National Youth License course, or equivalent experience subject to
approval by VYS
Completion of USSF Grade 9 Referee or higher course, or VYS Referee Equivalence
Course.
VYS Clinics Training.
Completion of PCA Double Goal Coach 1 Course.
USSF “D” License
USSF “E” Certificate Course – Base Level
USSF “F” Certificate Course – Base Level
For more information: http://www.vys.org/Coaches/Licenses/index_E.html
Movement of players in the club
Players Development > Team Development
ODP
DC United
Train and/or play up
Travel NCSL or WAGS
Travel ODSL
House Players
TEAM DEVELOPMENT
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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Match
The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game
shows the tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player.
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Technical
All players in the team have to be individually competent and proficient in the most
important skills for each position. For example, a central midfield player will need
different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back.
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Tactical
This component helps the player fit into the team. Our aim is to create clever players,
capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game.
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Physical
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Psychological
Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired
player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors.
The human being is often affected by his/her emotions. We will train the players to
use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths and not
weaknesses.
NONE
VERY LOW
U5
U5
U5
U5
U5
U5
U5
LOW
U6
U7
U8
U6
U7
U6
U7
U6
U6
U6
U6
U7
U7
U7
U7
MID
U9
U8
U10
U9
U11
U10
U8
U9
U10
U8
U9
U10
U8
U9
U8
U8
U9
U9
HIGH
U10
U10
U10
U11
U11
U11
U11
U11
U11
U12
U13
VERY HIGH
U14
U15
U16
U17
U16
U17
U12
U13
U14
U15
U12
U13
U14
U15
U12
U13
U16
U17
U14
U15
U16
U17
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U12
U13
U16
U17
U14
U15
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Technical
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Individual > Group > Team
Master the 5 main technical aspects of the game:
 Dribbling / Turning
 Passing
 Receiving
 Shooting
 1vr.1 Offense / Defense
“Footskills” - Movement of the ball with both feet (inside/outside/laces/bottom of
the foot)
Knowledge and development of technique:
Shielding
50 / 50 Ball
Crossing / Finishing a Cross
Heading
1 touch shooting
Volley
GK
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Technical
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Individual > Group > Team
Reinforce the technique U9’s” (Individual):
Master the 5 main technical aspects of the game:
 Dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and 1 vr. 1
Advance Technique (Individual):
 Work on 5 main technical aspects of the game.
 Example: passing under pressure (3 vr. 1, and 2vr. 1)
Footskills (Individual):
 Movement of the ball with both feet (inside/outside/laces/bottom of the
foot)
 Decision Making with the ball (Moves away from pressure )
Knowledge and development of technique (Individual and Group):
Decision making without the ball
 Supporting Runs and Diagonal Runs
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Tactical
Introduce the name of the positions; all players should play all positions.
Understand space (spread out – offense & compact - defense)
Understand “Triangle Shape” & “Diamond Shape”.
Movement of the ball: FIRST OPTION: Forward
SECOND OPTION: Side
THIRD OPTION: Back
Movement of the players: Push up when we are attacking and drop back when
we are defending (movement as unit)
Do not stay behind the opponent. Show for the ball at all times.
Never turn your back to the ball (nobody has eyes in the back of their head)
Make sure that players can see the ball and the player that she/he is defending
at all times.
Most of the time you will find space on the opposite side of the field
No (“booting ball”/ “Clear”)
Goalside; immediate chase; pressure for the ball; 1 vrs. 1 Defense
Freedom to be creative; 1 vrs. 1 Offense
Understand the basic concepts of set plays: Throw ins, goal and corner kicks.
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Psychological
Keep it FUN and ENJOYABLE to foster a desire to play (Intrinsic Motivation).
Enjoy the game without feeling pressure
Demonstrate increased self-responsibility – give partial responsibility for
preparation, discipline.
Can initiate play – Let It Happen – learn through self-discovery/self expression.
Enjoy “competition” – all activities should have objectives/method of scoring.
Can work in groups – cooperative games and activities.
Be able work with more than 2 players at a time. Individual & Group Training
Emotional management… fuel their tanks all the time!!!
Be comfortable around teammates and coaches
Be encouraging to get involved at all times during training and games
Be comfortable asking coaches to help them when they cannot do something.
Learning Experience > Performance
Development > Winning
Respect the Game = Sportsmanship
VYS Philosophy
TRAINING SESSIONS & GAMES
Explain that beyond the sport of soccer they are teaching
values that the children can use throughout life.
Weekly Schedule (FALL)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
GK
Academy
U9 - Older
GK
Academy
U9 - Older
CORE
Training
U7 - Older
CORE
Training
U7 - Older
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING/
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
Thursdays
Fridays
PICK UP
GAME
U9 - Older
Saturdays
Sundays
LEAGUE
GAME
FOOT SKILLS
Training
U5 – U14
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
VYS U9 & U10 House players have the opportunity to improve every day !!!
For more information: http://www.vys.org/Programs/Fall/index_E.html
Weekly Schedule (FALL)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Coaches
Clinic
U5 & U8
Coaches
Clinic
U9 - Older
COACHES
PICK UP
GAMES
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
COACHES
PICK UP
GAMES
Vienna Community Center
– Caffi Field
Coaches Clinic = TIME: 8:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m
Coaches Pick up = TIME: 9:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m
Saturdays
Sundays
COACHES
PICK UP
GAMES
Weekly Schedule (FALL)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
GK
Academy
U9 - Older
GK
Academy
U9 - Older
CORE
Training
U7 - Older
CORE
Training
U7 - Older
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
Thursdays
TOPICS
(INDIVIDUAL & GROUP)
Fridays
PICK UP
GAME
U9 - Older
Saturdays
LEAGUE
GAME
Sundays
FOOT SKILLS
Training
U5 – U14
TEAM
TRAINING /
OFF
ORGANIZATION
PASSING
RECEIVING
10-15 MINUTES
Activity I -Foot skills - Movement w/ the ball
(both feet)
DRIBBLING
SHOOTING
20-25 MINUTES
Activity II – Topic without pressure
1 VRS. 1
TURNING
20-25 MINUTES
Activity III – Topic with pressure
15-30 MINUTES
Activity IV – Scrimmage or Small side games
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Make your sessions: FUN! FUN! FUN!
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Competition is a great tool to make the sessions “Fun”.
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Coaches are encouraged to demonstrate the activities.
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Coaches should be enthusiastic and extremely positive with the players.
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Filling the Emotional Tank – “Magic Ratio” 5:1
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Coaches should challenge players.
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Coaches must direct comments or criticism at performance rather than the athlete.
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Remind players that each player must have a properly inflated ball.
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Coaches must dress like a coach (i.e. wear the VYS or company uniform).
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Never leave a player on the field unattended.
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Ask players after the session what they learned that day.
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Play with the players when the opportunity occurs. They learn by what you say as well as
what you do.
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Coaches should allow flow of training. Stop play only if there is confusion of the setup or an
injury. Instruction should focus primarily on individual technique.
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If a player gets hurt during the training session, the coach must inform the parents after the
session.
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Coaches should use the same terminology so that all sessions are consistent.
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Session must be in progression stage (first - without pressure / second with pressure & Simple
to complex)
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Get off the field immediately at any sign of lightning and/or thunder.
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Coaches must be on the field 15 minutes prior to the session.
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No talking to other coaches during sessions unless it is something related to the session that
needs to be addressed at that moment.
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Always contact your team’s head coach at least a day before the session to learn the topic of
the week so you can prepare yourself for the session.
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Make your session Fun! No waiting in lines!!!
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Your “goal” for the game
Observation – Players behavior . Prepare your players (warm-up).
Fire them UP! (Talk before the game)
Follow the 5 Steps:
1st Formation
2nd Tendencies
3rd Key Players
4th Deny
5th Attack
Be fair – ie. Playing time
Half time talk - Simple and straight to the point
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Visual / Verbal
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Breakdown: Defense / Midfielders / Offense
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Talk about: Individual / Group / Team / Set Play
Criticism – “Sandwich”
Guide your team – No “joystick”
Avoid ANY negative comments around players
Talk to them when you sub
No food during the game
After game talk
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Be at the field 30 minutes before games.
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Make sure that all players have the proper gear to play.
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Ask the parents to not talk to the players during the game (Coaches meeting with the parents)
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Talk to the players before warm-up. Set your goals for the game.
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Do not talk too much. Straight to the point.
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Great warm-up activities with a lot of movement. Change it if players are not concentrating.
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Always have another adult (coach) with you during the game.
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Do not talk to your child during the game. Ask your assistant to do it.
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Guide your team during the game.
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Do not talk with the referee and/or another coach any moment. Keep positive all time!
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Keep your negative thoughts to yourself.
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Do not run up the score (4 goals ahead is enough).
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Enjoy your day off 
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Equal playing time.
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2-3 positions during the game max.
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All players must play all positions, including GK.
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Ask the parents to not be very emotional during the game. Respect everybody!
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Half time. 1 minute. Straight to the point.
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No food during the half time. Let them drink a lot of water and/or sports drink.
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Assistant coach – talk to the players before get in and/or step out of the field.
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Do not let players get on the field if a player get hurt. Both coaches should be able to handle.
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Talk to the players after the game. Ask if they achieved their “goal”.
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DO NOT COACH YOUR CHILD – Room For Improvement!!!
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Technical Activities
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Organization
Activity 1
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Divide the players into two groups.
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Players with the ball will dribble by using
different parts of the foot (inside/outside &
left/right)
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Players without the ball will move around
making different movements with the body
(knees up/ side to side movement)
FUN COMPETITION:
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Players without the ball, put pressure with
the players w/ the ball at the coach’s
command.
Activity 2
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Player “Black” (Defender) can pass the
ball to any players from “Red”. After
passing the ball they will play 3 vrs. 1.
Make sure there are a rotation each
time they play (including GK
VARIATION:
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2 VRS. 1 AND/OR 3 VRS. 2
Activity 3
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Half field scrimmage with all players
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5 vrs. 5 with neutral player “Blue”.
Player close to the goal can use their
hands.
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Key Coaching Points
Dribbling Technique
Passing Technique
Receiving Technique
1 vr. 1 Technique
Dribbling Technique
Passing Technique
Receiving Technique
1 vrs. 1 Technique
Shooting Technique
All the above techniques
Group Attacking
Group Defending
TEAM FORMATION (7-a-side)
ATTACKING = 2-3-1 FORMATION
(2 Defenders - 3 Midfielders - 1 Forward)
DEFENDING = 2-3-1 FORMATION
(2 Defenders - 3 Midfielders - 1 Forward)
ATTACKING
DEFENDING
CENTRAL
FORWARD
LEFT
FORWARD
RIGHT
FORWARD
CENTRAL
FORWARD
ATTACKING
MIDFIELDER
RIGHT
DEFENDER
LEFT
DEFENDER
GOAL
KEEPER
LEFT
MIDFIELDER
CENTER
MIDFIELDER
LEFT
DEFENDER
RIGHT
MIDFIELDER
RIGHT
DEFENDER
GOAL
KEEPER
TEAM FORMATION (7-a-side)
ATTACKING = 3-3 FORMATION
(3 Midfielders - 3 Forwards)
DEFENDING = 3-3 FORMATION
(3 Defenders - 3 Midfielders)
ATTACKING
DEFENDING
CENTRAL
FORWARD
LEFT
FORWARD
RIGHT
FORWARD
CENTRAL
MIDFIELDER
LEFT
MIDFIELDER
CENTRAL
FORWARD
RIGHT
MIDFIELDER
GOAL
KEEPER
LEFT
MIDFIELDER
LEFT
DEFENDER
RIGHT
MIDFIELDER
CENTRAL
DEFENDER
GOAL
KEEPER
RIGHT
DEFENDER
RM
CD
CF
CM
GK
LM
LD
LM
SECOND OPTION
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CF
CD
RM
CM
GK
CD
CD
CM
RM
CD
CF
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GK
FIRST OPTION
LM
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OPPONENT 2-3-1
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VIENNA 2-3-1
LM
RM
CD
GK
CF
CF
CM
CD
CM
GK
CD
CD
LM
RM
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OPPONENT 3-3
VIENNA 2-3-1
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LF
CD
FM
RM
GK
CM
CF
CF
CM
GK
LM
CD
RM
RF
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
CD
CM
GK
RM
GK
CD
CF
LM
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
CM
CD
GK
CF
GK
LM
RM
CD
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
LM
LD
RM
GK
CM
CM
CD
CF
RD
CF
LM
RM
CD
GK
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OPPONENT
VIENNA
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LM
LD
RM
GK
GK
CD
CF
RD
CM
CM
CF
LM
RM
CD
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
LM
RM
LD
GK
CD
CF
CM
CM
RD
LM
CD
RM
CF
GK
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
LM
RM
CD
GK
LD
GK
CF
CM
CM
CD
CF
RD
LM
RM
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OPPONENT
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VIENNA
LM
RM
LD
CD
GK
CM
CM
GK
CF
CF
CD
RD
LM
RM
LM
RM
CD
CF
CD
CF
GK
GK
CM
CM
CD
CD
RM
LM
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LEFT SIDE PUNT
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RIGHT SIDE PUNT
RM
CF
CD
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FIRST OPTION
CM
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THIRD OPTION
SECOND OPTION
GK
CD
LM
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Better to be safe than sorry!!!
 Goals
/ Equipment = Safety
 Age Appropriate Training Methods
 Weather policy awareness / Emergency Plan
 Cell Phone contact no. / Medical Consent Form / Player’s
information in Ziploc bag
 Communication and Relationship with Players
 TWO parents/adults required at every practice
 Coaches – match player with parents at end of practices
and games
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Players evaluation
Observations/Nominations - Own coach, Opposing coach, All Star coach,
Commissioner, and Outside observer
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There should be representation from all teams in the all stars
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Have open communication between coaches, All-Star coaches and commissioners
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Have our VYS teams scrimmage against the Travel Teams
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Playing time equal for all players
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Absolutely no tryouts
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Coaches should not have any discussion about “all stars” with players or parents
Weekly Schedule (WINTER)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
VYS WINTER
TRAINING
U5 - OLDER
TECHNICAL WORK WITH BOTH FEET
CREATIVITY WITH THE BALL
BALL CONTROL
TURNINGS & SHIELDING
5 WEEKS PROGRAM
1 HOUR TRAINING WITH
PROFESSIONAL COACH
SPEED DRIBBLING
1 VR. 1 UNDER PRESSURE
DECISION UNDER PRESSURE
$50 FOR 5 TRAINING
SESSIONS
MOVES WITH THE BALL
TECHNICAL CORE
DATE/ TIME/ LOCATION
TBD
Chain of Communication
VYS Board
Field Coordinator
VP of House
Technical Director
Commissioners
Parent Coaches
Managers
Parents
Players
T - Together
• E - Everyone
• A - Achieves
• M - More
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you
said. People will forget what you did. But, people
will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou
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Eduardo Lima - VYS Technical Director