Guide to successfully coaching:
AYSO University Training for Volunteers
For additional ideas and information:
U6 Division:
AYSO Division U6 Coach's Guide - Unique to Springfield AYSO
AYSO Division U6 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information
U7 Division (same as U6):
AYSO Division U6 Coach's Guide - Unique to Springfield AYSO
AYSO Division U6 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information
U9 Division (same as U8):
AYSO Division U8 Coach's Guide- Unique to Springfield AYSO
AYSO Division U8 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information
U11 Division (same as U10):
AYSO Division U10 Coach's Guide - Unique to Springfield AYSO
AYSO Division U10 Coach's Manual - National AYSO Ideas and Information
It is important as a coach that you subscribe to a philosophy that acknowledges the role of athletics in developing children as complete individuals.
You will find U-10 players willing to join in games that require a moderate degree of strategy.
Remember that kids will develop differently, both physically and socially. You must take the needs of ALL of your players into consideration.