Okotoks Minor Soccer House League Coaches Outdoor 2014

Your Communication Chain Administrative – Usually through your manager to Angela: House League Coordinator -Shawna Zylstra Technical Matt Lumsden,

OMSA Expectations? Have fun – Every time we are on the field Respect – Each other – Our coaches – The opposition – The referees Learn – U4: that you can have fun and play games with a soccer ball, run in the right direction during games, various movements (Physical Literacy) – U6: run with the ball, dribble the ball, stop with the ball, speed up and slow down, turn with the ball, passing/shooting, get away from the teammate with the ball, go get the ball from the opposition, various movements – U8: like U6 + the difference between passing and shooting, ball control, triangles and diamonds, the sweeper keeper (pinnie), dribbling moves, defending, more advanced movements

Creating Your Team Environment Players’ and Parents – Roles and responsibilities – Expectations – Plan for the season – Communication chain – Aligned with OMSA House League Philosophy

Training Day Procedures Arrive early Have a plan Spend some time on technique – especially younger teams Finish with a game

Game Day Etiquette Cheering - “Well Done Jenny!” Abuse - “Reggie, you call that a pass?!” and “C’mon ref, she was tripped!” Directing - “Mary, go to the ball!” or “Johnny, take the ball outside” Officiating - “Offside! He’s offside!”, “That’s a foul!” Coaching - “Mary, be ready to go to the ball when it comes.”

Training & Development  Tech Training  Skills Festivals  OMSA Soccer Camps  July 28th – 31st July  Coach Development

Tech Training 5 x 1 hour sessions - $50pp Saturday- Kinsman Fields U U :15 U12- 12:30-1:30

Coach Development Active Start (U4/U6) 3.5 hours Fundamentals (U6/U8) Course Length: 7 hours. Learning To Train (L2T - U10/U12) 14 hours (2 days) Soccer For Life (U14+) 14 hours (2 days) Check for courses at calgaryminorsoccer.com and use the link on the left for NCCP Courses

Coach Development OMSA Coaching Clinics Dates

Online Coach Resources Bytesize Coaching Username: omsau4 Password: omsa4

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