U5, U6 Coaches Meeting Agenda

AYSO Philosophies:

Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship

1. All coaches must fill out volunteer form (http://eayso.org).
   
2. All coaches must complete Safe Haven Training (http://aysotraining.org). You will need your AYSO ID in order to complete this.
   
3. 3 players on the field at a time – 5 minute quarters.
   
4. Ball size 3.
   
5. No Goalies.
   
6. All kids need to wear shin guards at each practice and in each game.
   
7. Coaches need to bring the player registration forms to each practice and game.
   
8. Practices should only last about ½ hour, once a week.
   
9. Game time is game time.
   
10. If kids haven't registered for AYSO, they don't play.
    
11. All players need to play ½ of the game every game. No player should play the full game until all players have played at least ¾ of the game. Coaches should come to the games prepared (lineups, etc) so that all players get equal playing time.
    
12. Goals for this age group:
    
    1. Understand offense and defense: score on one side of field; don't let other team score on the other side of field.
       
    2. Kick the ball using the instep kick (laces on shoe).
       
    3. Dribble the ball (try to keep as close to the body as possible).
       
    4. Out-of-bounds and throw-ins.
       
    5. Fun!
       
13. Try not to coach too much during the games. The kids will learn soccer best by making their own decisions, and not being told everything to do during the game. Practice is the place for instruction; games should be the player's chance to show what has been learned.
    
14. Have a parent's meeting (can be at the beginning or end of the first practice) where you explain any rules that you may have.
    
    1. Kids should be on-time and ready to play soccer at practice (dressed appropriately).
       
    2. Have the kids bring an appropriately sized ball to practice.
       
15. Training: Offered U6, U8, U10, U12. Will be offering Intermediate training this year.
    
16. Use the website: http://aysor351.org.
    
17. Coaches Blog: http://ayso351.blogspot.com. I will be posting tips, drills and games on the site weekly.