LYS Best Practices

LYS Best Practice Habits

• Set Expectations Early in practice
  • Practice is what we (coaches) make it. Practice is a trained environment, and if the kids are never trained to be respectful and listen, they never will
  • No talking while coaches are talking
  • If you cant be quiet, move away from your friend
  • EYE CONTACT = Listening
• No Lines over 2/3 players
• No Laps for warm up.
  • Soccer requires a dynamic warm up

• Incorporate FreePlay into your practices

• NO Profanity (if coach hears it, pull the player and sit them for a handful of minutes)
• Have assistant coaches help
  • Lead water breaks
  • Set Field
  • Offer roles (Emotional Coach, Motivation Coach)
  • Give them parts to try and coach in practice
• Keep all water bottles together and close to the field
• Utilize time before and after the practice
  • Set field up if possible prior to session
    • If not possible, have kids juggle in a safe area
    • Start warm ups on side of field
    • Dribble around the track
• Make sure water breaks are short and not too long (2 min max)
  • Speak to the kids during the water break
  • What will be done next, what’s expected
• End practice on time
  • Parents and players appreciate this, as well as the loved ones at our home!