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AYSO National Coaching Program Building Blocks of Player Development. Coaches: O ur Role in the AYSO Experience. Who are the Coaches ’ “ Customers? ”. Everyone Plays!. “ Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude ” - Unknown. AYSO Ambassadors.
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AYSO National Coaching Program Building Blocks of Player Development
Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown
Great Coaching = Great Customer Service • Player Development Matters! • Why We Play the Game the Way We Do • Nurturing New Coaches
Great Soccer Starts with Great Communication • You’re the Source! • Setting the Tone • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! • Use Your Tools • Shutterfly Team Site • Team Parent • Division Coordinator, Coach Administrator, Board • Region Website
Workshop Objectives • Define building blocks • Parent’s Role • Coach’s Role • Player’s Role • How it fits together to enable Player Development, better soccer & more fun!!
Building Blocks of Player Development What are the building blocks that all players can build upon? Meaning: Continually recurring; persistent, Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful, A thing that is unchanging or invariable…
Building Blocks of Player Development Do any of the definitions describing building blocks have anything to do with: • Parents? • Coaches? • Officials? • Players? How?...
Building Blocks of Player Development All Parents can be consistent in the following: • Supporting their child • Keeping sport in its proper perspective • While in a child’s presence never make negative comments about the: • Game • Team • Coaches • Referees • Players
Building Blocks of Player Development All Players should be consistent in the use of appropriate: • Language • Tone • Nonverbal communications…
Building Blocks of Player Development All Players should treat everyone fairly regardless of: • Gender • Ethnic Origin • Race • Religion • Sexual Orientation • Ability
Building Blocks of Player Development All Players should treat all: • Athletes • Coaches • Officials • Parents • Spectators • Games With dignity and respect!
Building Blocks of Player Development All Players: • Must not use tobacco or alcoholic beverages • Must not use performance-enhancing drugs • Must not use “recreational” drugs • Can work hard and practice to become better players • Will play by the Laws of the Game
Building Blocks of Player Development All Coaches must be consistent in: • Supporting and practicing the 6 AYSO philosophies • Staying informed about sound coaching principles • Staying informed about sound child development issues
Building Blocks of Player Development All Coaches must be consistent in: • Respect the game • Respect all referee judgments • Respect the other team…
Building Blocks of Player Development All Coaches must be consistent in: • Ensuring a safe environment for all players • Never ridiculing a player • Always setting a good example • Remembering that soccer is a game • Portraying a positive attitude Remember: YOU are a role model and Your Attitude is Everything!...
Building Blocks of Player Development All Coaches must be consistent in: • Enthusiasm • Kindness • Fairness • Honesty
Building Blocks of Player Development Being consistent with AYSO philosophy is the most important building block of Player Development. It can make kids’ sports FUN again! Having FUN is the Key to Player Development! It is up to all Parents, Players and Coaches to be (AYSO) consistent in their behavior…
Coach, you are the most important person in youth sport!YOU are the role model your players will emulate!!!
Any Questions? Thank You!