Andover Soccer Association

One page practice plans are posted below for each of the 8 weeks of a season. These practice plans are designed to progressively develop ball skills throughout the season, and compliment other development areas that our coaches will offer (e.g., position play, communication, shape).

Training Session 1

Training Session 2

Training Session 3

Templates and Other Materials

Team Welcome Letter

Practice reminder email template

Game reminder email template

"Fridge" Sheet

Accident report

Session Plan form

Travel Coach Information

Click here to report travel game scores

Information regarding Travel Coaching

Travel Coach Profile Form for Fall 2010

Travel Coach selection process

CORI Form

Player Evaluation Criteria

Useful Links

BBC Skills Training videos

This link includes videos and animations of popular dribbling moves and other skills.

CORI Form

Player Burnout/Dropout Presentation for Parents and Coaches

Training/Classes for Coaches

Developing a team of skilled coaches is pivotal to the lasting success of ASA’s program. We are grateful to the many parents and supporters who donate their time. To help every coach improve their coaching skills and enjoy the whole experience to the fullest, we encourage coaches to engage in the following programs:

MYSA License Courses and Coaching Guidelines

The Mass Youth Soccer Association offers a wealth of resources for new and experienced coaches, including written guidelines and formal license training courses. License courses begin with “G”, and advance with the level of play to “A”, with each course being a prerequisite for the next course. Courses G through D are offered regularly throughout the state, and may be offered in Andover if we have sufficient demand.

NCSS Sports Safety Course

NSCAA has joined forces with the National Center for Sports Safety (NCSAA) to offer a comprehensive online sports safety course, which is known by the acronym of P.R.E.P.A.R.E.

To raise the national standards of coaches responsible for the safety and well-being of millions of young athletes, NCSS, in conjunction with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), developed P.R.E.P.A.R.E., an online sports safety course for coaches, particularly volunteer Moms and Dads, who need basic sports safety education.

The NCSAA is offering the course through their website at www.NSCAA.com. The 3 hour course costs only $28 and is fully reimbursable by ASA if you are an active volunteer or your children are registered players. Please note that the course must be taken in one session, so plan for a 3 hour commitment.

Course participants learn to P.R.E.P.A.R.E., an acronym that represents each of the targeted areas of emphasis in the course:

· P – Pre-plan, in case of emergencies

· R – Recognize emergencies

· E – Emergency Plan (pinpoint steps to be taken once an emergency occurs

· P – Principles of First Aid (basic first aid techniques)

· A – ABCs (basic steps of CPR)

· R – Return to Play (determine when it’s safe for players to return to play)

· E – Enjoy (encourage players to get back in the game)

After completing the course, each coach receives a sports safety patch and a certificate.

ASA PDP

While Player Development Programs are specifically designed for the players, we have learned that they are also quite constructive for coaches. We invite any coaches of the targeted PDP age groups to attend the PDP training sessions. You will benefit from watching the professional coaches, participating in drills and sharing experiences with your peers. Click here for Player Training Courses.