3 Things Beginner Soccer Coaches Should Know 

Thanks James, sometimes the gremlins remind you what you don't know. It's good to remember we all start at the same place..

So there is some hope lol

Thank you Ashly, really appreciate the feedback. Enjoyment has to be the #1 outcome for the kids.

Thank you Adam, I am glad that I inspired you to become a coach.

Thank you Coach Rye, the first steps into coaching can feel like the biggest for some people. Appreciate your feedback.

Good luck with your transition into coaching. I hope the tips can help you.

That's great to hear that you love being a coach. If you love it, that helps any players you coach to love it too. Good luck in your coaching.

Thank you Mike, I appreciate your kind words. Stay tuned for more coaching videos specifically to help beginner and grassroots soccer coaches.

Thanks AJ, hopefully this advice can help you on the journey to Monaco.

I am pleased this video was helpful for you Nicolas. As for tips on keeping players engaged and focused, stay tuned to the channel as this is a common question I receive.

Thank you for watching Eyongeta, I am glad this video was helpful for you. There will be more coming soon.

Appreciate it THE JOD POD.

Thank you Timothy, I’m glad this information was helpful for you. Good luck.

Hi Eyongeta, this is a common question I get asked, so stay connected to the channel as I will be creating a video on this in the future.

If you are in a position where you can't recruit any more players to allow some rest and rotation, then I would think about how you label success with your players. As a collective it might be hard to stay in games but if you give each player a single technical objective. Regardless of the score during or at the end of the game, discuss how each player performed their objective. That way the players might get more success even if they get over run in games.

I would use a 2-3-1. 2 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 1 striker. I’d put a speedster up front who can get some breakaways, dribble the defenders, get some 1v1’s with the goalie, and the midfielders support the attack. I’d put a good communicator at center mid who can feed good passes up to the striker. On the back line I’d put my more reliable defender on whichever side the opposing team’s striker’s strong foot is because statistically their attack will veer that direction. And a solid athlete who can anticipate the game in goal. Of course I have no idea what your players are like, but I’ve found that at the younger levels the scorers also make some of the best keepers. So I’d maybe load the center positions (goalie, center mid, and striker) and rotate those center three players every third of the game. Then I’d swap the left and right defenders with their corresponding midfielders as needed. I like a strong/fast counter attack. There’s nothing worse than playing an entire game in your defensive half.

How did the season go, coach?

Hi Aiah, RU-vid is a great place to start to learn some of the basics of coaching. However, that won't replace taking a structured coaching course. Maybe check the national soccer association websites, you might find some offer free introduction to coaching courses but greater coaching development will come from the paid courses. Good luck in your coaching journey.

I want a free coaching course too.

Hi Akinlusi, if you follow the guidance above, that will be a good place to start to access some valuable free resources. Good luck.

Thanks for the reminder. facebook.com/GlobalSoccerEducation