Coach & Referee News
Youth Sports Concussion Information: What a Coaches & Referees need to know!
2Return to Play – What Coaches Need to Know – Youth Athletics2 (PDF)
OYSAN Travel Coach Registration
ALL Travel Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST fill out the Risk Management form before the season starts.
OYSAN Risk Management (Click Here)
Travel Coach Info (PDF)
- NOGSL Girl’s Game Report (XLS)
Enter your team info and print one out for EVERY Game, changing the appropriate date and opponent info. You must print out both sides of the form. - AASL Boy’s Game Report (XLS)
Enter your team info and print one out for EVERY Game, changing the appropriate date and opponent info. You must print out both sides of the form. - Travel Player Assessment Form (PDF)
- Travel Coach Assessment Form (PDF)
Saturday Soccer Coaches
Saturday Soccer & Travel Soccer Goal Safety Policy
Lakewood Soccer Association Goal Policy (PDF)
New! A MESSAGE TO BEGINNING COACHES
Here at Lakewood Soccer Association we are pleased you have volunteered to coach a youth team. Most of you, we are sure, just can?t wait to start. However, for a few of you this is probably your first encounter with soccer coaching and you are understandably very apprehensive about the season ahead.
Coaching young children is a challenge in patience and understanding. As a youth coach there is a danger that you may be more interested in teaching what you know than the children are in learning what you have to offer. Young children (U6-U8) are really more concerned about having fun and being in a happy environment than they are in learning how to become good soccer players. By creating an atmosphere on the practice field that is conducive to learning, both you and your players will have a fun and rewarding experience.
If you have ever watched a good elementary school teacher, especially a good gym teacher, you will notice that his or her success in teaching depends a great deal upon their ability to create the proper learning environment. The children are comfortable, having fun and not feeling threatened. The children are under control and interested in what they are being taught. The fact that the teacher is well prepared, organized, knows the subject matter and communicates effectively is equally important. These are the factors that go to make a proper learning environment.
After completing an appropriate introductory course, such as the U6-8 or U9-12 Module, and have coached for a season or more, you may discover the joy of helping young children and decide to continue in this role. If this is the case, give a thought to your own growth and development as a coach. Since you obviously care about your players and want a good experience for them, you need to allocate time and effort towards your own development as a coach.
Enroll in coaching courses and attend as many clinics as possible. Watch the highest level of soccer available in your area, either live or on TV. Read coaching books and study videos. All these activities will help add to your soccer knowledge and effectiveness as a coach.
Please do not hesitate to contact Lakewood Soccer Association any time you need advice or help.
Enjoy the season and good luck in your coaching endeavors.
An important tip
Eat, drink and be faster
Here are some healthy, high-energy food-and-drink essentials to put in your running bag:
Water , Sports Drink , Banana , Orange , Yogurt , Bagel , Energy Bar , Pretzels , Granola
3-Step Pre-Play Drinking System a.k.a ? The Water Brigade?
Consider trying the following drinking routine at practice. If it works, you can use if before games, varying the amount of water depending on how much you can comfortably tolerate.
2 hours before game: 10 ounces of water
1 hour before game: 10 ounces of water
Pre-Game15-20 minutes before game: 4 ounces of water
Every 15-20 minutes during play: 4 ounces (depending on weather)
Post-Game
Total water consumption: 24 ounces