Why
Micro Soccer
Coaching Micro Soccer
Micro Soccer Challenges
Micro
Soccer Chart
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- Modified soccer will
develop players faster with more
touches.
- Opportunity for less
complicated and better decisions.
- Less players, coach
can see the players clearer.
- Offers Parent/coaches
an opportunity to grow in progressions
also.
- Teaches kids that
they can play 3V3 (street soccer) soccer
in the school yard or back yard.
- More exposure to
defending and attacking principles
- U-10 Goalies get more
work.
- No Refs- NO pressure
- Better fitness
training and players physically match
field
- Before you can run,
you have to learn how to walk.
- Micro soccer offers
natural progressions up to full sized
soccer
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US
Soccer recommendations
No score or standings kept till U-12
Coaches attend appropriate coaching module.
No slide tackling at younger levels
Opposing teams shake hands at the end of the
game
Spectators should be there to enjoy and
encourage.
Use "split field" model to utilize
space and resources |
COACHING
MICRO SOCCER
The
most fun and easiest
group to coach. |
PRACTICE
STRATEGY |
FUN,FUN,
and more Fun
Put kids in environment where they
play lots of games and get lots of
touches on the ball. Their skills will
improve without them even knowing it.
Have a practice plan for a lot of non
stop action |
GAMEDAY STRATEGY |
More
Fun !!
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and
making new friends.
Make sure to have oranges and drinks
for half time.
"When we have the ball, play as a
team and try to score. When the other
team has the ball, stop them from
scoring."
Shake hands at the end of the game.
Bring lollipops and have your players
pass them out to the other team during
"handshaking" and its
guaranteed both teams will forget who
and how many goals were scored. Top |
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| MICRO
SOCCER CHALLENGES |
| GETTING
EVERYONE "ONBOARD" |
-The biggest challenge for Micro
Soccer is getting parents and coaches
to buy into the Micro Soccer
philosophy.
-For many years a lot of programs started
at 6V6 and players progressed up to
11V11. So in many parents eyes,
playing 3v3 or 4v4 is a step back.
-Soccer community is doing a lot to
try to educate everyone on the
benefits of Micro Soccer. Many of the
major youth soccer organizations have
free pamphlets and brochures.
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-More coaches are needed to run a good micro
soccer program.
-This is actually an opportunity.
-Recruiting easier once coaches realize
smaller teams sizes and the coach requirements
are enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
-A lot of Micro Soccer programs promote parent
involvement in training sessions, eventually
turn them into coaches.
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-Last Challenge is goals.
-If buying new goals is difficult for soccer
league US Youth Soccer recommends using
existing large goals. This will also make it
easier to score goals which will greate
excitement.
If that isn't enough use cone or corner flags.
-Some clubs make the goals from PVC pipe.
-Many companies are manufacturing inexpensive
small sided goals. Top |
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