Coaches Meeting
Mini Training Session:
When: Sunday, September 12 for non-licensed coaches and coaches with
little or limited experience with the U8/U9 age group.
Sunday, September 26 for U10 coaches and coaches with
some coaching experience
Time: 4-6:00pm
Location: Voc Tech
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
U13/U14 Travel Guest Coaching
What: Coaching instruction provided by East Coast Soccer
Who: U13 and U14 travel teams
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Comments: One session per travel team. Coaches welcome to attend, help and learn.
U12 Travel Guest Coaching
What: Coaching instruction provided by MYSA
Who: U12 travel teams
When: Fridays beginning September 10
Location: Upper Sanborn
Cost: Free
Comments: Coaches will work with MYSA to provide practice plan and receive feedback from MYSA when executing a practice plan.
Rules of the Game
Click here for ASA Rules for U7-U12.
Click here for "Soccer for Parents"
Practice Libraries
PEP Exercises - Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance
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
MYSA Coaching Instruction Sessions
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 - Week 1
MYSA Coaching Instruction U10/U12 - Week 1
MYSA Coaching Instruction U10/U12 and U8/U9 - Week 2
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 and U10/U12 - Week 3
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 and U10/U12 - Week 4
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 and U10/U12 - Week 5
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 and U10/U12 - Week 6
MYSA Coaching Instruction U8/U9 and U10/U12 - Week 7
NE Revolution Academy Training
New England Revolution Development Academy: "Developmental Session U6-U12 Curriculum"
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).
Templates and Other Materials
Practice reminder email template
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
Useful Links
This link includes videos and animations of popular dribbling moves and other skills.
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.
