COACH’S TOOL KIT STAGE ONE – ACTIVE START
Teacher. Mentor. Role model.
Cheerleader. Parent.
Occasional disciplinarian.
Soccer coaches wear many different hats,
particularly when they’re training young
players, many of whom are lacing up their
cleats for the first time.
You might find
yourself leading a fun activity one minute
and reining in a distracted player the next.
You must be flexible, because a session
or drill that was meant to last 10 minutes
might need to be switched up after half
that time to keep the players engaged.
Above all, make sure everyone is enjoying
the session—including you Being a coach is demanding, but it’s also
incredibly rewarding.
There’s nothing quite
like witnessing the thrill a young player
gets when they score their first goal, or
make a fantastic pass.
And the lessons a
child learns from a good coach can last a
lifetime.
The objective isn’t just to develop better
soccer players—it’s to develop wellrounded people who are disciplined,
persistent and able to work well with
others.
Shaping the lives of young people is a
tremendous responsibility. As a coach,
you must do everything you can to foster
a player’s love for the game, and to help
them achieve their potential.
Good coaches seek out new ways to
develop their knowledge of the game and
how players learn.
This toolkit is designed
to get you started.
But it’s not just about what you teach. It’s
about how you teach.
Ultimately, it’s your personality and
enthusiasm that will have the biggest
impact on your players.
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