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2013
Woodbury Soccer Club Director of Coaching
[COACH’S MANUAL U9] This document is designed to be a source of information and guidance for WSC coaches in a particular age group. Every coach in the age group is responsible for the content and expected to adhere to these guidelines when making decisions in regards to their team management and coaching in the age group
Woodbury Way
• Decisions
• Ownership
• Technical Application
• Attacking
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Contents Our Club ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
About Us .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Club Goals ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Overall .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Competitive Program ........................................................................................................................... 5
Development Philosophy ..................................................................................................................... 5
Team Composition ................................................................................................................................... 5
Selection .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Roster Size ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Design .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Expectations ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Coach ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Player ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Family ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Team Management ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Background Checks .............................................................................................................................. 6
Coach’s Pass ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Coach’s Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 6
Team Meetings ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Selection of Team Manager ..................................................................................................................... 6
Role ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 6
Guest Players ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Rationale .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Process ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Player Development .................................................................................................................................... 7
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Age Group ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Overriding Themes ............................................................................................................................... 7
Coach’s Vocabulary .............................................................................................................................. 7
Communication Priorities .................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Priorities ............................................................................................................................... 8
Tactical Priorities .................................................................................................................................. 8
Player Priorities .................................................................................................................................... 8
Practice/Training Sessions ....................................................................................................................... 8
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Goals .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Format ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Practice Frequency/Duration ............................................................................................................... 8
Trainer Sessions vs. Coach Sessions ..................................................................................................... 9
The Game ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Game Details ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Who Plays and Where .......................................................................................................................... 9
Pre-‐game .............................................................................................................................................. 9
During the Game ................................................................................................................................ 10
Half-‐Time ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Post Game .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Take notes about each player so you can identify areas that are improving or areas that need improvement. .................................................................................................................................... 10
Tactics ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Player Evaluations .................................................................................................................................. 11
Frequency .......................................................................................................................................... 11
COACH LIABILITY AND PLAYER SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 12
Liability and the Volunteer Coach† ........................................................................................................ 12
Your legal duties include: ................................................................................................................... 12
Negligence and a Coach’s Legal Duties ...................................................................................................... 13
Four Factors in Determining Negligence ................................................................................................ 13
Legal Defense ......................................................................................................................................... 13
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Coach’s Safety Checklist ............................................................................................................................. 14
SAFETY CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................. 14
PORTABLE SOCCER GOAL ................................................................................................................... 14
Information Points ............................................................................................................................. 14
Field Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 15
Weather ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Equipment .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Medical Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
Emergency Conditions ....................................................................................................................... 15
Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Team Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 15
Tournaments ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Coach’s Kit .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Coach ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Parent ................................................................................................................................................ 16
First Aid for Soccer Injuries .................................................................................................................... 16
Have an Emergency Plan .................................................................................................................... 16
Some points to consider in your plan: ............................................................................................... 16
Suggested Readings ................................................................................................................................... 18
Woodbury Way
• Decisions
• Ownership
• Technical Application
• Attacking
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Our Club About Us Our club started over 20 years ago as a part of the Woodbury Athletic Association. The WAA is coming up on its 40th anniversary. We are one of the biggest clubs in MN. We offer programming from A to Z. We offer a fall, winter, spring, and summer recreation program. Our recreation programming offers opportunities for players from U5 to U18. We offer our own camp program and complimentary clinics throughout the year including try-‐out prep camp, finishing clinic, skills clinics, and GK clinics. Our competitive program features play at every competitive level in MN and the region. We have teams that compete at Premier, C1, C2, C3, Maroon, Gold, MRL, and the Premier MRL league. We are one of the few clubs that offers training in the fall, winter, and summer. We are also one of the very few clubs that offers GK training for our players free of charge and as a part of our competitive program.
Club Goals Overall Our goal is to provide young people with an experience that encourages an active lifestyle that includes sport. We specifically want young people in our club to develop as soccer players who can achieve everything they want to in the game of soccer. We want to have properly prepared them for whatever their soccer aspirations may be playing or coaching; high school, college, ODP, regional team, national team and/or professional soccer. Competitive Program The competitive program for U9s stresses ball familiarity and 1v1 skills first and foremost. The strength of any team is based upon each player’s ability to win their individual battles on the field. There is no better time to teach our players how to compete then at the youngest age groups. If players graduate out of our U9 program having the mentality that they can impact the game by being on the ball and are willing to compete in 1v1 battles we will have provided these players the best foundation we can. Development Philosophy Players in the U9 age group need to spend as much time on the ball as possible in a free environment that allows them to discover what works and what doesn’t work. The closer we can replicate the game the better job we are doing.
Team Composition Selection Our U9 selection was based solely on Player ID results given that the players had no prior history in our club. Roster Size Rosters will be 9-‐11 players.
Curriculum Design All of our training sessions are designed to put players into playing situations and activities. Decision-‐making is a priority. The training sessions will teach technique within the scope of a game. Repetitive individual technical training will not be a priority within a team environment. When the team is together the priority must be helping players figure out their interaction in small game environments of 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4. Purpose The purpose is to develop players who can manipulate the ball in playing situations to be successful.
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Expectations Coach Coaches are expected to develop training environments that promote decision-‐making and maximize touches on the ball. Coaches are expected to be observers of games with some input to helping players sort out major problems but otherwise be the “guide on the side versus the sage on the stage.” Coaches are expected to emphasize effort. Coaches must have patience with poor decisions or technical breakdowns but cannot compromise on effort. If a player doesn’t want to compete we have to ask why and figure out what action to take to get players to give maximum effort. Player Player’s are expected to come to training and games prepared to give maximum effort. Players are expected to come to matches and training with enthusiasm and excitement. Effort cannot be compromised. If a competitive player expects to be poor to average they will put no additional time into soccer other then the organized practices the club provides. If a competitive player expects to be a good to great player and play on a top-‐level competitive team in our club players are expected to work with the ball on their own and participate in outside soccer opportunities. Good to great competitive players are intrinsically motivated. Family Families are expected to support the coach with their decisions and support their child in both success and failure.
Team Management Getting Started Background Checks For the 2012-‐13 seasons here is the link: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/programs/backgroundcheck.cfm Login id & password: MYSWDB Coach’s Pass You will be issued one pass for the season. You will need to present this at each game your team plays. Coach’s Contact Information Please make sure the DOC has the email address you check regularly and has your cell number
Team Meetings Please have a pre-‐season meeting, mid-‐season meeting, and post-‐season meeting. Each meeting should be an opportunity to touch base. Coach and parents are a team that should be working hard to provide the best for their children/players.
Selection of Team Manager Role This person is meant to help you take care of the administrative part of the team organization. This person is critical to a positive team experience. The coach and team manager should work together to keep parents informed. Responsibilities The team manager roles include:
• Compiling the necessary documentation for the season • Organizing new uniform order • Communication
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o Team web page o Email communication
Guest Players Purpose The purpose of guest players is to supplement rosters as necessary. Guest players should not be considered unless there are less than two subs. The DOC views guest players as an opportunity to help a team in need, provide a challenge to players that deserve one, and broaden the spectrum of what we can offer players in the player development process. Guest players can only come from a lower competitive level or a younger age group. Rationale Guest players not only provide relief for teams that are short of players but provide valuable challenges and opportunities for players on lower competitive levels or at a younger age group. Process In order to get a guest player for your team you must follow the following process:
1. Plan ahead requests should be made at least 5 days in advance 2. Email/Call the DOC
a. DOC will contact appropriate group to get guest player b. DOC will speak to coach’s to get input and then decide who would be appropriate c. DOC will call family to offer opportunity
3. DOC will respond to coach requesting guest player with contact information 4. Team in need of guest player will contact coach or team manager of guest player to get player pass and
medical release form 5. After the event coach will send a follow-‐up email to DOC with how the player fit with group
Player Development Age Group Overriding Themes Complete Dribblers and passing apprentices Attacking Defending Dribble at people at high speeds Get as many players around the ball as possible
Coach’s Vocabulary “Step” – Squeeze the field front to back going forward. Frequently defenders and goal keepers will not stay connected to the attacking playing creating a huge gap amongst the group. This “hole” then creates problems when we try to defend. “Drop” – The opposite of squeeze. This is squeezing the field front to back going backwards. Frequently forwards will not drop enough to stay connected to the defending playing creating a huge gap amongst the group. This “hole” then creates problems when we try to attack. “Pinch” – Squeeze the field centrally. Pinch would be to the center an imaginary vertical line that runs the length of the field. “Play short” – Pass to a teammate near you, 5-‐8 yard pass “Play long” – Pass a bigger ball to a teammate, 10-‐15 yard pass Communication Priorities Players need to communicate to improve performance. Each age group will be given vocabulary they are expected to know and apply at the proper time. Key phrases or words for this age group are:
• “Ball” – When pressuring ball • “Name Ball” – Name any ball a player is
trying to win
• “Name” – Put a name on every pass
Technical Priorities • Dribble with all sides of both feet • Ability to dribble out of trouble, past
someone, with power, with deception • Ability to shield
• Soft first touch • Passing with inside and outside of both feet • Introduction of driven ball with in-‐step • Willing to take ball out of the air
Tactical Priorities Individual -‐ 1v1 Attacking Defending U9 – Encourage risk taking Immediate chase U10 – Encourage the value of the ball so introduce the thirds of the field
Pressure on the ball
Small Group -‐ 2v1, 2v2, 3v1, 3v2, 3v3 Attacking Defending Team attacks Pressure on the ball quickly Combination play Team defends – get a lot of players around the ball
Player Priorities Physical Psychological Balance and coordination Encourage decision making Begin with a cool down Increase responsibility Basic juggling to increase body manipulation Encourage players to watch soccer
Practice/Training Sessions Purpose The purpose is to provide training by soccer people under the guidance of the director of coaching. These sessions are designed to progress players towards the USSF age development foci for the age group. The final purpose is to provide an example of how a session should look and how free of an environment it should be. Goals Have fun, compliment the coach’s training, and connect groups by working on age group themes. Format Dynamic warm-‐up, individual activity, small group, play Practice Frequency/Duration In this age group 2 formalized practices to every game is the proper ratio ultimately we want to keep the players wanting more. If additional activities are added it needs to be a play date in a free format where the players decide the make-‐up of the activity. Your only job in this case would be to make sure they are safe.
Sessions should be a maximum of 70 minutes and 60 minutes is recommended
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Trainer Sessions vs. Coach Sessions
The Game Game Details Number of players 6v6 includes the GK Max field size 60x44 Ball size #4 Duration (2) 25 minute halves Game emphasis Are players making their own decisions?
Who Plays and Where All players need to play equally. Players need to switch positions each game and the starter versus substitute roles need to change game to game. There are no position assignments in this age group, as players still need to be developed as soccer players.
Goalkeepers have a tough job in this age group and should not be assigned this as a position no matter how well the player seems to fit the role or not fit a role as a field player. Players need to rotate through the goalkeeper position. Every player does not have to play in goal but try to get as many as possible to rotate through. If no one volunteers then everyone must go through the position. If 4 to 6 volunteer then just use those players. Encourage the GKs to stay connected with their team at all times which will dictate that the GK will have to get off their line and leave their box. Pre-‐game Check directions to the field and have your opponent’s coach’s contact information.
You will need player passes and the coaching pass. You will need a Competitive Match Report filled out which you can get at http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/forms/matchlineup.pdf If it is a home game you will also need an envelope with a stamp on it
Have your rotation set out prior to starting the game.
Trainer Coach Someone that has played soccer at least in college Someone that may have played at a high level Not related to any player in the group and has few preconceived notions of players or families
Very knowledgeable about almost every family and who may have coached players since U5
Follows the DOC plan Sometimes follows the theme that the DOC has put forward for the week
Variety of levels of coaching experience Variety of levels of coaching experience Willing, able, and needs to demonstrate what needs to happen
May be willing, able, and want to demonstrate what needs to happen
Has no child in the age group they are working with Has a child in the age group Will be licensed for the summer program Will be licensed for the summer program Designed to keep the group marching towards foci identified by USSF
Will run sessions built to address specific seasonal challenges
Training sessions sole purpose is long term development
May be long term based but may be jaded by recent outcomes
Lacks game observation component Sees whole picture – but is not always the best observer Needs to work with the DOC and the Coach Needs to work with the DOC and the Trainer Sessions had better be fun Sessions should be fun
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Keep your points down to 3 clear and concise goals for the game
Appropriate goals could be: • Every player has to try a dribbling move • Every player has to try to steal the ball from another player on the other team • Every player has to get forward when we attack (no goalie sentries) • When a player has space to dribble they need to dribble • How well did we communicate with the verbal cues we have set for the age group
Pre-‐game warm-‐up should be a dribbling warm-‐up and parts of the club dynamic warm-‐up
We don’t like to train in lines why warm-‐up for a game in lines During the Game Subs in Bibs Subs go to half-‐way line and yell Sub when they can go in Bring a chair and sit down and evaluate the first third of the half
• What is your team doing well? • What is the other team doing well? • What organization do you need to fix so your players are successful? • Who is having a good/bad start?
Repeat things once. If a player chooses not to give there attention they are not ready to go in the game How often do you talk to the players on the bench? Can you talk to players away from the ball more frequently then those on the ball? Can you hear what your parents are saying? Half-‐Time Let players get a drink and relax. Don’t rush into your clear and concise half-‐time pointers. Try to time it so your two clear and concise pointers and/or encouragement lead right into the whistle for the second half.
Keep pointers to 2 key items. There will be lots of things to worry about but keep feedback limited, clear, and concise. Post Game Ask parents to stay on their side of the field until you have released the players.
Be brief when the game is over. Give the team 1 or 2 items they did well so they walk away feeling successful regardless of the outcome and so they can communicate to their families what went well that day.
Take notes about each player so you can identify areas that are improving or areas that need improvement. Reflect on overall team issues like:
• Shape • Communication
• Defending as a group • Attacking as a group
• Mentality • Effort
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Tactics Try to play a 3-‐2 (3 defenders and 2 mids or it could be considered 3 mids and 2 forwards) or a 2-‐3
Player Evaluations It is important that we help our families see how their children are improving and for us as coaches to track areas that we are doing a good job developing and other areas that we are not developing well enough. Frequency Spring/Summer 3 evaluations for the players and 1 player evaluation for the DOC
• Evaluation 1 should be done in the first few weeks of the season to establish a baseline for the player’s season
o Use Zoom Reports o Design a plan to address areas that need improvement o End of April
• Evaluation 2 should be done in the middle part of the season o Use Zoom Reports o Review prior evaluation and add 1 item that the player does well
F
W
CB
W
F
GK
Goalkeeper (GK) Defending -‐ Needs to control box comfortably playing ball with feet and hands.
Attacking -‐ Needs to provide quick outlet with good distribution (throw or kick)
Center Back (CB) Defending -‐ Needs to mark attackers zonally trying to keep shape
Attacking -‐ Needs to provide quality distribution out of trouble, try to switch play from one side of field to other, and give high priority to keeping the ball
Wing (W) Defending – Track runners into wide spaces, provide balance when ball is on opposite side
Attacking – Provide an outlet to relieve pressure centrally, utilize full width of the field, provide proper support to central and back players
Forward (F) Defending – Pressure to force opposition’s defenders back to their own goal, hunt as a pair
Attacking – Provide height in attack; find lanes to receive balls from other players
W
CB
F
GK
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o Review plan to address areas identified for improvement in first evaluation o End of May
• Evaluation 3 should be done in the middle part of the season o Use Zoom Reports o Review year and provide information to player and family that will help them for the
future. o Establish what third of the team you saw the player in o Second week in July
• DOC Evaluation o Designed to help DOC understand where players are falling o Will be same form used for try-‐out process o Only for the DOC will not be shared with players or families o Second week in July
COACH LIABILITY AND PLAYER SAFETY
Liability and the Volunteer Coach† As a volunteer coach you will have the care, custody and control of someone else’s children for 30-‐50 hours this season. In this capacity you have the potential both to create and to prevent accidents and injuries. You should be aware of your legal responsibilities as a coach. Attention to these duties will help minimize your personal risk, prevent sports-‐related injuries, and avoid claims of coaching negligence.
Your legal duties include: 1. Providing adequate supervision (general and specific to the game) -‐ The health and safety of your team members are entrusted to your care. You must provide adequate supervision to avoid foreseeable accidents and injuries. NEVER leave players unattended! NEVER leave after a game or practice until parents or guardians safely pick all up!
2. Sound planning -‐ Carefully plan your practices and drills so players progress and learn new skills at a safe pace. Don’t move too rapidly by forcing improvement. Make written practice plans and keep them on record for the duration of the season.
3. Warning players of inherent risks -‐ Players and parents must know, understand, and appreciate the risks they are likely to encounter in soccer. YOU MUST TELL THEM! (the parent orientation meeting is the time to do this) Warn your players about potentially dangerous techniques.
4. Providing a safe playing environment -‐ Be certain that practice and playing fields are free of hazards (e.g. holes, rocks, broken glass or other debris) and that equipment (e.g. goal posts) is in proper condition. Warn your players NOT to hang from the goal cross bar!
5. Evaluating players and determining any limitation regarding participation -‐ Be sure players are physically capable of performing the required skills. This includes mental, physical, and even child abuse situations. Evaluate old injuries as carefully as you can before letting players return to action.
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6. Matching or equating opponents -‐ Fairly match players for practices and games, giving consideration to body weight, skill level, and maturity.
7. Providing proper first aid -‐ Have a first aid kit available along with a plan which outlines emergency procedures. Know where to find emergency help and a telephone (put a couple of quarters in your first aid kit or have a cellular phone on hand). Don’t attempt to provide aid beyond your qualifications. ALWAYS have your players’ medical release forms with you -‐ they should provide emergency phone numbers as well as permission for you to obtain emergency medical aid in the event a parent/guardian cannot be reached.
Be aware of problems concerning transportation. Carry adequate personal liability insurance.
Accepting money for transportation may void your personal auto liability insurance -‐ check with your insurance agent or carrier.
Respect the civil rights of your players on and off the field. Consider the factors of the game as it relates to officials and spectators. Keep good records of an event especially in the case of an injury.
Finally, it is to your advantage to have a second adult in attendance at your practices. This reduces the risk that you could unjustly be accused of inappropriate behavior.
Coaches who successfully perform the above duties not only reduce their personal risk, but also demonstrate to parents and other coaches a desire and willingness to act responsibly for the benefit of the kids.
† (adapted from Glenn M. Wong, Sports Management Program, and University of Massachusetts)
Negligence and a Coach’s Legal Duties The risks of the game (called inherent risks) are acceptable as long as a coach acts prudently and as long as these inherent risks are known, appreciated, understood and consciously accepted by the participants.
NEGLIGENCE: The failing to act in manner that a reasonable and prudent coach would normally act in a similar situation.
Four Factors in Determining Negligence All four must be present to prove negligence:
1. The presence of a duty: Do you have a duty/duties to your players? 2. Breaching the duty: Failing to act necessarily, acting wrongly or acting properly but in a wrong
fashion. 3. Cause of the injury: Your breach of duty? 4. Extent of injuries.
Legal Defense When charged with negligence there are defenses:
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1. Assumption of Risk: Players must know, understand and appreciate those risks. You must tell them. 2. Contributory negligence: The player acted negligently and contributed to the injury. 3. Comparative negligence: Negligence of both parties compared on a percentage basis.
a. Player cannot recover if his/her percentage is above 49%. 4. Other defenses: Act of God or technical defenses.
Coach’s Safety Checklist Prior to each practice, game or organized activity all coaches, assistant coaches and others in charge of an activity should develop a habit of a safety check.
Coaches do not go to games and practices thinking about safety. Generally, they are not trained to do this and as a result do not know the problems to search for. As a result, safety is out of mind.
There are two seasons per year with practices, games, playoffs and tournaments. Coaches may average seven or eight hours per week with the team or as much as 192 hours per year. The coach has care, custody and control of someone else’s child and has the moral and legal obligation to see that the safety of each player is part of the everyday routine. A safety check-‐list would include but not be limited to the following:
SAFETY CHECKLIST PORTABLE SOCCER GOAL The head coach of the home team is responsible for the condition of the field and soccer goals.
• Inspect the goals and field before play begins • Assure the goals are solid and won't fall apart during play. • Assure there are no protrusions that create an unsafe condition.
o This includes hooks for attaching the nets. o Bolts in the corners and pins for the wheels.
• Assure there are no sharp or rough edges to cut or injure players. • Ensure portable goal anchors are secure.
o Attached to the anchors that are set into the ground. o Threaded or screw-‐in anchors used for natural grass fields. o Extra long or additional anchors if the ground is soft or soggy. o Sandbags used to anchor the backstay on artificial turf surfaces.
• Make certain safety and warning stickers are in place on the goal frame.) • Assure the playing surface is free of obstructions from other sports. • Assure the field surface has holes filled or marked. • Assure the lines are adequate for officials to call the game. • Remove nets when not in use to reduce the wind from toppling goals.
Information Points • Begin at a team meeting, instructing players and parents to never climb or swing from the goals.
They can tip over causing serious injury or death, and it weakens the goals. • Parents should supervise their children and keep them from climbing on the goals. • There have been over 30 deaths from Portable Soccer Goals falling onto children. Many were
unused goals, blown over by the wind, which were not anchored.
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• Anchors should be permanently mounted into the ground and attached to the goal. When not permanent, the anchors should be a screw in type, as pegs are more easily pulled out.
• Pegs may be used to hold the goal in position but not as anchors. • Remove nets when goals are not in use. • Chain or secure goals face to face or lock them to a secure structure when not in use.
Field Conditions • Goal posts anchored • Edges rounded on goal post • Posts welded properly • Glass/Foreign objects removed from field • Sprinkler heads seated properly • Corner markers covered • Cracks in field filled • Playing area free of ruts/hills
Weather • High winds • Approaching rain or thunderstorm • Lightning • Heat: Light clothing, water • Cold: Proper dress
Equipment • Covered shin guards on each player • Jewelry removed • Shoes adequate for conditions • Ball in good shape
Medical Information • Know special needs of all players • Obtain authorization to have player treated (i.e. medical release forms) • Have parents’ group health information
Emergency Conditions • Locate nearest telephone • Find ambulance facilities • Know location of health care facility
Schedule • Practice begins • Practice ends • Arrange for supervision of players without rides • Arrange supervision prior to practice • Arrive early enough to police fields
Team Conditions • Train and warm up properly • Prohibit non-‐acceptable activities or behaviors • Place players of similar ability together
Tournaments • Are drivers aware of liabilities & responsibilities? • Have small player to adult ratio
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• Plan out all activities • Pack medical I.D. cards for emergency • Take medical claim forms • Understand medical & liability policies • Know your legal & moral responsibilities
Coach’s Kit • First Aid • Player I.D. cards • Parent’s phone numbers
Coach • Understand the Laws of the Game • Understand the role of the referee & linesman • Communicate the Laws clearly to players • Attend coaching clinics • Have balanced attitude
Parent • Communicate with parent, especially after injuries • Let parent know schedule • Recruit their help in supervision • Discuss your philosophies
First Aid for Soccer Injuries When you accept the role of coach, you accept a major responsibility for the care and safety of your players. Although the athletes share in the responsibility for their protection and safety, their ability to understand what they can do, how they can do it, and whether they are doing it correctly, may be limited. It is your job to help them practice and play as safely as possible.
If you don’t already have first aid certification, we encourage you to enroll in both CPR and first aid classes to help prepare yourself to handle accidents that may happen while you are coaching.
Your job as a volunteer coach is to recognize an injury when it happens, to stabilize the injury as best you can, and to summon medical assistance if necessary. You need to understand the limitations of your training and knowledge. If you are not a trained medical professional, then it is your responsibility to call one immediately whenever you have any doubt as to what to do next.
For those emergencies that require immediate attention by a trained professional, call 9-‐1-‐1.
Have an Emergency Plan It is important to have a well thought out plan for dealing with injuries. It is best to have a written response plan for emergencies. Keep this in your coaching bag where you can pull it out and refer to it if necessary.
Some points to consider in your plan: • Is a first aid kit available? • Do I have all of my players’ medical consent forms and emergency contacts with me at all times?
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• Where is the nearest phone? • How do I get first aid and paramedics/ambulance? • Do any of my assistant coaches or parent volunteers know first aid? • Who will go for help if I need to attend to an injured player? • Who will supervise other players if I need to summon help? • Do my assistant coaches and players know the emergency plan?
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Suggested Readings Carrington, R. (2002). Thoughtful Soccer. Spring City: Reedswain.
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DiCicco, T., & Hacker, C. (2002). Catch Them Being Good. NY: Viking.
Driver, M., & Nicol, S. (2003). Coaching Dynamics. Spring City: Reedswain.
Elkind, D. P. (2007). The Power of Play. Cambridge: Da Capo Press.
Fleck, T., & Quinn, D. R. (2002). The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Soccer Drills. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press.
Gambetta, V. (2007). Athletic Development. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Hyman, M. (2009). Until it Hurts. Boston: Beacon Press.
Quinn, D. R. (1990). The Peak Performance. Cincinnati: QSM Consultants.
Ruiz, L. (2002). The Spanish Coaching Bible Vol. 1. Spring City: Reedswain.
Wein, H. (2004). Developing Game Intelligence in Soccer. Spring City: Reedswain.
Wein, H. (2000). Developing Youth Soccer Players. Champaign: Human Kinetics.