coach collaborationessex county soccer academy

meeting agenda1. welcome

2. introduction of speaker & background

3. introduction of coaches, background & age group assignments

4. coaches construct a practice together in pairs

5. education/introduction to age groups

6. physical literacy study & emphasis

7. re evaluation of sessions by peers

8. coaching/guidance in a game

welcome

intro of speakerRyan believes in the continued pursuit of methods to engage, educate & guide the development of all players while keeping the game fun at all costs. We prepare young players for their next step/level in soccer and life by nurturing intrinsic motivation/drive, preserving individual creative strengths and cultivating an environment which fosters young leadership qualities & candidates for the future.

Individual Coaching Philosophy & Goals:1. Develop Capable & Quality People we can be Proud of.2. Inspire a Lifelong Love and Participation in the Sport of Soccer.3. Produce & Prepare players for their next level of competition, fulfilling each individual’s potential. For many, the

goal is to play Secondary (High School) and/or Post Secondary (College and/or University).4. Provide perspective of individual limitations and ways in which small groups can overcome; 1 + 1 = 3.5. Integrate players into a team environment where inter-connectivity of players’ physical & mental attributes can

be strengthened, with individuals becoming selfless & willing to work/sacrifice for Team.

Qualifications: • Canadian Soccer Association National B License• United States Soccer Federation National C LicenseExperience - Current/Past:• 2014 - Current: University of Windsor Lancers Men’s Assistant Coach• 2014 - Current: University of Windsor Lancers Goalkeeping Coach• 2012 - Current: Tecumseh Soccer Club Director of Player Development• 2012/2013 University of Windsor Lancers Women’s Associate Coach• 2011/2012 Windsor Stars Under 23 Head Coach (CSL Coach of the Year Nominee)• 2010/2011 University of Windsor Lancers Men’s & Women’s Goalkeeping Coach• Playing Experience: NCAA Division I - University of Detroit Mercy (Goalkeeper).Continued Education: • Application to enrol USSF B License 2016/2017 (received USSF recommendation & approval)• Application to enrol NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping License 2016/2017

introduction of coaches

team task1. Partner up with coach from similar age group

2. develop a framework of a session plan you believe is effective and engaging for the players

3. identify key components you want to emphasize

4. identify concepts that you didn't know how to include or did not have time to include

5. 8 minutes - GO

education on age specific curriculum

Active Start• 4 - 6 year olds• first soccer experience “first impression”• Safety• Small Sided Games “SSG” 1v1 or larger• “Me and the Ball” 1 toy per child• Comfort & Confidence vs. Mastery• Story-telling - Chop the Tree• Movement - Pele Tag, Redlight-Greenlight• Fun

Fundamentals• 6 - 8 year olds• Structured skill development• Safety • ABCs (Agility, Balance & Coordination)• SSGs now 3v3 & 4v4• Skill to identify difference parts of foot and purpose of Dribble, Pass,

Shoot• Story-telling - Chop the Tree• Movement - Pele Tag, Redlight-Greenlight• Fun

Learn to Train• 8 - 11 year olds

• decision making and solving problems

• Safety & Role Model

• ABCs (Agility, Balance & Coordination)

• SSGs now 4v4, 5v5 +

• repetition of skills and technical movements (comfort & creativity) - SHOW not TELL

• concept of team

• real-time feedback and teaching moments in game

• review and debrief

• Fun!

physical literacy

session re-evaluation1. Partner up with coach from similar age group

2. develop a framework of a session plan you believe is effective and engaging for the players

3. identify key components you want to emphasize

4. identify concepts that you didn't know how to include or did not have time to include

5. 5 minutes - GO

discussion