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Rules of the Game

Click here for ASA Rules for U7-U12.

Click here for MYSA rules.

Click here for "Soccer for Parents"

 

NE Revolution Academy Training 

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

Training Session 4

Training Session 5

Training Session 6

Training Session 7

Training Session 8

 

Practice Libraries

Session Plan

Shooting

Dribbling

Receiving

Defending

Passing

Skill Session

Warm Up Drills

PEP Exercises

Coaching U6-U12 Age-Appropriate Curriculum

Training Program Manual for U7 and U8

Fundamentals, Technical Soccer

MYSA U8 and U9 Coaching Instruction

MYSA U10 and U12 Coaching Instruction

New England Revolution Development Academy: "Developmental Session U6-U12 Curriculum"

 

Templates and Other Materials

Team Welcome Letter

Practice reminder email template

Game reminder email template

"Fridge" Sheet

Accident report

 

Travel Coach Information

Information regarding Travel Coaching

U11 Travel Coach Profile Form for Spring 2010

Travel Coach selection process

CORI Form

 

Useful Links

BBC Skills Training videos

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

CORI Form

 

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.

 

Click here for local courses being offered in 2009.

 

 

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.