Region 870
American Youth Soccer Organization
Region 870 | Linn County, Oregon
Coaches
Be Sure to attend “Team Orientations”
Coach Training
AYSO requires that all coaches complete Safe Haven and Age Appropriate Coach Training.
All Coaches should start the process online at: www.AYSOTraining.org
You will need your eAYSO log in information (Name/e-mail address and AYSO number)
Next select which course you are to complete.
Once Online course work is passed you will have attend an on field session.
Coach Training Courses - On Field
On Field Regional Coach Training Courses August 20th
- New Coaches: 9am-10:30am
- Returning Coaches: 11am-1pm
Note: If you have good coaching and/or soccer experience, but a new AYSO Coach, please consider the “Returning Coach” training session.
Note: On Field Coach training sessions will be out on the soccer field. Please come prepared to be on the field and to actively participate. Any physical limitations that you may have will be respected, but the more you are able to participate, the more you will take away. Please bring along cleats or tennies, shinguards, water bottle(s), sun-screen and comfortable clothes that you can play soccer in.
Great Coaching perspective for Volunteer Coaches
It isn’t about all the money, leagues, or professional Coaches….
http://www.socceramerica.com/article/43029/keeping-faith-in-the-volunteer-coach-qa-aysos.html
Coach Volunteers Needed!
Our Albany AYSO Region has close to 1000 players and over 90 teams. Handling this size of an organization for our community can only be accomplished one way, with volunteers like you and I. Each summer we hold registration sessions, board meetings and team formations in preparation for our upcoming season. We start with our big season kick off August 15-18th, Team Orientations. Many of you are familiar with these, where we set up a table space for each team. All players and parents can meet each other to get organized. The toughest item for me, being Regional Coach Administrator, is assuring all teams have a coach assignment.
I estimate we will have enough coaches already volunteered to cover at least 80% of the teams. The remaining teams, with no coach assignment, will need to select a parent for running the team coaching responsibilities. Our region cannot be successful without coach volunteers. The best part is, that AYSO Coaching is the most rewarding volunteer position available and very easy to get started. I will be there to support you every step of the way.
As an AYSO Volunteer coach you will receive all your necessary coaching equipment including balls, ball bag, cones, pinnies, first aid kit and age appropriate Coach Manual. We also have age appropriate coach training, online, in person and on field. Trust me, you do not have to be a soccer player to be a successful coach, we are looking for leaders, managers, teachers, athletes and enthusiastic parents. We can provide you with everything you need to be successful. And don’t worry if someone starts saying, “well they haven’t even coached U10 before coach, or even played soccer”, because it is all about the basics. Even pros like David Beckham, Landon Donovan and top MSL coach Sigi Schmid will tell you, it is all about the basics, hard work, and having a good time at this age. And for the older kids in U12, U14 and U19, we know these coaches are well qualified. So if you are looking for what volunteer position to sign up for, want to have a good time with your kids, and help others do the same, please consider being a AYSO Volunteer coach or assistant coach!
I look forward to seeing you on the pitch!
Dane Campbell
AYSO Region 870
Regional Coach Administrator
Video Library
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, PuntsHow 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 olderCoaching 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.