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2016 Rec Coaching Manual
Benton Frayne Director of Coaching
507-226-4506
Table of Contents
Mission Statement/Club Philosophy ....................................................................................2
The Coaches Tool Box.........................................................................................................3
Systems of Play ....................................................................................................................4
Concussion Policy ................................................................................................................4
Resources .............................................................................................................................5
Five Week Lesson Plan…………………………………………………...……………6-15
Rec Soccer Staff
Sam Barbosa, VP of Rec. Play
507-382-4928
Kerri Ambrose, U5/U6 Rec Coordinator, TopSoccer Coordinator
507-327-7898
Dan Cronn-Mills, U7/U8 Rec Coordinator
507-779-0869
Akram “AK” Osman, Referee mentor and trainer
507-351-3272
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Mission Statement
Mankato United Soccer Club (MUSC) is an educational, non-profit organization formed to
promote, foster, and perpetuate the game of soccer for players under 20 years of age in the
greater Mankato/North Mankato area and beyond.
Mankato United Soccer Club provides opportunities for youth to learn and grow while playing
soccer in an environment that’s safe, fair, and fun. MUSC offers programs for girls and boys of
diverse ages and skill levels. Mankato United also recruits, trains, and supports coaches, referees,
administrators, and other adult volunteers to serve the club’s programs.
Mankato United Club Philosophy
We are dedicated to implementing a possession style of soccer that can be recognized across the
state of Minnesota. Possession soccer allows for the players to pass in all directions. Mankato
United teams will play as one unit in possession and on defense.
In order to implement a possession-based style of soccer we need to focus on the technical side
of the game. All players should be comfortable with the ball at their feet. Most importantly
players should be able to receive and pass with both feet and be aware of when to use the correct
foot.
Tactics are only as strong as our player’s ability to execute the technical skills necessary to play
possession. The best tactics or systems of play become irrelevant without a strong technical
foundation.
We want to encourage our players to focus on development rather than results. Winning is fun
but is not the sole purpose of Mankato United. We want our players to develop as all around
soccer players. We want to encourage our players to try new positions and take risks. Our players
should be encouraged to try new skills regardless of the outcome.
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The Coaches’ Toolbox
We want our coaches to teach within the flow of the game. Soccer is a unique sport in which we
do not have timeouts or quarter breaks to coach our players. Mankato United believes coaches
should focus on “soccer specifically.” Coach while the players and ball are still moving, yet be
careful of a constant dialogue. The players will soon zone you out and the teaching will go in one
ear and out the other.
Coach individual players as the game continues. This is when the coach pulls a player aside and
allows the activity to keep going on. The team will play in a “man-down” situation while the
coach gives brief instructions to the one player. The key is to keep this brief and get the player
back into the game as quickly as possible.
Coach at natural stoppages of the game. When the ball goes out for a throw in, a goal kick or
corner. The coach can use the natural stoppage as an opportunity to coach a player or a group of
players.
Coach using the “Freeze” method. This is when the coach will “freeze’ play to paint a picture.
The coach uses this stoppage to disrupt the flow of the game to walk through a play or to instruct
a player on a technical skill.
A Tactical “Freeze” is when a coach will paint a picture of how the ball should have traveled or
when a defender should have stepped. A freeze can be used when possession breaks down. This
should be used sparingly and for “big picture” ideas. We want the game to be the teacher. If we
are constantly freezing play, the players will become frustrated. They are at practice to play!
This tactic should be used when several players are involved.
The game will present the opportunity to “freeze” play will naturally present itself, so don’t force
it. Keep in mind your overall theme of the practice.
A Technical “Freeze” is when a coach will stop the flow of the practice to correct a player’s
technique. The coach should demonstrate the proper technique and allow the player to rehearse
before restarting play. This is key for playing possession-based soccer. The players should be
able to receive a ball across their bodies and most use the proper foot.
Finally, we want the activity to coach the theme. Practices should be organized focusing on a
theme that will be carried throughout the entire practice. For example, I noticed many teams last
year playing 3 v 2 going to goal. Offensively, the players should be looking to attack in a
numbers up situation. It’s important we give defensive players an opportunity to counter attack.
If the defense wins, they must pass to a coach or have a goal to score themselves. In this
example, the defense is looking to build the attack. We want to challenge the defense to
immediately look to “go on the attack”. This will help in our clubs overall theme of playing
possession soccer.
The coach can deliver the message in a direct way or through guided discovery. I can tell a
player to do something or I can allow the player to come to the conclusion through several
questions.
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U5/U6 Systems of Play
We focus on the big picture, we do not keep score at the rec level. We want to instill the basics
and prepare our young soccer players for the future.
I’ve noticed many teams having a player stay back and playing as a “goalie”. We want to
encourage our players to stay connected as a unit and move up and down the field together.
When I see a player staying back in the defensive, it is limiting the opportunities on the offensive
side. As a club we are dedicated to playing possession soccer. It’s hard to possess when you are
down a player on the offensive side.
Formations are hard at this age and we don’t want to get caught up with players staying in a
position. We want players to have freedom to move in and out of possessions. We would like a
1-2 or a 2-1 making a triangle. However the players should have the freedom to move into other
positions, if a player takes your position can you take theirs? Or balance the field. Balancing the
field is the most important concept. Don’t chase the ball balance the field.
Rec Soccer Field
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Concussion Policy
• Mankato United Soccer Club IS committed to promoting soccer as a wonderful sport,
good learning experiences for the players and a healthy lifestyle. With this last goal in
mind, the MUSC Board has adopted a concussion policy to promote the good health and
wellbeing of the player and in line with MN state law.
• The policy and law state if a concussion has occurred or is suspected the player must
be "seen by a provider trained and experienced in evaluating and managing
concussions. The player cannot return to game play until the provider gives the
youth WRITTEN permission to again participate in the activity." Most primary care
providers can do this evaluation and provide the documentation needed to return a player
to full play and can give you guidance as to how to safely allow your child to begin
activity working towards full play.
• Please know we hold the health and future wellbeing of your child at a premium and the
outcome of a game or tournament are nothing compared to your child’s health. That is
why we have told our coaches "When in doubt, sit them out." Our coaches have also been
instructed they MUST have WRITTEN clearance before the child can return to full play.
Please do NOT ask them to allow your child back to game-play without written
permission. Your request can put our coaches in a difficult situation and against MN state
law.
• We hope all our players have an injury-free season. If you have any questions or concerns
about the policy, please talk with your coach, age group coordinator or an MUSC board
member.
Resources
Laws of the game – Every coach should read this!
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0045/8322/LawsoftheGameMadeEasy.pdf
MYSA Training Sessions
http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/page/show/705232-training-sessions
US Youth Soccer Coaches Resources
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/coaches_document_center/?CategoryId=168&pg=1
The Ride Home – for parents
This is a great tool to share with parents to aid us as coaches in positive player development
http://my.brainshark.com/The-Ride-Home-248963264
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Week 1 Ball Manipulation
Body Parts
Objective
To develop dribbling with the head up. To develop how to dribble and turn the ball. To develop how to run with the ball. Develop coordination, balance and agility.
Description
Each player has a ball and is inside a playing area. When the coach calls out a body part, they stop the ball with the called part. Example: Coach says "knee", all players try to stop the ball with their knee. Variations: A) Call two body parts they have to use both. Example: knee, foot. They touch the ball with their knee and then stop it with their foot. B) Coach
is silent but nominates one player to stop the ball. Whatever body part that player uses, everyone else uses the same part.
Coaching Points
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Keeping the ball within reach while dribbling. Keeping the head up when dribbling. Using the inside or outside of the foot when turning a ball. Using the laces or pinky toe when running with the ball.
Back To Coach
Objective
To prepare players for athletic movement. Agility, Coordination, Balance to introduce dribbling with the head up. To introduce running with the ball.
Description
Each player has a ball. Coach stands in the middle of a playing area. One at a time each player hands their ball to the coach. The coach tosses the ball out and then has the players bring the ball using a variety of ways to move the ball. . Example: Run, pick up the ball and skip back to coach, Run pick up the ball and hop back to coach. Progress to having the players dribbling the ball back to the coach.
Coaching Points
Head up to find the coach. Being aware of other players. When dribbling back to the coach, can you use your laces or pinky toe when running with the ball.
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Week 2 Change of Direction
The Network
Objective
To develop movement abilities: Agility, balance, coordination To develop dribbling with the head up. To develop running with the ball. To develop turning the ball.
Description
Place different colored cones if available. Each player starts at a cone. Starting cone is called "home". Ask players to move from cone to cone in a variety of ways. At first try the activity without the ball. Consider the following movement actions: A) Run and touch a cone. See how many they can touch before "home" is called. B) Run and hop over a cone with two feet. C) Run and touch a cone with their hand. Then add a ball. Progression: A) Dribble from cone to cone. Don't touch the cones. B) Dribble around a cone and then go to a new one. C) Dribble around a cone and then go to a different colored cone.
Coaching Points
Running with the ball using pinky toe or laces. Turning the ball with the inside or outside of the foot.
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Freeze Tag
Objective
To develop dribbling with the head up. To develop how to dribble to keep possession (turning the ball)Awareness
Description
Make a playing area with cones. Each player has a ball. The coach is "it". Players dribble their soccer ball and try to stay away from being tagged. If tagged, they are frozen. Frozen player has to stand and hold their ball above their head and spreads their legs apart. To get unfrozen, someone has to pass the ball under a frozen player's legs. Variations: A) Coach and the first player frozen become "it". B) To get unfrozen, a teammate has to dribble completely around a frozen player instead of passing.
Coaching Points
Keep the head up while dribbling. Turn the ball with the inside or outside of the foot. Note: U6's will primarily use the inside. Introduce teamwork
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Week 3 Dribbling
The Box-Dribbling
Objective
To develop running with the ball. To develop turning the ball while dribbling. To develop passing
Description
Create two boxes with cones. One box is approximately 5x5 and the outer box is approximately 15x15. Players get into small "relay" teams. Each team goes to a corner. Play this exercise as a relay race. Start with the players without a soccer ball. Have the players run to the cone, then skip or hop around the cone. Make it fun! Then add a soccer ball.
Coaching Points
Run with the ball with your laces or pinky toe.Turn the ball using the biggest part of the foot, which is the inside.Get your head up when you are dribbling in "traffic".
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Small-sided game to an end zone (first to three) 2v2-4v4
Objective
To develop running with the ball. To develop dribbling past an opponent (penetrate)To develop turning the ball to keep the ball away from an opponent.
Description
Create a rectangular shaped field with an end zone on both ends. Place a ball in each end zone. Start with a game ball. When a team dribbles the ball into the other team's end zone, they then get a ball from their defensive end zone and try again. The first team to get all three balls
into one end zone wins. Note: Only one ball is in play at a time.
Coaching Points
Dribbling to beat an opponent. Dribbling to turn the ball away from an opponent to keep possession.
To develop running with the ball. To develop dribbling past an opponent (penetrate)To develop turning the ball to keep the ball away from an opponent.
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Week 4 Dribbling emphasize on Turning
Chase
Objective
To develop turning the ball. To develop running with the ball. To encourage competition.
Description
Make small squares (5x5 to 8x8). Each player has a ball. One player starts at one cone outside the square while the other player starts at a cone directly opposite. The coach designates who will be the "Chaser". When coach says "Chase", one of the players starts chasing the other. If the "Chaser" tags the other player before they go around and back to their starting cone, they get a point. If the player being chased gets back to their starting cone, then they
get a point. Variations: A) Start the game without the ball, then add a ball for the next interval. B) Players go around two times instead of only once. C) Put the starting points closer to challenge players. D) Go in different directions.
Coaching Points
Dribbling and turning the ball. "What part of the foot can you use"? Dribbling and running with the ball.
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Small-sided game to an end zone (first to three) 2v2-4v4
Objective
To develop running with the ball. To develop dribbling past an opponent (penetrate)To develop turning the ball to keep the ball away from an opponent.
Description
Create a rectangular shaped field with an end zone on both ends. Place a ball in each end zone. Start with a game ball. When a team dribbles the ball into the other team's end zone, they then get a ball from their defensive end zone and try again. The first team to get all three balls
into one end zone wins. Note: Only one ball is in play at a time.
Coaching Points
Dribbling to beat an opponent. Dribbling to turn the ball away from an opponent to keep possession.
To develop running with the ball. To develop dribbling past an opponent (penetrate)To develop turning the ball to keep the ball away from an opponent.
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Week 5 Shooting Unopposed
"Minions"
Objective
To develop how to pass/strike the ball with the inside or "biggest" part of the foot. To develop how to dribble and then pass/strike To develop dribbling with the head up.
Description
Create a small playing area with cones. Space: 5x5-10x10. All players get inside the playing area. Designate one player to start with the ball. The coach can also be the person to start the game. The player with the ball dribbles and then attempts to pass the ball and hit someone else below the knee. Players without a ball can jump, dodge, etc. to avoid being hit. If a player gets hit by a ball below the knee they then join the player that has a ball. Play
until there are 2-3 players left. Then start a new game. NOTE: Keep the area small to get more repetition and safety.
Coaching Points
Can they dribble the ball with their head up? What part of the foot can they use to hit someone below the knee. (Inside or laces/instep)
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Clean the yard
Objective
To develop how to strike the ball with the laces or instep.To develop how to set up the ball to strike for a distance.Teamwork
Description
Create a field and split into half. Put an alley to designate a no entry zone in between the two fields. Half of the players go on one side and are a team, half go to the other. Have an odd number of balls prepared. Example: If you have 6 players, put two balls on one half, and three for another if using 5 balls. The objective is to strike the balls into the other team's yard as quick as possible. Whichever team has the fewest amount of balls on each half when time is called wins a point.
Coaching Points
What part of the foot should you use to strike the ball? (laces or instep)Where should your non-kicking feet be? (To strike the ball farther, the non-kicking foot should be slightly away but next to the ball)