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FALL 2011
DC Stoddert Soccer Recreational Program
Relevant Background
Have 2 kids (4th and 6th graders)Coach my daughter’s recreational team (GU10)Part of VYSA’s coaching education & Olympic
Development Program (ODP) staff Worked for Stoddert since 2003Have US Soccer “A” license and National Youth
LicensePlayed and coached in recreational and travel
programs at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels (VA/DC, GA, NC, TN, PA, NY, KS, OH)
Technical Director Responsibilities
COACHING EDUCATIONTeaching US Soccer License Courses (D, E, F)Writing Age-Specific Practice CurriculumE-mailing Weekly Coaching Tips in-SeasonConducting Coach and Player clinics (calendar
on website & via e-mail September 12th)Hosting Monthly Roundtable at Public Tenley
First one – Thursday, September 15thObserving and helping coaches with their teams
Technical Director Responsibilities
PLAYER DEVELOPMENTDeveloping tools, resources, and programs to give
all recreational players access to quality trainingEnsuring that recreational players are developing
appropriate skills Age-specific curriculum & information Coaches rotating players through all positions
Arranging goalkeeping training sessionsOrganizing winter indoor clinic program, summer
campsEvaluating programs to ensure we meet club needs
Technical Director Responsibilities
OTHER:Maintaining list of professional coaches for hireCommunicating club policies to parentsStaying abreast of current trends and research
on youth development and coaching – sharing this information with recreational coaches
Creating opportunities for recreational players to interact with travel players
Serving as a general resource for recreational parents, players, and coaches
Coaching Philosophy: RECREATIONAL SOCCER
Two Components – InterdependentFUN
Positive coaching Activities that teach the game vs. drills Teach the players rather than the drills
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Understand the needs of individual players as well
as those of the team Age-appropriate activities with specific objectives Develop the tools to help players reach their
potential
Cycle of Development – Teaching Soccer
GAME
ANALYSIS
TRAINING
Practice Tools: Session Format from US Soccer
US Soccer Format for Practices:
Technical Warm-Up (10-15 minutes)Small-Sided Activity (10-15 min)
Expanded Small-Sided Activity (15-20 min)Small-Sided Game (20-30 min)
Practice Tools: Corrections Using the Coaches’ Toolbox
Making Coaching Points During Practices:During the flow of the game/activity
Individuals Team
At natural stoppages (throw-ins, goal kicks, etc.) Individuals Team
“Freeze method” Team
Practice Tools: Manipulating Game Conditions for Different Outcomes
Size and/or Shape of FieldMaximum or Minimum of touches “Shot Clock” for quick play“Free” Players in channels outside field to
cross balls into other playersTarget Players and/or End Zones for goals“Neutral” players (always on offense or
defense)Uneven Numbers of players (i.e. 6 attackers
vs. 4 defenders, going to goal)
3 v 3 to four goals: DRIBBLING
3 v 3 to multiple goals: SHORT PASSING
3 v 3 to endlines: LONG PASSES/TRANSITION
