| TRAINING MATERIALS |
Assistant Coach Series: U12
Activity Aid |
by Dr. Thomas Fleck & John Cossaboon
Activity aids for the Parent/Coach. This book presents twenty training sessions in which technical training with tactical implications is emphasized. |
Assistant Coach Series: U10
Activity Aid |
by Dr. Thomas Fleck & John Cossaboon
Activity aids for the Parent/Coach. Each session includes: warm-up, individual, small group and large group activities. |
Assistant Coach Series: U6/U8
Activity Aid |
by Dr. Thomas Fleck & John Cossaboon
Activity aids for the Parent/Coach. All sessions key on development in a low stress, fun-filled environment. |
Attitudes are Contagious (video) |
by Massachusetts Youth Soccer
This video addresses the issue of parental behavior at youth soccer games with the goal of making the sidelines more positive for both players and referees. |
Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching
Youth Soccer |
by Bobby Clark
This book is aimed at helping coaches teach 6- to 12-year-old boys and girls the basics of soccer, sportsmanship and teamwork as well as the fun and rewards of the game. |
Baffled Parent's Guide to Great
Soccer Drills |
by Tom Fleck & Ron Quinn
This book contains 125 dynamic games and activities designed to keep your players moving, thinking, and most of all, having fun. |
Coaching the U12 Player:
Years of Refinement |
by Dr. Thomas Fleck & John Cossaboon
Chapters include technical development, tactical awareness, player responsibilities, economical training, 2 v. 2, care and prevention of injuries and questions from U12 coaches. |
| FIFA Laws of the Game |
Laws and procedures for the current season. |
First Step: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Program (video)
|
by Minnesota Sports Medicine
This video and accompanying manual is divided up into six sections: The Warm-up, Core Strength, Agility and Balance, Leg Strengthening, Plyometrics and Flexibility. With proper execution and oversight from coaches, First Step can help soccer players and teams move their performance to the next level. |
| Laws of the Game Made Easy |
by U.S. Soccer
A brief, entertaining, illustrated review of the official Laws of the Game. It is aimed at players, referees, coaches, parents and spectators involved in the thousands of games being played at local parks every weekend. |
| Officials Handbook for Small-Sided Games |
Modified rules for U6–U12 age groups. |
The Quick Series: Practice Games
for Players 10 and Under |
by U.S. Soccer (Pocket size reference guide)
20 fun games guaranteed to boost your players' attention span and enthusiasm to practice skills such as: ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting and tackling. |
The Quick Series: Practice Games
for Players 11 and Over |
by U.S. Soccer (Pocket size reference guide)
20 fun games guaranteed to boost your players' attention span and enthusiasm to practice skills such as: ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, tackling and heading. |
| The Quick Series: Soccer Laws |
by U.S. Soccer (Pocket size reference guide)
Learn all about the basic rules of soccer. This guide introduces the basic concepts of the rules of soccer. It outlines the most frequently encountered rules and holds a series of offside ruling diagrams. |
| The Quick Series: Soccer Skills |
by U.S. Soccer (Pocket size reference guide)
Develop and improve your basic soccer playing abilities. Designed for the active soccer player wanting to improve on passing, ball control, shooting, tackling and heading. |
| The Quick Series: Soccer Tactics |
by U.S. Soccer (Pocket size reference guide)
Learn all about the various soccer tactics and fundamental game principles. This guide addresses the offensive and defensive principles to be mastered by all players. |
The Official US Youth Soccer
Coaching Manual |
by US Youth Soccer
This book deals with the most important years in player development - ages five through fourteen. Our philosophy of coaching youth soccer places great importance on age appropriate activities and creating a child centered learning environment. |
| Youth Soccer Parent/Coach Primer |
by Dr. Thomas Fleck & John Cossaboon
Humorous insights, training sessions and diagrams present a complete picture of understanding and training for young players, ages 6 to 9 years old. |
