VYS u9 & U10 House COACHES

1. VYS u9 & U10 House COACHES WELCOME

2. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE COACHES “The Role of a coach” • VYS strongly recommends that all coaches wishing to be a head coach for a VYS House team , meet a minimum set of requirements, which vary depending on the age group. • The following coaching licenses and clinics will qualify for anyone wishing to coach a VYS House team. • Completion of USSF National Youth License course, or equivalent experience subject to approval by VYS • Completion of USSF Grade 9 Referee or higher course, or VYS Referee Equivalence Course. • VYS Clinics Training. • Completion of PCA Double Goal Coach 1 Course. • USSF “D” License • USSF “E” Certificate Course – Base Level • USSF “F” Certificate Course – Base Level For more information: http://www.vys.org/Coaches/Licenses/index_E.html • LICENSE RECOMMENDATION

3. Movement of players in the club Players Development > Team Development ODP DC United Train and/or play up Travel NCSL or WAGS Travel ODSL House Players

4. Your goal? You should focus more on … VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER TEAM DEVELOPMENT PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

5. Why do we want kids to play soccer?

6. Social Fun Health Responsibility Why do we want kids to play soccer? Psychological Descipline Failure

7. Tactical The Core • Match • The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game shows the tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player. Technical Match Physical Psychological

8. Four Complementary Components • Technical • All players in the team have to be individually competent and proficient in the most important skills for each position. For example, a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back. • Tactical • This component helps the player fit into the team. Our aim is to create clever players, capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game. • Physical • Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors. • Psychological • The human being is often affected by his/her emotions. We will train the players to use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths and not weaknesses.

9. Coaching Content Technical Tactical Physical Goalkeeping How should we prioritize our focus with our team? Psychological Formations Set Pieces

10. Quality Creating an appropriated environment for Players Development Game understanding Players Development Intensity Competitiveness

11. Workload key NONE VERY LOW LOW MID HIGH VERY HIGH Tactical U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Technical U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Physical U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Psychological U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Formations U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Set Pieces U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 Goalkeeping U5 U12 U16 U17 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U13 U14 U15

12. VYS U9 HOUSE • Individual > Group > Team • Technical • Master the 5 main technical aspects of the game: • Dribbling / Turning • Passing • Receiving • Shooting • 1vr.1 Offense / Defense • “Footskills” - Movement of the ball with both feet (inside/outside/laces/bottom of the foot) • Knowledge and development of technique: • Shielding • 50 / 50 Ball • Crossing / Finishing a Cross • Heading • 1 touch shooting • Volley • GK

13. VYS U10 HOUSE • Individual > Group > Team • Technical • Reinforce the technique U9’s” (Individual): Master the 5 main technical aspects of the game: • Dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and 1 vr. 1 • Advance Technique (Individual): • Work on 5 main technical aspects of the game. • Example: passing under pressure (3 vr. 1, and 2vr. 1) • Footskills (Individual): • Movement of the ball with both feet (inside/outside/laces/bottom of the foot) • Decision Making with the ball (Moves away from pressure ) • Knowledge and development of technique (Individual and Group): • Decision making without the ball • Supporting Runs and Diagonal Runs

14. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE • Tactical • Introduce the name of the positions; all players should play all positions. • Understand space (spread out – offense & compact - defense) • Understand “Triangle Shape” & “Diamond Shape”. • Movement of the ball: FIRST OPTION: Forward SECOND OPTION: Side THIRD OPTION: Back • Movement of the players: Push up when we are attacking and drop back when we are defending (movement as unit) • Do not stay behind the opponent. Show for the ball at all times. • Never turn your back to the ball (nobody has eyes in the back of their head) • Make sure that players can see the ball and the player that she/he is defending at all times. • Most of the time you will find space on the opposite side of the field • No (“booting ball”/ “Clear”) • Goalside; immediate chase; pressure for the ball; 1 vrs. 1 Defense • Freedom to be creative; 1 vrs. 1 Offense • Understand the basic concepts of set plays: Throw ins, goal and corner kicks.

15. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE • Psychological • Keep it FUN and ENJOYABLE to foster a desire to play (Intrinsic Motivation). • Enjoy the game without feeling pressure • Demonstrate increased self-responsibility – give partial responsibility for preparation, discipline. • Can initiate play – Let It Happen – learn through self-discovery/self expression. • Enjoy “competition” – all activities should have objectives/method of scoring. • Can work in groups – cooperative games and activities. • Be able work with more than 2 players at a time. Individual & Group Training • Emotional management… fuel their tanks all the time!!! • Be comfortable around teammates and coaches • Be encouraging to get involved at all times during training and games • Be comfortable asking coaches to help them when they cannot do something. • Learning Experience > Performance • Development > Winning • Respect the Game = Sportsmanship

16. VYS Philosophy TRAINING SESSIONS & GAMES • Explain that beyond the sport of soccer they are teaching values that the children can use throughout life.

17. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE TRAINING/PROGRAMS Weekly Schedule (FALL) Mondays Saturdays Sundays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Wednesdays CORE TrainingU7 - Older PICK UP GAMEU9 - Older CORE TrainingU7 - Older LEAGUE GAME FOOT SKILLS TrainingU5 – U14 GK AcademyU9 - Older GK AcademyU9 - Older TEAM TRAINING/ OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF VYS U9 & U10 House players have the opportunity to improve every day !!! • For more information: http://www.vys.org/Programs/Fall/index_E.html

18. Coaches Clinics & Pick up games Weekly Schedule (FALL) Sundays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Coaches ClinicU5 & U8 Coaches ClinicU9 - Older COACHES PICK UP GAMES COACHES PICK UP GAMES COACHES PICK UP GAMES Vienna Community Center – Caffi Field Coaches Clinic = TIME: 8:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m Coaches Pick up = TIME: 9:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m

19. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE Training Organization Weekly Schedule (FALL) Mondays Saturdays Sundays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Wednesdays CORE TrainingU7 - Older GK AcademyU9 - Older FOOT SKILLS TrainingU5 – U14 GK AcademyU9 - Older CORE TrainingU7 - Older PICK UP GAMEU9 - Older LEAGUE GAME TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TEAM TRAINING / OFF TOPICS (INDIVIDUAL & GROUP) ORGANIZATION Activity I -Foot skills - Movement w/ the ball (both feet) PASSING RECEIVING 10-15 MINUTES DRIBBLING SHOOTING 20-25 MINUTES Activity II – Topic without pressure 20-25 MINUTES 1 VRS. 1 TURNING Activity III – Topic with pressure 15-30 MINUTES Activity IV – Scrimmage or Small side games

20. Coaches GuidelinesTraining Sessions • Make your sessions: FUN! FUN! FUN! • Competition is a great tool to make the sessions “Fun”. • Coaches are encouraged to demonstrate the activities. • Coaches should be enthusiastic and extremely positive with the players. • Filling the Emotional Tank – “Magic Ratio” 5:1 • Coaches should challenge players. • Coaches must direct comments or criticism at performance rather than the athlete. • Remind players that each player must have a properly inflated ball. • Coaches must dress like a coach (i.e. wear the VYS or company uniform). • Never leave a player on the field unattended. • Ask players after the session what they learned that day. • Play with the players when the opportunity occurs. They learn by what you say as well as what you do.

21. Coaches GuidelinesTraining Sessions • Coaches should allow flow of training. Stop play only if there is confusion of the setup or an injury. Instruction should focus primarily on individual technique. • If a player gets hurt during the training session, the coach must inform the parents after the session. • Coaches should use the same terminology so that all sessions are consistent. • Session must be in progression stage (first - without pressure / second with pressure & Simple to complex) • Get off the field immediately at any sign of lightning and/or thunder. • Coaches must be on the field 15 minutes prior to the session. • No talking to other coaches during sessions unless it is something related to the session that needs to be addressed at that moment. • Always contact your team’s head coach at least a day before the session to learn the topic of the week so you can prepare yourself for the session. • Make your session Fun! No waiting in lines!!!

22. Games - Organization • Your “goal” for the game • Observation – Players behavior . Prepare your players (warm-up). • Fire them UP! (Talk before the game) • Follow the 5 Steps: 1st Formation 2nd Tendencies 3rd Key Players 4th Deny 5th Attack • Be fair – ie. Playing time • Half time talk - Simple and straight to the point • Visual / Verbal • Breakdown: Defense / Midfielders / Offense • Talk about: Individual / Group / Team / Set Play • Criticism – “Sandwich” • Guide your team – No “joystick” • Avoid ANY negative comments around players • Talk to them when you sub • No food during the game • After game talk

23. Coaches GuidelinesGames • Be at the field 30 minutes before games. • Make sure that all players have the proper gear to play. • Ask the parents to not talk to the players during the game (Coaches meeting with the parents) • Talk to the players before warm-up. Set your goals for the game. • Do not talk too much. Straight to the point. • Great warm-up activities with a lot of movement. Change it if players are not concentrating. • Always have another adult (coach) with you during the game. • Do not talk to your child during the game. Ask your assistant to do it. • Guide your team during the game. • Do not talk with the referee and/or another coach any moment. Keep positive all time! • Keep your negative thoughts to yourself. • Do not run up the score (4 goals ahead is enough). • Enjoy your day off 

24. Coaches GuidelinesGames • Equal playing time. • 2-3 positions during the game max. • All players must play all positions, including GK. • Ask the parents to not be very emotional during the game. Respect everybody! • Half time. 1 minute. Straight to the point. • No food during the half time. Let them drink a lot of water and/or sports drink. • Assistant coach – talk to the players before get in and/or step out of the field. • Do not let players get on the field if a player get hurt. Both coaches should be able to handle. • Talk to the players after the game. Ask if they achieved their “goal”.

25. Training and Games Communication • DO NOT COACH YOUR CHILD – Room For Improvement!!!

26. Game– Warm up • Technical Activities • Organization • Key Coaching Points Activity 1 • Divide the players into two groups. • Players with the ball will dribble by using different parts of the foot (inside/outside & left/right) • Players without the ball will move around making different movements with the body (knees up/ side to side movement) • FUN COMPETITION: • Players without the ball, put pressure with the players w/ the ball at the coach’s command. • Dribbling Technique • Passing Technique • Receiving Technique • 1 vr. 1 Technique Activity 2 • Player “Black” (Defender) can pass the ball to any players from “Red”. After passing the ball they will play 3 vrs. 1. Make sure there are a rotation each time they play (including GK • VARIATION: • 2 VRS. 1 AND/OR 3 VRS. 2 • Dribbling Technique • Passing Technique • Receiving Technique • 1 vrs. 1 Technique • Shooting Technique 3 vrs. 1 • All the above techniques • Group Attacking • Group Defending Activity 3 • Half field scrimmage with all players • 5 vrs. 5 with neutral player “Blue”. Player close to the goal can use their hands.

27. TEAM FORMATION (7-a-side) ATTACKING = 2-3-1 FORMATION (2 Defenders - 3 Midfielders - 1 Forward) DEFENDING = 2-3-1 FORMATION (2 Defenders - 3 Midfielders - 1 Forward) ATTACKING DEFENDING CENTRAL FORWARD LEFT FORWARD RIGHT FORWARD CENTRAL FORWARD ATTACKING MIDFIELDER LEFT MIDFIELDER CENTER MIDFIELDER RIGHT MIDFIELDER RIGHT DEFENDER LEFT DEFENDER LEFT DEFENDER RIGHT DEFENDER GOAL KEEPER GOAL KEEPER

28. TEAM FORMATION (7-a-side) ATTACKING = 3-3 FORMATION (3 Midfielders - 3 Forwards) DEFENDING = 3-3 FORMATION (3 Defenders - 3 Midfielders) ATTACKING DEFENDING CENTRAL FORWARD LEFT FORWARD RIGHT FORWARD CENTRAL MIDFIELDER CENTRAL FORWARD LEFT MIDFIELDER RIGHT MIDFIELDER LEFT MIDFIELDER RIGHT MIDFIELDER CENTRAL DEFENDER LEFT DEFENDER RIGHT DEFENDER GOAL KEEPER GOAL KEEPER

29. Defending corner kick RM CD CF CM GK LM LD

30. attacking corner kick

31. ATTACKING Goal kick 2-3-1 formation LM • SECOND OPTION CF CD RM CM GK CD GK CD CM RM CD CF • FIRST OPTION LM

32. DEFENDING Goal kick • OPPONENT 2-3-1 • VIENNA 2-3-1 LM RM CF CD CD GK CF CM CM GK CD CD LM RM

33. DEFENDING Goal kick • OPPONENT 3-3 • VIENNA 2-3-1 LF CD FM RM GK CM CF CF CM GK LM CD RM RF

34. DEFENDING free kicks • OPPONENT • VIENNA CD CM RM GK GK CD CF LM

35. DEFENDING free kicks • OPPONENT • VIENNA CM CD GK CF GK LM RM CD

36. DEFENDING AREAS ON THE FIELD • OPPONENT • VIENNA LM LD RM GK CM CM CD GK CF RD CF CD LM RM

37. DEFENDING AREAS ON THE FIELD • OPPONENT • VIENNA LM LD RM GK GK CD CF RD CM CM CF CD LM RM

38. DEFENDING AREAS ON THE FIELD • OPPONENT • VIENNA LM RM LD GK CD GK CF CM CM RD LM CD RM CF

39. DEFENDING AREAS ON THE FIELD • OPPONENT • VIENNA LM RM CD GK LD GK CF CM CM CD CF RD LM RM

40. DEFENDING AREAS ON THE FIELD • OPPONENT • VIENNA LM RM LD CD GK CM CM GK CF CF CD RD LM RM

41. ATTACKING GK PUNT 2-3-1 formation LM RM CD CD CF CF GK GK CM CM CD CD RM LM • LEFT SIDE PUNT • RIGHT SIDE PUNT

42. Attacking throw ins 2-3-1 formation RM CF CD • FIRST OPTION CM • THIRD OPTION • SECOND OPTION GK CD LM

43. Safety Environment • Better to be safe than sorry!!! • Goals / Equipment = Safety • Age Appropriate Training Methods • Weather policy awareness / Emergency Plan • Cell Phone contact no. / Medical Consent Form / Player’s information in Ziploc bag • Communication and Relationship with Players • TWO parents/adults required at every practice • Coaches – match player with parents at end of practices and games

44. VYS All Stars • Players evaluation • Observations/Nominations - Own coach, Opposing coach, All Star coach, Commissioner, and Outside observer • There should be representation from all teams in the all stars • Have open communication between coaches, All-Star coaches and commissioners • Have our VYS teams scrimmage against the Travel Teams • Playing time equal for all players • Absolutely no tryouts • Coaches should not have any discussion about “all stars” with players or parents

45. VYS U9 & U10 HOUSE Training Organization Weekly Schedule (WINTER) Mondays Saturdays Sundays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays VYS WINTER TRAININGU5 - OLDER TECHNICAL WORK WITH BOTH FEET 5 WEEKS PROGRAM CREATIVITY WITH THE BALL 1 HOUR TRAINING WITH PROFESSIONAL COACH BALL CONTROL TURNINGS & SHIELDING FOOTSKILLS SPEED DRIBBLING 1 VR. 1 UNDER PRESSURE $50 FOR 5 TRAINING SESSIONS DECISION UNDER PRESSURE MOVES WITH THE BALL DATE/ TIME/ LOCATIONTBD TECHNICAL CORE

46. Chain of Communication VYS Board VP of House Field Coordinator Technical Director Commissioners Parent Coaches Managers Parents Players

47. VYS United • T - Together • E - Everyone • A - Achieves • M - More

48. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But, people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

49. THANK YOU! • Eduardo Lima - VYS Technical Director