Coaches' Corner
Welcome to the NMYSA Coaches' Corner. This is where you will find coaching resources through our monthly features, videos, lesson plans and coaching articles. In addition, you can also find information on US Youth Soccer Coaches Connection and many other useful coaching links.
Video of the Month:
This month's video takes a look at formations. Roy Hodgson the current coach of Fulham FC in the English Premier League talks us through the basics of the 4-4-2 formation.
Previous Month's videos:
3v2 Training Activity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeHlmPaw_lI
1v1 Training Activity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqRrJXhFwGs
Soccer Shooting Drills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muaJmp4B5LM
Goalkeeper Punting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3q-JLQt6c
Session Plan of the Month:
This month's session involves activities to help young players dvelop the ability to keep possesion of the ball.
Under 8's Ball Possession
Previous Month's Session Plans:
Under 6's Control and Coordination
Under 8's Receiving
Under 6's Dribbling
Under 6's Striking the Ball
Under 8's and 10's Passing
Under 6's and 8's Movement
Under 8's Striking the Ball
Under 6's Dribbling and Change of Direction
Article of the Month:
This month's article takes a look at recreational soccer and asks "are the kids having fun":
Recreational Soccer
Previous Month's Articles:
Practice vs Games
Goalkeeper Training
They're all bunched up!
Coaching Guidelines
Let children play football like they do in Brazil
Heads Up!
The Want to Win
Refocusing the Player Development Model
Coaches Connection:
The Connection is all about connectivity and the ability to communicate with educators from across the country. Get connected with leaders in the field of coaching and player development. Stay current with discussions on such hot topics as small-sided games; recreation vs. competitive soccer; ethics and morals in sport.
Useful Coaching Links:
Associations/Organizations
US Youth Soccer
US Soccer
National Soccer Coaches Association of America
FA Coaches Association
UEFA(Union of European Football Associations)
Magazines/ Soccer News
Fox Soccer
ESPN Soccer NET
Soccer America Magazine
World Class Coaching
Succes in Soccer
Soccer Coaching International
Far Post Report
Training Sessions/ Coaching Info
Better Soccer More Fun
footy4kids - 100% youth soccer coaching
FUNdamental Soccer
Youth Soccer Fun
Jeff Pill's Online Drills
Soccer Training Guide
Soccer ROM
BruceBrownlee Soccer Coaching Notes
