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I think players of all ages like to play and would rather not wait around or listen to the coach speak too long.

Absolutely, talking too much for any practice can challenge player concentration and enjoyment.

How did the season go, coach?

Thanks for the reminder. facebook.com/GlobalSoccerEducation

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Groups of 5 in 10-15 ft cone grid Rondo.

An invasion game is when an offensive team attacks the defensive team's goal, target or area while maintaining possession of the ball. Absolutely! Juggling a ball, alone or with a small group, is a fantastic activity while waiting for the field.

Thank you Dieter, players love a game.

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

Kelvin, I recommend reaching out to your local soccer association and ask of your B certification is still recognised as current. They can confirm it's status and any requirements for maintaining your certification.

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

Great point, use more smaller number set ups to reduce the need for players to wait around.

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.

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

Thanks Derrick, great to hear you have the work to rest ratio a go with only two players waiting. Great effort!

Hi Aiah, TH-cam 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.

Glad you liked the video. Good to see we are reaching a football loving country like Mexico too.

I agree. In my experience, the most progressive clubs are the ones with a clear philosophy of how they support the development of their coaches.

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

Thank you for your kind words Mike. These videos in our channel are aimed to support beginner coaches, so you started in a good place! Additionally, United Soccer Coaches has an abundance of coaching resources and courses for beginner coaches too.

My advice- make every excercise a game, avoid "drills" Keep the girls moving. I also like rondos because the kids work on quick thinking, touch, passing, and defense all in one drill. I mix myself into the middle occasionally because the girls like it.

"Make every exercise a game", great tip. Works at all levels, professional players love this too.

You’re most welcome Nathan. Feel free to share any topics you’d like me to record a video of in the future.

Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts Eric. I agree, limiting lines is a great way to increase player involvement.

Thank you Michael, I am glad you liked the video. Is there any coaching topics you would like me to cover in future videos?

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.

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 Sam, appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos.

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

Thank you IAMTALLBOY, the collegiate environment is so important, so glad you enjoyed Paul's insights.

Thank you for your comment Lonny, Paul is a very humble guy that is passionate to help other coaches with his successes but also with the challenges he has faced and how he over came them. So was delighted to have him on the live. There are so many grey areas in coaching, so very difficult to say this is right and that is wrong.

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

Appreciate it THE JOD POD.

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

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

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

This is so true Rodney, coaches can sometimes project the adult game on children. So important to pitch the session content to the level and needs of the players.

@@GlobalSoccerEducation couldn't agree more. I now work as an Adult Mentor for my local County FA, for me the most important, statement, coach to the level of the players involved. I will certainly be sharing your content in future session.

I might have a few available, no plans for an e-commerce store yet though.

Well, I’d love one if things change.

Thank you BeeProductive, a new video will be released every Saturday.

Thank you The JOD POD, really enjoyed being a guest on your show.

Appreciate that James, just heard Elon Musk is looking over his shoulder.

Thank you AJ, future videos will be released on match days (Saturdays).

Thank you Dieter. Look forward to sharing more coaching insights with you soon.

Thanks TheAntipreneur, appreciate the feedback. More storytelling to follow!