We have tried to compile some useful info from our region, as well links to other websites that have a variety of information for coaches.
One of the most important issues from previous seasons has been trying to maintain responsible behavior on the sidelines from both the Coaches and Parents. It is ultimately the Coach’s responsibility to maintain proper behavior along his/her sideline. The Team Manager should help with this, but ultimately it comes down to the Coach. Remember, the Kids are watching–let’s set a good example out there. The Region adheres to a Zero Tolerance Policy when it comes to mistreating our Volunteer Referees.
If you have any questions or suggestions of websites that you think other coaches would appreciate, please contact Erik Saltmarsh at: rca@ayso20.org
Sideline Behavior
- Before you go yelling at the Referee…
- KidsZone
- Referee Zero Tolerance Policy
- Parent Sideline Behavior Pledge
Coaching Resources
- SM AYSO Region 20 Division Guidelines
- 5U-14U Guidelines Comparison Table (2023)
- 9U/10U Build-Out Line Video (2019+)
- Game Cards—here is a great link to two-sided printable Game Cards; please have them filled out and printed on GOOD stock
- Laws (and Terms) of Soccer, Simplified
- How to Prevent a Blow-Out
- What is Offside? TextVideo
- Footy 4 Kids Newsletter
- Better Soccer Coaching Newsletter
- World of Soccer Newsletter
- FUNdamental Soccer Newsletter
- Elite Soccer Conditioning Newsletter
- AYSO-National and Region 20 Information page where you can find everything from Birth Year tables to IFAB Laws of the Game
Game Position/Planning
- Soccer Line-up Options & Position Planner
- Soccer Roster (Game Plan) Software (free download)
- Tim Oey’s Soccer Coach Helper (tips & free game plan software)
- Positioning guides from Region 980. Each is a .PDF file that illustrates different positions for players with areas of responsibility for various players: 5 v 5 (PDF)6 v 6 (PDF)7 v 7 (222) (PDF)7 v 7 (213) (PDF)8 v 8 (PDF)9 v 9 (323) (PDF)9 v 9 (233) (PDF)
General Tips & Advice
- Practice Drills & Tips
- Cues – Soccer Vocabulary for Coaches & Players to Use on the Field (webpage)
- Coaching Articles
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America Coaching Tips
- SoccerClinics.com
AYSO 20/UK INTERNATIONAL 2011 Coach Clinic Schedule and Practice Plans:
- SM AYSO UK Intl Sunday Clinic Schedule 2011
- SM AYSO Coaching Plan Ball Control 9-4-11
- SM AYSO Coaching Plan Attack-Shoot 9-11-11
- SM AYSO Coaching Plan Defending 9-18-11
- SM AYSO Coaching Plan-advanced_attacking 10-2-11
- Shooting Coaching session 10-2-11 WW
- Practice Notes for Oct 2 Advanced Attacking and Striking Clinic