Extracts taken from the Olympic Charter:
1. Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
2. The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man/woman, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.
3. The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. The organization, administration and management of sport must be controlled by independent sports organizations.
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I am committed to coaching soccer well |
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I am a good role model for players |
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I have a clear vision of success |
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I communicate well and often |
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Players enjoy playing for me |
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I know how to build a team |
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My practices are well organized |
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I can identify talent |
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I understand game tactics |
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I coach game day well |
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I am a 'panic-free' zone |
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My relationships with players are good |
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I get the best out of my players |
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I share 'ownership' with my players |
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I am a good listener |
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My teams never quit |
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Teach the word 'OPEN" to your players. Ask your players what it means to be "OPEN" then demonstrate cases where a player may not be OPEN:
- too close to the ball,
- too far from the ball,
- stood behind a defender,
- stood next to their own teammate.
Demonstrate where a player can move to "get OPEN" or "OPEN up".
- good distance of support from the ball, not too far, not too close,
- good angle of support: make a clear passing lane that will be difficult for defender to intercept,
- in space If they can constantly think to being OPEN in relation to:
- the ball,
- the defender,
- their teammates then the play may start to OPEN up.
BUT remember to be patient:
- they will forget,
- they want the ball and may not trust their teammates will pass it to them.
Although having your players wan the ball is a healthy sign of their enthusiasm. From the sidelines, you can just simplify your communication to "are you OPEN Jane?" "Johnny, can you get open", "Red Bulls, OPEN Up". Much better than shouting specifics which can be confusing, restrictive and inhibit the players thinking and decision making. It can also take away a lot the enjoyment from the game. Hope this helps BUT don't expect immediate results. PATIENCE. As long as the kids are aware. A SIMPLE WARM-UP GAME: 1 TEAM, 3 BALLS: RULES: CONTROL, PASS, MOVE INTO SPACE/GET OPEN.
Watch Barcelona pre-game warm-up. If it's good enough for them....
How to encourage your soccer-playing child
- Focus not on winning itself but on winning behavior. So his/her team lost– never mind, he/she still took a great free kick.
- Before a game, ask him/her what he wants to get out of it. Maybe he/she has been practicing a tricky tackle, in which case you can say: “I saw you do it three times. Fantastic.”
- Cheer from the touchline but don’t issue instructions.
- Beware of conversation on the car journey home. Try not to interrogate him and concentrate on positive feedback.
- Emphasizing “personal bests” – quality crosses, long passes, etc – is the way to build self-confidence.
- The first question back at home should not be “Did you win?” but “Did you have a good time?”
- When looking for a club for your child, go to a game and watch the body language and conduct of players, parents and the coach. Ask about substitution and rotation policies – will everyone in the side get a game?
- Don’t try to live out thwarted ambitions through your child.
http://www.dusc.net/pages/index.php/blogs/rec-blog/item/151-lequip-petit-soccer-with-soul
Introducing turns, moves and different tricks with the ball may not seem to be so relevant when playing the game but what it does is help inspire the player to have fun with the ball, practice with the ball and develop a control which requires hours and hours of practice alone with the ball.
The tricks and moves can make that practice interesting and infinite. Asked the kids what their favorite move in soccer is or have them come back next week having mastered their favorite one.
Here is a link to a bunch in the coaching resources section under videos/turns and moves:
http://www.dusc.net/~dusc2009/pages/index.php/resources/videos/turns-and-moves
Watch a video of the most playful soccer player of all time....RONALDIHNO!!!
Soccer journalist, SImon Kuper, asks himself "Why do people love sports so uc?" In his last sports column he reveals the answer.... http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/46cadf7a-c809-11df-ae3a-00144feab49a.html#axzz1bQK0X7oC
