Soccer Coaches Corner
Links and Resources
PRE-SEASON COACHES VIRTUAL MEETING SLIDESHOW (LINK)
FALL Soccer picture sign-up:
READ THIS INFORMATION (link):
Become a Referee
Official FIFA Rules
FREE Online clinic portion of the Referee Course (Read FIFA rules and take the clinic)
IESRA’s policy to address Irresponsible Behavior at Soccer matches
Washington Youth Soccer Medical Release Form
Certificate of Participation (printable)
First Time Coaches
SAMPLE introduction letter (editable)
Guide to managing disrespectful youth athletes
Game Day Management “Did you have fun? Thank you for playing today. See you at practice.”
US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching – Documents
US Youth Soccer training videos
US Youth Soccer Player Development Initiatives
Incident Report Accident, Incident or Injury Report
Washington Youth Soccer SYSA is a member association of the WYS
Respect Campaign Initiative to improve the playing environment of youth players
Risk Management and Safety create the safest possible environment for the players
WYS Code of Conduct copy of the WYS Coach Code of Conduct
KidSafe Program provides each player a culture of safety
Guidelines to Moveable Soccer Goal Safety secure goals and never allow players to climb on the goals
Handling Bloodborne Pathogens take precautions to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases
Lightning Safety Tips 30-30 rule
Identity Theft safely shreds personal player information
WYS Risk Management Application directions to complete Concussion, Sudden Cardiac, Safesport certificate and apply for RMA
SafeSport Information to understand misconduct and how to report it
Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Recognize signs and symptoms
Age Appropriate Practice Sessions
U6 & U7 Sessions (2018s and 2017s)
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)4v4/5v5 Curriculum
U6/7 Sessions
U6 US Youth Soccer practices
U6 U7 Dribbling practice
U6 U7 Passign practice
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U8 Sessions (2016s)
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)
4v4/5v5 Curriculum
U8 Sessions
U8 US Youth Soccer practices
8U Lesson Plans (pictures/drills)
FUNino – Developing 7 to 9-year-old through playing the game
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U10 Sessions (2015s and 2014s)
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)7v7 Curriculum part 1
7v7 Curriculum part 2
7v7 Curriculum part 3
7v7 Curriculum part 4
U10 Sessions
U10 Attacking and Defending Sessions
FUNino – Developing 7 to 9-year-old through playing the game
Finishing and Striking Drills and Games
U12 Sessions (2013-2012s)
U12 Sessions
U12 US Youth Soccer practices
U12 Attacking and Defending Sessions
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
U14 Sessions (2011-2010s)
WYS practices ideas with video (Click on the upper right corner to open up the playlist!)U14 Session2
SAY Soccer – 16 practices by age group with pictures!
US Youth Soccer Lesson PlansFinishing and Striking Drills and Games
CLICK ON THE TOPIC TO OPEN UP LINK – focused on individual training
US Youth Soccer COVID lesson plans (Most “Covid” lesson plans are great for individual training ideas)
Dribbling Lessons
Turning Lessons
Passing Lessons
Long Passing Lessons
Receiving Lessons
Shooting/Finishing Lessons
U6 Practice 1
U6 Practice 2
U6 Practice 3
U6 Practice 4
U8 Practice 1
U8 Practice 2
U8 Practice 3
U8 Practice 4
U10 Running with the ball turning
U10 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U10 Passing Receiving
U10 Pass Receiving 2
U10 Shooting
U12 Running Turning
U12 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U12 Defending
U12 Passing receiving
U12 Passing receiving 2
U12 Shooting
U14 Running Turning
U14 Dribbling to beat an opponent
U14 Defending
U14 Passing Receiving
U14 Shooting