Training | Video Library | Coaching Info
The Spring season is almost here! We are working hard to improve our coach training, and we need you to attend as much training as possible so that we are teaching the best possible soccer skills and tactics to our children.
| On-Field Coach Clinics | ||
| March 27, 2010 | 11am-1pm | Timber-Linn Park, Albany |
| March 27, 2010 | 2:30-4:30pm | Pioneer School, Lebanon |
We have created a video library available for free use to our coaches. Videos may be checked out from the AYSO clubhouse at Timber-Linn Park on game days. Here's what we have:
Let 'em Play: Soccer Coaching Tips For Youth Players U-6 to U-12
With AYSO National Coach John Ouellette. As you gain knowledge and experience as an AYSO coach you will find that your understanding of the game and how you should and can activate players will increase. However, for now, remember that the best teacher of the game is the game itself so sit back, relax, enjoy the DVD and just LET 'EM PLAY.
Let 'em Play contains over 30 training games for U-6 through U-12.
U-6 - Dribbling, Red Light, Big Bad Bear, LA Freeway, Tag, Into The Well, Lion King
U-8 - The Big Race, Mosquito, Bank Robbery, Pac Woman, Big Bad Bear w/caves, State Game, Knock It Off
U-10 - My Buddy, Mad House, Dribbling, Pac Man, The Shadow, The Race, The Web, Takeovers
U-12 - Dribbling, Passing, Juggling, Instep Drive, Heading, Pig Soccer, Tackling/Collection, Distribution, Punts
How To Coach Young Soccer Players DVD - Fun Games and Basic Skills
The ideal video for any first time parent/coach of very young soccer players. On-the-field practice sessions clearly explain and demonstrate how the parent/coach can teach basic soccer skills in a "learn and have fun" system. Interaction between the parent/coach and young children is emphasized - remember you are coaching young children, not young adults. Full of "how to" tips, fun games and basic skills. Everything you ever wanted to know on how to coach very young soccer players is on this award winning video.
Soccer Games
Every coach will be delighted with this two-part series each containing 20 fun-filled practice games. Every young soccer player will enjoy these games while they learn and improve the basic soccer skills of dribbling, tackling, shooting, heading, ball control, defending, goalkeeping and more!
Disc 1 - ages 5-9
Disc 2 - ages 10 and older
Coaching Set Plays By Tony Waiters
Set Plays are critical for the success of any player or team. 140 minutes
DVD 1 Features: The 12 principles for set-play success, penalties, attacking corners and defending corners.
DVD 2 Features: Kickoffs, Attacking free kicks, Defending freekicks, Throw-ins and Goal kicks.
Fundamental Soccer
Koach Karl Dewazien, United States Soccer Federation "A" License coach has just released his long awaited DVD, the "9-Step Practice Routine." In The Time It Takes To Watch This DVD, Koach Karl Will Show You How To Run Great Youth Soccer Practices Every Time This newly released DVD is the quickest and easiest way to learn how to coach youth soccer. Inside this outstanding work you'll get absolutely everything any soccer coach needs. You don't have to follow one-dimensional diagrams or charts. In fact, you don't have to read a thing. With this DVD, you SEE the action and each specific move exactly as it needs to be executed. You SEE and HEAR Koach Karl direct real children in a real soccer situation. It's the next best thing to a live workshop. You'll easily absorb the moves by watching and listening. You'll feel that you're standing on the field next to Koach Karl receiving private instruction! And, the best thing is, you can play it over and over again!
Modern Youth Training: Playing and Practicing with 6 to 8 Year Olds
An extensive look into training techniques for 6 to 8 year olds. Teaches tricks for the best way they can learn the game. Features sections on indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, training drills, the role of the coach and more.
Modern Youth Training: Playing and Practicing with 5 to 6 Year Olds
An extensive look into training techniques for 5 to 6 year olds. Teaches tricks for the best way they can learn the game. Features sections on indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, training drills, the role of the coach and more. Conducted by Ralf Peter and Gerd Bode. 102 min.
Modern Youth Training: Playing and Practicing with 8 to 12 Year Old
An extensive look into training techniques for 8 to 12 year olds. Help your young players learn in the best way they can. Features sections on indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, training drills, the role of the coach and more. - An extensive look into training techniques for 8 to 12 year olds. Help your young players learn in the best way they can. Features sections on indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, training drills, the role of the coach and more.
Technical Soccer Training: Critical Coaching Points
Featuring US Women’s National Team Member Aly Wagner. Technical Training focuses on the basic techniques in soccer - the foundation of every player’s performance. Correct identification of a player’s technical ability is one of the most important skills a coach possesses. Faulty technique, if not diagnosed early in a player’s development, will become so ingrained in a player that it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to correct.
Soccer Tactics - Defending to Win
This 2-Disc Set features tactical training sessions led by NSCAA National Staff Coaches.
DVD 1 Features: 1 vs 1 defending, cover/switching roles & defensive transition.
DVD 2 Features: Man-to-Man defending, zonal defending & goalkeeping.
Soccer Tactics - On the Attack
This 2-Disc Set features tactical training sessions led by NSCAA National Staff Coaches.
DVD 1 Features: 1 vs 1 Attacking, offensive transition & penetration.
DVD 2 Features: Combination play, creating space & attacking with a number advantage.
Welcome to all new and returning coaches! Thanks for taking part in the development of your child by being an AYSO volunteer. Believe me your kids will always remember and appreciate that you took the time to spend with them. Thanks again for helping and being the good role model the kids need.
NEW COACHES: If you are a new coach, you MUST complete the following requirements: