Coaches Kick Off Meeting Season Starts week of June 3rd
Coaching Development
Theory Session (at EYSC office 270 Galaxy Blvd)
Tuesday May 28th Theory Session
(at EYSC office 270 Galaxy Blvd)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Under 4 to Under 6 Division Coaches
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Under 7 to Under 8 Division Coaches
Wednesday May 29th Theory Session
(at EYSC office 270 Galaxy Blvd)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Under 9 – Under 12 Division Coaches
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Under 13 and up Division Coaches
Thursday May 30th Theory Session
(at EYSC office 270 Galaxy Blvd)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Under 4 – Under 6 (repeat session)
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Under 7 – Under 12 (repeat session)
Practical Sessions On Field
Friday May 31st
SPRING PRIMER for both Coaches and Players. Teams are encouraged.
(Richview reservoir – North West Corner of Martingrove and Eglinton Avenue)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm U13 – U18 field session (warm up, cool down) injury prevention and FIFA 11 Plus and scrimmage.
Saturday June 1st
(Richview reservoir – North West Corner of Martingrove and Eglinton Avenue)
9:00 – 10:20 am Under 4 Under 5 Under 6
10:30 – 11:50 pm Under 7 Under 8
12:00 – 1:30 pm Under 9 – Under 12
Topics to be covered (under both theory and practical sessions)
U4 – U6
The Role of the Coach
Laying the foundations – important first touches
Creating a safe and positive learning environment
Fun games for engagement and skill development
U 7 and U8
The role of the Coach
Practice – selecting and running appropriate activities
Warm up exercises ( Pre game)
Skill Development
U9 – U12
The role of the Coach
Designing and Running Effective Practices
Skill Development (Advanced)
Bridging the Gap – Dealing with varying skills and maturation levels
U13 – U18
The role of the coach
Effective warm-up /Cool Down
Principles of play
Game management
Coaching in the game
Team Building
Bridging the gap
OTHER RESOURCES
Grassroot Soccer. What is it?
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/player-grassroots
These links consist of Active Start (U4 to U6), Fundamentals (U7, U8) and Learn to Train (U9 to U12) Activities
Session Plans (PDF)
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/grassroots-practices
Examples of Sessions (video)
Please feel free to use the following resources to ensure you have a safe and happy season.
Coach Resources
Emergency Action Plan Template
Any questions or concerns, please email technicaldirector@etobicokeyouthsoccer.com