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j money · 08-25-2013, 11:22 AM

Well I was asked to coach a team of 3-5 year olds for the city of Talladega and for some reason I agreed. The problem is I am clueless on nearly everything relating to soccer. I know there are a couple coaches on here Beebs and maybe the Cocktooth that might be able to point me in the right direction? I know most of the kids are clueless on how to play and will probably just be running around crazy. I want to make sure the kids are learning the basics and having fun along with keeping the crazy ass parents off my ass. What resources are out there to help me get started? Websites, books, etc. I've researched some drills but really do not know if they are appropriate for the age group. We will have 2-3 practice sessions a week plus 2 games a week starting next week. Any suggestions for practice drills at this age? The director claims that they do not run any 'plays' or certain formations but all of the other coaches have for several years. Beebs, I expect a response within 24 hours. Thx

DDTempest · 08-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by j money

Well I was asked to coach a team of 3-5 year olds for the city of Talladega and for some reason I agreed. The problem is I am clueless on nearly everything relating to soccer. I know there are a couple coaches on here Beebs and maybe the Cocktooth that might be able to point me in the right direction? I know most of the kids are clueless on how to play and will probably just be running around crazy. I want to make sure the kids are learning the basics and having fun along with keeping the crazy ass parents off my ass. What resources are out there to help me get started? Websites, books, etc. I've researched some drills but really do not know if they are appropriate for the age group. We will have 2-3 practice sessions a week plus 2 games a week starting next week. Any suggestions for practice drills at this age? The director claims that they do not run any 'plays' or certain formations but all of the other coaches have for several years. Beebs, I expect a response within 24 hours. Thx

2-3 practice sessions plus two games a week for five year olds? What the fuck is the world coming to?

Saint DH · 08-25-2013, 11:41 AM

I'm no expert, but I would imagine that teaching them proper dribbling, passing, and shooting mechanics should be the first and foremost thing they're taught.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 08-25-2013, 01:44 PM

Don't touch their special parts and you'll already be one step ahead of most other people who coach soccer to 3 year olds.

Dent · 08-25-2013, 08:41 PM

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DJ FC · 08-26-2013, 12:40 AM

Actually have some insight here.

The Netherlands is a country of 17 million people but is a powerhouse on the international stage when it comes to soccer. More kids in the USA play soccer than the Netherlands. Why are the Dutch so god damned good at soccer? Because from an early age they focus on skills. Skills means any touch of the ball. Not just dribbling, but also controlled moves, tricks, any manipulation of the ball. Americans focus on playing the game. But during the course of a 90 minute game any given player will only touch the ball a handful of times. If you instead spend 90 minutes constantly touching the ball and doing tricks and moves and passes and dribbles, you're going to have the skills where it counts. Basically in soccer fundamentals are underrated and gameplay is massively overrated. That's all.

Make sure you have a ton of balls and have the kids always dribbling, passing, doing tricks.

08-25-2013, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
j money Long Live Dixie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 166 Internets: 35125	Help! I am now a soccer coach Well I was asked to coach a team of 3-5 year olds for the city of Talladega and for some reason I agreed. The problem is I am clueless on nearly everything relating to soccer. I know there are a couple coaches on here Beebs and maybe the Cocktooth that might be able to point me in the right direction? I know most of the kids are clueless on how to play and will probably just be running around crazy. I want to make sure the kids are learning the basics and having fun along with keeping the crazy ass parents off my ass. What resources are out there to help me get started? Websites, books, etc. I've researched some drills but really do not know if they are appropriate for the age group. We will have 2-3 practice sessions a week plus 2 games a week starting next week. Any suggestions for practice drills at this age? The director claims that they do not run any 'plays' or certain formations but all of the other coaches have for several years. Beebs, I expect a response within 24 hours. Thx

08-25-2013, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	Don't touch their special parts and you'll already be one step ahead of most other people who coach soccer to 3 year olds.
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08-26-2013, 12:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	Actually have some insight here. The Netherlands is a country of 17 million people but is a powerhouse on the international stage when it comes to soccer. More kids in the USA play soccer than the Netherlands. Why are the Dutch so god damned good at soccer? Because from an early age they focus on skills. Skills means any touch of the ball. Not just dribbling, but also controlled moves, tricks, any manipulation of the ball. Americans focus on playing the game. But during the course of a 90 minute game any given player will only touch the ball a handful of times. If you instead spend 90 minutes constantly touching the ball and doing tricks and moves and passes and dribbles, you're going to have the skills where it counts. Basically in soccer fundamentals are underrated and gameplay is massively overrated. That's all. Make sure you have a ton of balls and have the kids always dribbling, passing, doing tricks.
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08-25-2013, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,142 Internets: 284753	I'm no expert, but I would imagine that teaching them proper dribbling, passing, and shooting mechanics should be the first and foremost thing they're taught.

08-25-2013, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dent Lost in Hilbert Spice Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrounded by knaves and fools Posts: 3,506 Internets: 177361	how to coach youth football (soccer) Get memorising. my fav " That kind of work makes me very happy." 86 ways to say "very good!" from the Michigan State Soccer Association Good for you! That’s really nice Superb That’s the best ever You did that very well That’s great! You’ve got it made Way to go! Terrific That’s the way to do it! That’s not bad! That’s quite an improvement Couldn’t have done it better myself Good thinking Marvelous You really are going to town You’re doing fine Keep up the good work You’re really improving That’s it! You’re on the right track now! That’s better Now you’ve got it figured out You haven’t missed a thing Outstanding! Fantastic! That’s coming along nicely You outdid yourself today I know you can do it You’re doing a good job Good work That’s the right way to do it You figured that out fast That’s better I think you’ve got it now Right on! I’m proud of the way you worked today Well, look at you go! Tremendous! That’s the best you’ve ever done! You certainly did well today That’s RIGHT! Perfect! You must have been practicing! Nice going Great! You’ve got your brain in gear today Keep working on it…You’re getting better Now you’ve got the hang of it You remembered! WOW! That kind of work makes me very happy. Wonderful! You’re really working hard today You’re getting better every day That’s what I call a fine job! You’re learning fast I knew you could do it! You make it look easy I’m very proud of you That’s a good boy/girl One more time an you’ll have it That’s very much better Fine! Super! That’s good You did lot of work today Good job Keep it up! You really make this fun You’ve got that down pat Good remembering Congratulations Nothing can stop you now Exactly right! You are doing much better today Nice going Keep on trying Excellent! You are really learning a lot Sensational! You’ve jut about got it! You’re doing beautifully I’ve never seen anyone do it better You’ve just mastered that! You are very good at that.