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Coaching Links >
Use these links to help find drills, games, and other resources. Get creative in what you do. If you have or come across something that really works, please let us know as we are developing an age appropriate games and drills page. Check back from time to time to see its progress.


Eteamz - drills, games, and more

Finesoccer - archive of soccer drills

Strongsoccer - drills and moves with video clips

National Soccer Coaches of America - Great full resource with a Coaching Tips Archive

2touchsoccer - drills, psychology, coaching interviews

Footy4kids - One stop coaching site

And Again - Many drills and games

 

Risk Management >

If you have not filled out a risk management form, you can either print out the pdf form below, or follow the risk management link and fill it out online. All coaches are required by the league to have their risk management cards before the first contest. You will not be allowed on the sidelines without it beginning this spring.

Risk Management Online
PDF Version



 


Coaches

Experience the joy of sharing the game with young kids. Volunteer to coach today! Afraid you don't know enough to teach the kids? We provide manuals that will help with the practices and games. If you have questions, give us a call - 719-2517.

Equipment Return for Coaches
Please return your equipment to the Berends' house to be inventoried and stored for the summer. Email Ryan Berends when you have made the drop as the tags did not hold as well as planned.


All coaches, assistants, and board members are required to have their risk management cards on file before the first contest by the league. No coach or assistant will be allowed on the sidelines without it starting this spring.

Risk Management Online
Risk Management Printable PDF
Sample Team Roster with Snack Schedule

 

Thank you to all coaches for volunteering your time and talents as an investment in our youth. You are helping to shape a better future through soccer. Below is the coaches code of conduct to help keep the proper focus throughout the seasons for yourself, your players, and the parents.

  • Create a positive, enjoyable experience for the players.
  • Be a role model and encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and good work ethic.
  • Give all players equality in enthusiasm and playing time regardless of their ability.
  • Concern yourself with player skill development, not wins and losses.
  • Develop practice plans that engage as many athletes as possible.
  • Be prepared, organized, and on time.

Players not only represent themselves, but also you as a coach, the team, and the NMSC. Their actions are just as loud as their words. It is imperitive that you demand good sportsmanship out of your players in all aspects of the game both on the field and off.

  • Respect the officials, opponents, team mates, fans, and themselves at all times.
  • Be competative, but have fun. It is a game.
  • Be modest in winning (the loser is still disappointed)
  • Have dignity in defeat (give the winner their dues)

Parents have the ability to really add to the soccer experience, or really detract from it. Encourage your parents to be as positive as can be and allow the game to be played by their son or daughter. A parental huddle before the first game can be very beneficial. Here are a few topics that may help.

  • Respect the officials and their decisions.
  • Allow the coaches to coach during a game (kids get confused with directives coming from all over)
  • Learn the rules of the game.
  • Win with pride, lose with dignity.