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How to build, manage and continually develop a soccer team.

In this section we'll be focusing on the key priorities of team development. That means your role as soccer coach and manager. But aren't the two the same? Well for a start when your coaching, your key aim is to develop the individuals and build a highly performing soccer team in the shortest time possible!

However, when you are wearing your managers hat, your role is a little different. You must harness all of the resources that you have at your disposal and use them to maximum effect. You must motivate, encourange, discipline, but above all see the wider picture than just coaching the team. Key decisions both on and off the field will rest on your shoulders and its your role to make sure that the right things happen most of the time.

In this section you will find thought provoking information on the following topics:

Recruitment of Players

Physical and Mental Preparation

Building Team Spirit

Team Talks

Handling Problem Players (& Parents)

Fitness for Soccer

Soccer Club Structure Video

In this 15minute video I'll explain the mechanics of how our soccer club operates. This video is in response to many queries that I've had regarding how we run our club. . . . keep reading

How to make successful soccer substitutions.

Making substitutions during the soccer game can be a difficult process. How do you maintain the balance of the soccer team yet still get all players on to the pitch? In this team management article we discuss some practical ways to handle this. . . . keep reading

Mini Soccer Player Characteristics - Age U6 to U9

In this soccer coaching video series, I layout for you the mental and psychological aspects of training soccer players. In this episode we'll take a look at the mini soccer players those in the U6 to U9 age category. . . . keep reading

How To Coach Your Strikers To Be The First Line Of Defence.

It's important that your defensive back four press up the soccer field when the ball is cleared out of your defensive area. In this soccer video we explain why, when, wher and how the press should occur. . . . keep reading

Do your players have the X Factor?

Quite a few of our members are seeking to make their teams more competitive. The kinds of problems they have described include players being scared of tackling, pulling out of challenges, a bit timid during the game or not standing up for themselves and getting knocked off the ball. . . . keep reading

Building confidence in junior and youth soccer players - Part 2

We all know that having players brimming with confidence is a good thing for the team and in this second part of the confidence articles, we'll be discussing what steps you can take to help build the confidence of your players. Learn the first three steps now... . . . keep reading

Building confidence in junior and youth soccer players.

If you listen to the soccer pundits on any TV station or walk the sidelines at junior and youth soccer games you will hear the same old saying "They're just lacking some confidence". But how do you define confidence and what are the traits that a player who is high on confidence will demonstrate. In this first article in a series we will be discussing what confidence is and why its important. . . . keep reading

Your team should never get lost going to another game!

Getting all the players to the match safe and on time can be a little bit of a logistical nightmare, especially if you've not visited the away ground before. We have been using google maps for a while now and they've never failed us... . . . keep reading

Boosting Soccer Player Confidence

Having confident soccer players in your team is a must if you want to compete within your league. By knowing what factors effect confidence and what you can do to help boost your soccer player confidence levels, you will be giving your team a massive lift . . . keep reading

Getting Your Football Site Online
Darren Holden

At Junior Soccer Coach we have a number of strategic partnerships around the globe helping to build up the profile of Junior Soccer / Football. One such partnership in the UK helps Junior Soccer teams operate their own websites. The article below explains how any team can have its own professional looking site for free.....read on..... . . . keep reading

Understanding youth soccer player characteristics

If your coaching junior and youth soccer players its important to understand what your players are capable of and what to expect from the different age groups in terms of behavioural characteristics as they grow and develop. . . . keep reading

Soccer Team Chemistry
There are many components that are required for a successful, winning team, some of these include talent, physique, strength and speed. However, its often the team's X Factor that's the difference. Learn here how you can build a team chemistry. . . . keep reading

Ten steps to develop soccer players ability to do a job on the pitch.
Need a player to do a job for you on the pitch? Do they know what that job is? Learn here 10 simple steps on how you can get much more out of each of your players . . . keep reading

Soccer - The teenage years

When coaching players between 12 and 16 years of age you should consider their social and emotional development too. Here are some tips on positive ways that you can help your players. . . . keep reading

Soccer Team Captains

A team captain can do much to influence the team spirit. Therefore a natrual leader should be chosen but what is their role? Learn here about the duties that come with the captaincy . . . keep reading

A quick guide to giving young soccer players feedback

Throughout your training sessions and matches you are continually giving information to your players, are you getting though? Here is a quick guide to help you convey your message. . . . keep reading

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