COACHES

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Issue 3: Monday April 17, 2017

Some coaching tips taken from Chelsea FC Development Center
 Start and end the practice with fun
 Simple organization and layout of the session; simple communication/ rules of the practice
 No “bus queue” of players waiting to play/ shoot
 Lots of 1v1 practices with experiences of playing different types of player
 Don’t over coach; give the players “free” playing time in the session
 Give the players questions to ask and choices/ decisions to make: involve them in this process
 Encourage players to work hard; encourage attacking soccer
 Inspire players with your personality, energy and enthusiasm
Get to know your WYSA coaches
Each week we will try to get to know more about our coaches by reading their responses to the questions below. I will kick off the season but don’t worry everyone will have their chance.
  1. What are the 3 most important qualities that you coach into your teams? Good first touch; Possessing the ball; Positive attitude.
  2. Where are the worst fields your team has played and why? Hugo near White Bear Lake – too small and too far
  3. Your one piece of advice to players taking a PK? Take your time
  4. Describe a memorable game or event that you participated in as a player or coach? A penalty shoot out at the Eden Prairie Cup where each team took 16 penalties, Winona won!
  5. Your favorite post game food place to eat after an away game? Chipotle
  6. Grass or turf? Grass everyday particularly after it has rained.
  7. What is your favorite Tournament? USA Cup in Blaine with all of the international teams
  8. Your pet hate as a coach? When you start a practice and players try to leave the balls in the goal and kick them 50 yards behind the goal
  9. What is your favorite team? Leeds United in England – they used to be really good!
  10. Your #1 piece of soccer advice to any player? It’s all about your first touch

Schedules and Tournaments
Game rescheduling ended on April 14 and the schedules have been set. I know that this was problematic for some of you but hopefully you have the game dates you wanted. Now is the time to engage your Team Manager or Parent Rep to get the game dates communicated and the driving schedules established.
Don’t forget that WYSA will pay $500 toward a Tournament – check out ‘Find a Tournament’ at The Tournament Center for options and get your team registered.

Peter Bagshaw, Coaching Director

Winona Youth Soccer Association