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Team Management

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

     

    • Do your players have the X Factor?
    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
    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.
    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!
    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
    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
    Getting Your Football Site Online 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Motivating soccer players
    Motivating soccer players Ever wondered what makes your players tick and how do you get the most out of them? If you have, then this article should help you understand what motivates soccer players and how you can use these drivers to achieve success with them. . . . keep reading
    Soccer Team Management - Substitutes
    Soccer Team Management - Substitutes The use of substitutes can be a very emotional area for all parties involved, player, parent and coach. Some parents and players find it difficult to understand the rationale for using substitutes but heading off some of these issues is best done at the beginning of the season, read on for more information that could make your life a little easier... . . . keep reading
    Post Match Talks - The Three P's
    Whether your team have just won, drawn or lost - what you say in your post match talk will have a great bearing on them. Here are Three P's to help you stay on the straight and narrow! . . . keep reading
    What do you say to the team after the game?
    Sven Goran Eriksson faced this very situation, after England lost to France (Eng 1 : Fra 2) in the Euro 2004 Championships, but what does a National Team Coach say to his team. Learn here how to handle difficult situations after games. . . . keep reading
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