U10 Coaching Guide Mission Statement

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1 U10 Coaching Guide Mission Statement TRSA supports and develops an inclusive soccer program that enhances community and promotes an active lifestyle.

2 Welcome Thank you for volunteering your time to be a TRSA U10 soccer coach. What a rewarding and exciting job you have taken on! We know you are up to the challenge. This guide has been written with you in mind. Regardless of your experience with soccer, it will make your job EASY and FUN! What s Inside Session Planner: Tips, objectives, understanding your players... A recipe for success-how to break down your sessions.. All about Ball Manipulation. All about ABC s... Sample session plan. Session plan template... Fun games... Game Info Format. U10 Rules Frequently Asked Questions: Additional Resources: Injury Information P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7-18 P.19 P.20 P P Need Information? 1. Check the FAQ section of this guide 2. Check out our website Still can t find what your looking for? 3. Contact TRSA Program Manager Charlane Gorsak at trsa.soccer@telus.net

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4 1 So, you re a coach! Here s what we need from you Teach these kids to love the game! Engage, encourage and enjoy! Be prepared, positive, professional and passionate! If you are having fun, they will too! Yes, it s that simple! Tips to make your coaching career a success Never be on time! Always be early. Be organized and share responsibilities with another coach, delegate duties; your assistants are key! Have your session planned ahead of time! Use the session format in this guide to ensure a consistent, purposeful practice each and every time. Quickly get the players active! LOOK THE PART. BE A GREAT ROLE MODEL. Objectives as a U10 Coach Develop a love for the game of soccer! Further development of soccer related ABC s as well as fundamental movement skills. Further develop running with the ball including dribbling and kicking the ball forward. Changing direction with the ball, turning with both feet and shielding the ball. Passing the ball- short range emphasis. Further development of cooperation with teammates. Introduction to basic shooting technique 1v1 attacking and defending. Create a positive environment where success can be achieved. Understanding Your Players Improvement of co-ordination Begins to display physical strength Enjoyment of physical contact Increased attention span Enjoys doing well and being praised for it Enjoys challenges Capable of problem solving. Fear of embarrassment Shows a need for peer and adult approval Can become discouraged quickly when things don t work out

5 A recipe for success! How to break down your 60 minute practice session 1. Minutes 0-15 Ball Manipulation ~ Developing comfort with a ball A great way to activate the players at the start of a session. Provides the opportunity for each player to work one on one with a ball, developing their comfort, confidence and technique. Arrange all players in a 20*20 yard grid, each with their own ball. Activities will include using all the different surfaces of the feet on the ball, kicking and catching the ball, dropping and kicking the ball, bouncing and kicking the ball etc. More about ball manipulation on page Minutes 15-25ABC s~ Developing fundamental movement skills The second portion of your session should be spent working to develop agility, balance and coordination as well as the fundamental movement skills needed to excel in the game of soccer. This includes activities focused on running, jumping, twisting, turning, dodging, hopping etc. It will be done forwards, backwards, sideways and back again! Activities can include working with a ball or without. Additional information as well as activities to try, see page Minutes FUN GAME ~ Creating a positive environment where success can be achieved! The fun games in this guide will provide the players an opportunity to develop comfort with the ball and their fundemental movement skills, in a fun, positive enviroment! Gives you the opportunity run along side and have fun with your team! Learning comes with play. Let the game be the teacher! See pages Remember! The games outlined in this guide are suggestions. You know your players. If they need a little more time developing a particular skill, don t be afriad to come back and try a fun game again, at a different session! Most important is you and your team are having FUN! 4. Minutes GAME TIME~ Apply the theme of your session in the game! Use the coaching over technique rather than the stopping the game. Divide your team and have them play against each other. This is an opportunity for you to see what they have taken from the practice and help coax them to utilize it. Don t stop the game to provide direction, just coach the theme of your practice. A good time to educate on rules of the game. *See page 19 for more information on game time.

6 3 Commence each session by having all players dribbling throughout a 20*20 yard grid; each with their own ball. After 1-2 minutes have the players come in close for instructions. The variations are for ball manipulation are almost endless; adjust them to suit your players. Start simple and progress as the season continues. Demonstrate a move and have the players repeat. This is a great opportunity to discuss the 10 different surfaces of the feet: inside, outside, laces, heels and soles on both feet. ENSURE THE PLAYERS ARE TOUCHING THE BALL! Challenge yourself to see how many touches you can get in. You can add in all different movement patterns, sequences, turns and tricks to keep the activity new and exciting for the players. Encourage the players to come up with their favorite move and demonstrate for the team! Some suggestions: Tapping the ball with the soles of the feet Jumping over the ball Running with the ball Dribble with the laces: slow down and push the ball lightly-left, right and alternate Kick, bounce, kick Sole drag backs: hopping between feet, move backwards, dragging the ball back, alternating between the sole of the shoes Changing direction with the ball. Change the tempo- slow to fast and fast to slow. Bouncing the ball Throwing the ball and catching it Dropping the ball to your feet Dropping the ball to your thighs Push the ball from side to side, right to left and back again Toe taps: hopping from one foot to the other, tapping the ball with the opposite foot each time Sole push: pushing the ball forward with the sole of the shoes

7 4 RELAY TIME Arranging the players in equal lines. Have them all stand behind a row of cones. Each will take a turn through the cones, return and the next player will follow. Each session can focus on different movement skills and performing them in different directions. While this activity is played in relay style, it is important to ensure that the players are not trying to win but rather are completing the exercises properly. Pick different combinations of the following or make up your own to work on each session. Running forward in a figure 8 Hop through on both feet Side step in figure 8 Crab crawl Monkey walk Running backward in a figure 8 Hop through on right foot only/left foot only Jump side to side Jump directly over OBSTACLE COURSE This can be used as an obstacle course as shown. Alternatively break it up and use any one of the set ups individually. Encourage all the different movement skills noted above or come up with your own! Make it fun and exciting as you bounce, crawl, hop, skip and run around the course! A FEW MORE IDEA S: LEAP FROG Skip the cones and use the players! Have the players jump over each other to get to the other side of the playing area. FOLLOW THE LEADER You can incorporate any movement skills you wish, from quick, tiny, fairy-feet to huge, angry, giant-feet! Have the kids take a turn leading the line and come up with their favorite move. OVER UNDER In pairs of 2, have the players stand back to back; each pair with a ball. The first player will pass the ball up and over their head to the player behind, who will then pass back through the legs to the first player. Add a challenge and see how many passes each pair can do in a minute.

8 5 THEME: Dribbling Ball Manipulation: Min 0-15 Dribbling with the laces Running with the ball Push the ball from side to side Sole drag backs ABC s: Min Relay races figure 8 around the cones o First round without the ball o Add the ball in- forward dribble and shuffle side to side Fun Game: Min Six goal game PG. 8 Set up six, 2 foot gates Coach players to keep head up Coach players to change direction Sample Session Plan Jump forwards and backwards over the ball Toe taps hoping from left to right Game Time: Min Encourage: running with the ball Using the laces Reflection:

9 6 THEME: Ball Manipulation 6:00-6:15 Session Plan ABC s 6:15-6:25 Fun Game 6: 25-6:45 Game Time 6:45-7:00 (Coach your practice theme) Reflection:

10 7 Fun Games Hex Field Game In the biggest area of the field the ball is played wide. Attacking movement comes way from the ball. The ball is played as far forward and wide as possible. Attacking runs are made centrally. Purpose Works on defending in pairs and groups, attacking transition, passing combinations and shooting. Creates and increased challenge as the player approaches the goal. Players pick up their speed as they go forward. Organization Field is 30x25 with each corner coned off to create a hexagon. Use two big goals with keepers and 3 vs.3 on the field. Directions Play is a regular scrimmage on the modified field. The zoned off corner space is out of bounds. Objectives & Tips Encourage players to increase their speed of play closer to goal as space diminishes. Encourage width in the development phase of an attack to challenge the defending team. Play is developed from the back. The attacking run is central.

11 Fun Games 8 Six Goal Game Play a ball any time a goal is scored or a ball goes out of bounds. Teams can look to the bumpers for support. Play in additional balls to any inactive players. Remind the bumpers to move so they can support different plays. Purpose Using multiple goals, encourages players to keep their heads up and be searching for scoring opportunities. Players work on dribbling to get to goal or identify when to change their direction. Organization In a 25*35 yard grid, mark corners with cones. Create three goals, each measuring 2 yards wide, with cones on each end line. Divide players into three teams, each with a different coloured pinnie. Soccer balls are on the side, with you. Directions Teams will play 4v4 while one team is on the end lines acting as bumpers. Teams each play for 2 minutes before one team will switch with the bumpers. You are the boss of the ball and will play in each ball. Objectives & Tips The players need to decide when they can dribble to penetrate to the goal or change directions to find another scoring option. More than one ball can be played at a time. This will encourage more players to participate. Switch it up! Have the bumpers act as gate keepers, stepping in and closing different gates at different times. Closing off gate with the bumpers will make this activity more challenging!

12 9 Fun Games Coconuts The player in possession identifies a clear passing channel between two opponents and has a clear sight of the target. An accurate and weighted inside of the foot pass is used to try to score. Purpose Improve passing combinations, attacking transition and defending in pairs and groups. Passing along the ground between 5-15 yards. Receiving using the feet. Work on attacking and defending as an individual, pair and small group. Organization 30 x 25 yard area. Set inside of the playing space, balls are placed on 3 cones at either end of the area to create 3 targets. The targets are 5 yards from each end line. Directions The objective of the game is to have players pass or dribble the game ball into a target knocking off the target ball. When successful reset the target and the play continues. Encouraged the players to use the playing space behind the targets when on attack. The defending team is effective in denying a clear channel to the targets. The player in possession decides to pass the ball and initiates a quick switch of the play. Objectives & Tips Encourage players to play forward or switch the play. Remind players to use both the horizontal and vertical space that is available. The defending team denies a clear channel to the targets, has the far side player marked. Play is switched, far side player moves into a position behind the target. If the pass/shot at the target misses the far side player is in position to collect the ball and keep the attack alive

13 Fun Games 10 Knock and Move The first pass is played into a central player. The passer moves off at an angle to receive the ball back. The central player makes a bending run wide and away. The first passer plays the ball to the runner and moves to the central position. Purpose Works on passing and passing combinations. Short passing along the ground 5-15 yards. Receiving the ball using the feet and mobility on and off the ground. Develops the passing and receiving technique as well as patterns of movement. Organization Use sets of 4 players yards apart. Position one player between in the middle. Directions The activity is a 4 pass sequence, with 4 corresponding movements. Once the sequence is played it comes back the other way. The passing sequence involves four passes and four movements. The sequence goes back and forth and is continuous. Objectives & Tips Have players play the way they face and turn without the ball. Make sure the spin movement of the middle player is wide, not long. The ball is played to the player at the opposite end of the space. The passer follows the pass. The entire sequence of four passes and four movements then resets the other way.

14 11 Fun Games Micro Soccer The player with the ball commits the opponent on the dribble. Other 3 attacking players employ width and mobility to get open. 4 white players establish a shape to stretch the 3 blue players. Purpose Encourages speed of play and positive transitions to attack. Works on passing combinations, defending in pairs and groups and shooting. Organization 35 x 25yard field with 5 yard end zones and small goals. Play is 4 vs. 4. Directions The game commences with the coach passing to one of the teams of 4. The defending team must drop one player back into the end zone, to leave 3 defenders against 4 attackers. When the ball is turned over, the team losing possession must drop a player into the defensive zone and the attacking team can attack at full strength 4v3. Objectives & Tips The blue team s strike at goal is saved. White team quickly transition with an outlet pass. Simultaneously, one blue player immediately recovers to the goal. Get players to play fast and positive in attacking transition. Have a good supply of balls so play is continuous and fast paced. The white team breaks down the well-organized defense. A give and go eliminates a blue opponent allowing the white player to get into the space behind.

15 Fun Games 12 Mirror Goal Blue player dribbles and shoots. White goalkeeper recovers ball. White shooter is ready to play. Blue player dribbles and shoots. White goalkeeper gives up a rebound. Blue player can finish rebound with one touch. Purpose To encourage players to be direct to goal The use of the Mirror Goal gives the players lots of opportunity to shoot at goal. It also allows for the efficient retrieval of balls and the opportunity for the coach to critically observe the players technique. Organization Set up an appropriately sized goal using cones. 2 teams of 4 players, with a ball each are on either side of the goal. The distance from goal should be appropriate for their technical level of the players start with 20 yards and then modify. Directions One team provides a goalkeeper. The first player from the opposing team dribbles the ball forward and shoots before a cone marking a designated distance from goal. After the shot the shooter moves forward to be in goal and receives a shot from the other direction. The outgoing keeper is responsible for retrieving the ball and returns to their team. The first player in line from the other side now. Objectives & Tips Provide the players valuable repetition of striking a moving ball at goal Observe closely the position of the nonkicking foot and the head at the moment of impact as this will impact the strength and direction of the shot. A server plays the ball to the blue player. White goalkeeper retrieves the ball. + Immediately a server for white plays a ball forward.

16 13 Fun Games Shooting Circle A pass made to a central targets is laid off to the outside. The shooter runs onto the ball. The shooter attempts to score near and far post. Purpose Works on passing combinations and attacking transition, as well as shooting. This activity creates shooting frequency. The types of shooting scenarios can be varied and the coach can observe closely to provide individual instruction. Organization Use 2 big goals with keepers. The distance between goals should provide an appropriate challenge. Start with groups of players at each goal with plenty of balls. Directions The ball is passed by the shooter to a target who lays it off for a shot. When the ball is dead the shooter becomes the target and the target retrieves the ball Objectives & Tips Give the players repetitions for strikes at goal with a variety of service. Encourage players to take a look at the goalkeeper s position as they move, without the ball, on to the shot. Head over the ball for the shot. A pass made to the central target is played back. Shooter must collect ball and dribble before shot.

17 Fun Games 14 N.E.W.S. Blue team combined effectively from one target to the other. Target players moves along the line to receive the final pass. The white team defends well. The target player moves well in support of the ball. The target players involved multiple times. Purpose Works on passing combinations, attacking transition and defending in pairs and groups. This activity helps players develop a rhythm and purpose in possession. Organization 30 x30 yard square. Play is 3v3 in the area with a target player on two sides for each team (5v5). The target players are on opposite sides of the square. Directions Each team seeks to maintain possession using their target players. The objective is to move across the square by combining passes and avoiding turning the ball over to the other team. Objectives & Tips Encourage players to be positive in possession. observe the supporting movements of the target players. Off the ball, an inside player anticipates and moves to receive. An immediate pass from the second target player maintains possession.

18 15 Fun Games Subs Up 3 v 3 with goalkeepers. Player immediately penetrates on the dribble. The decision to dribble is a good one. The coach calls for all players to sub out. One player in white has responded quickest. The urgency to get in is good and scores. Purpose Works on passing combinations, attacking transition, defending in pairs and groups, as well as shooting To encourage players to react quickly to transition moments of the game. Organization 25 x 20 yard area with a goal at each end. Players are split into 2 teams with a goalkeeper for each team. Play 3 vs. 3 with extra players for both teams on the side of the field. Directions Every time the ball goes out of play the coach serves in another ball. After a number of repetitions the coach calls subs up and all players must exchange with teammates. The players and the teams that react the quickest will have the opportunity to score as the opponent is transitioning into defence. Players will be engaged and ready to switch in on the coach s command. Objectives & Tips The coach plays in a 50/50 ball. The white player immediately plays a penetrating forward pass. The decision to pass quickly is a good one.

19 Fun Games 16 Triangle Technical Warm Up The ball is passed to the outside of the cone. The passer then follows their pass. The receiver passes the ball on to the next player. The ball is passed to the outside of the cone. The receiver passes the ball back. A give and go is completed around the cone. Purpose Works on passing combinations. Physically activates players in a technical pattern warm up, that focuses on passing, receiving and movement with the ball. Organization 3 cones, yards apart, make an equilateral triangle. At 2 of the cones there is a player and at one cone there are 2 players. Play commences from the cone with 2 players Directions The warm up activity has a series of prescribed progressions of passing and movement. To begin, players pass to the outside of the triangle in a clockwise direction. The pass should be firm and along the ground. Once a rhythm has been established, the coach can introduce passing combinations, such as a give and go or overlap. Objectives Get the players passing and moving with purpose. Encourage/demand technical sharpness as the activity is unopposed. The ball is passed to the outside of the cone. The receiver passes the ball back. The ball is passed across the triangle.

20 17 Fun Games Wide Gate Game White commits blue on the dribble. The pass forward is followed by a wide run Blue penetrates on the dribble. The blue target checks to the back post. Purpose Works on passing combinations, attacking transition, as well as defending in pairs and groups. This activity encourages players to support passes they play forward. It reinforces the importance of width and mobility in the attack. Organization Field is 30x25 with wide gates on the half way line. Two small goals with keepers and 3 vs.3 on the field. Directions In each half there is a 2 vs. 1 advantage to the team defending that end. When the ball is play forward to the lone target one of the deeper players must support by running forward through the gates. Objectives To have effective defending at the point of the ball to allow for effective team defense. make sure your vision takes in all members of the defending team and can assess their positions. The ball is played forward to the target. The third player moves off the ball to support.

21 Fun Games 18 Numbers up to Goal 1 player dribbles at pace before a strike at goal. Opposing players are on deck to attack. Attacker on the ball commits the defender. 2nd attacker receives a pass for a shot at goal. Purpose Works on passing combinations, attacking transition, defending in pairs and groups as well as shooting. Encourages players to be direct to goal and to identify a numbers up situation. Organization 30 x 25 yards with 1 goal. A goalkeeper and 2 teams of 4 players. Supply of balls and 2 sets of pinnies. Directions Play begins with 1 attacker v goalkeeper. Whatever the outcome, the attacking player becomes a defender. 2 attackers set off from the cones and attempt to score past the defender and goalkeeper. The defender steps off the field and re-joins the line. As before, once the ball is won by the defenders or a goal is scored, the 2 attackers now transition to being the defenders against the next 3 attacking players. The next progression is 4v3 and the final progression is 4v4. If the defenders win the ball they should return it to the coach as a counter option. Restart the game, switching out the goalkeeper. Objectives Encourage players to play incisively and quickly to goal. Encourage each new attack to begin immediately after the ball goes dead. The game progresses to a 4 vs. 4. The attacking team pass and move to create a shot.

22 19 PLAYER POSITIONS The Airplane Formation This formation allows us to be creative moving forward with the overload of the picture. Focus point is the double diamond~ provides structure and options for attacking and defending. Wingers can also operate as fullbacks and provide good defensive cover and attacking options. Natural triangles are formed which is the basis of support. It uses the space on the field with the distribution of players. GAME COACHING KEYS Players should play all positions throughout the season. Only playing one position throughout each game, minimum half game. Recommend full game for goal keeper. Alow player to play atleast 15 minutes before making subsitutions. Players start to get adjusted to the real game, gives them an opportunity to get into the game Encourage players to play the ball with purpose, not just kick or get it out. Focus on general attacking principle of spreading out. Focus on general defending principle of being compact. Halftime Focus on 3 Main points, be positive!!

23 What you need to know.. U10 RULES Games are played 7 v 7 including GK. SUBS allowed on any stoppage. All players should play at least 50% of the game. No jewellery allowed to be worn. Shin pads must be worn. If both teams have same color jerseys, home team has to wear pinnies of different color. 2 thirty minute halves with a 5-minute halftime. Players need to be 6 yards away from a free kick. Referees will be assigned and are to be respected! Decisions not to be challenged by coaches, parents or players. Goals can be scored from inside the penalty area. NO offside. All fouls are indirect free kicks. A goal will only count if it is touched by a teammate or opponent before crossing the goal line. No penalty kicks, if a foul is committed inside the penalty area, the free kick will be taken from outside the penalty area. Goal Keeper has 5 seconds to release the ball once he/she has control of the ball. Throw-ins: Balls played out of bounds will be awarded to the opposite team for a throw in. Both feet behind the sideline. Part of each foot must be touching the ground as the ball is thrown. Players must make a distinctive throwing motion, delivering the ball from behind their head. Do not be overly concerned with players following proper technique. Goal kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the attacking team, go to the goal keeper for a goal kick. Goal keeper may kick the ball from anywhere in the goal area. Players should all retreat to center line. Corner Kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the defending team, will be awarded to the opposite team for a corner kick. 20 If interested the in complete list of EMSA laws, please visit our

24 21 FAQ First steps Contact your assistant coach immediately. If assigned a team manager contact immediately as well. Contact parents via as soon as you have your team lists. They will be anxious to hear about their child s season. Ask for a reply- Any that do not respond should be contacted by phone to ensure the is correct in the TRSA database. Be sure to BCC all parents until you have agreed consent on sharing. Initial Team Meeting Prior to the start of the season, even just before the first game. Deliver team jerseys. Discuss your goals and expectations for the season. Discuss respect- TRSA values as outlined on the back of this guide. Discuss/delegate important roles parents can take on during the season. o Designate a team manager if not assigned. o Someone to help set up equipment. o Parents can each sign up for a snack day/you or your team manager can assign each family a designated day. Introduce teammates! Choose your team name! Run a few fun games. Practices It is recommended you have 1 practice each week along with your 2 scheduled game days. You schedule your own practices. Pick a day that works best for your team. You may use any field not in use by another team. It is not necessary to book fields for practices. Referees Coaches will be given a cheque for 6 home games to patreferee fees. Only required to pay when you are the home team. Referee fees will be provided. Further information will be provided. Game Sheet Books U10 teams require game sheet books. These will be provided at the mandatory SWEMSA coaches meeting on April 23, See SWEMSA website for details. Player Equipment TRSA provides all players with a soccer jersey, which they may keep. Players provide their own. Shorts- pants are acceptable. Socks- you can decide if you would like a specific colour. Shoes-cleats are recommended, running shoes are acceptable. Shin pads- mandatory. Soccer ball (size 4). Water bottle.

25 FAQ 22 Rainout/Field closures Games are ON unless fields are closed by the City of Edmonton. Field closure information is found: o o By phoning Information 4pm. Please use your judgment, if you arrive there is lighting or fields are unsafe games should be canceled. Team Photos TRSA is not providing team photos, but players/teams may make their own arrangements for team photos. A parent can take this on as their volunteer commitment or teams can hire a photographer at their own cost. Tournament TRSA hosts the largest U10 tournament in Alberta and all TRSA teams are required to play. Registration is free for TRSA teams. June 17,18, Registration Opens: May 1, 2016 Registration Closes: June 8, 2016 Go to for more information.

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28 VALUES T Teamwork Inclusion Community Unity Commitment to something bigger than you R Relationships Engagement Parents with kids and coaches engage Understanding communication Kids relationships Partnerships/support S Sportsmanship A safe place to participate Respect team, officials, game Commitment to team Civility behaviour, language, age appropriate (as a coach) Diplomacy Fair play Polite competition Respect for the game/opponents A Active Participation/healthy movement Active volunteers