| Game Guidelines The Basic Information on How to Coach Youth Games | ||||
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The Day Before The Game Prepare the lineup and substitution schedule. Remember that over the course of the season, all players should have the chance to: 1) play different positions; 2) be captain; 3) start and finish games. These things are important to your players (ask them!); they will notice. Check team equipment (balls, net, flags). Check the field location!
Remember to bring your equipment bag and substitution schedule, Have a good quality ball with you to use as a game ball (some clubs will provide the game ball). Have your team arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled kick-off time to allow an adequate warm-up period. It is important to stress this message to parents as well as players. Field Preparation Check your local club rules to determine who is responsible for setting up and taking down the nets and corner flags, If the responsibility is yours, arrive early enough to get the job done before warming up your team. You may want to organize the team parents to handle the net and flags for you. Team Warm-Up Simple passing, dribbling, shooting Activities; maximize touches. Have an assistant work with the players who will be goalkeepers for this game. Rules Your local club may have rules, which amend or modify the FIFA Laws of the Game to accommodate the age and skill level of your players. It is your responsibility as a coach to know what is expected of you, your players, the officials, and the spectators. You should know the rules and should carefully consider the spirit, which underlies them. Referee
Meet the referee and make note of his or her name. Ask any questions
you may have about game duration, allowable substitution times, etc. |
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