Soccer coaching is an extremely rewarding and fun experience for anyone who has had any involvement in soccer before or played soccer.

Depending on the age and playing level of the athletes, you may not need to learn everything right away. You can study the basics by reading manuals on the rules, basics of the game, and penalties. Then you can watch other games and learn something from other coaches, either local or televised, to get a feel for the rhythm of the game.

Below is a list of resources to help you along in your coaching abilities. Knowing why a drill is important is just as important as doing the drill, if you have any questions feel free to contact other coaches in the league for advice.



Here you will find resources from the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association director of coaching.

Michigan state Youth Soccer Association Coaching Education Resources (michiganyouthsoccer.org)
US Youth Soccer Coaching Resources | US Youth Soccer

In each age group sub-section you will find: 

 Player Characteristics

• Coaching Best Practices
• Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Content
• Practice Day Coaching - Teaching Progression
• Game Day Coaching - Systems & Styles of Play
• Training Session Plans

US Youth Soccer Session Plans - https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/lesson-plans/
US Youth Soccer First Time Coaches -https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/first-time-coaches/
US Soccer Comprehensive Player Health and Safety Program - https://www.recognizetorecover.org/

US Soccer Digital Coaching Center - Grassroots Courses can be found here. - https://dcc.ussoccer.com/

US Youth Soccer Education  - Principles of Play Certification - https://education.usyouthsoccer.org/

Developmental Training Block Examples
MYSA All Age Group Skills Progression 
MYSA U8 Skills Progression
MYSA U10 Skills Progression
MYSA U12 Skills Progression
MYSA Jr. High Skills Progression

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