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Advanced Coach Instructor CourseCourse Overview:Purpose of the Advanced Coach Instructor ProgramCourse Learning ObjectivesPrerequisitesExamCourse BodyTeaching AssignmentsDemonstrate Instructor AbilityCourse Summary

Advanced Coach Instructor CoursePurpose of the Advanced Coach Instructor Program

Provide AYSO Advanced Coaches who desire to become AYSO Advanced Coach Instructors with the necessary tools, information and actual teaching situations which might enable them to become AYSO Advanced Coach Instructors

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseLearning Objectives

Role of the Certified Advanced Coach InstructorRequirements to be an Advanced Coach InstructorAdministrative requirements

Advanced Coach Instructor CoursePrerequisites

Be a certified AYSO Advanced CoachBe recommended by the Area Coach Administrator or the Section Coach Administrator

Advanced Coach Instructor Course

Test Time!!

Advanced Coach Instructor Course1.In the space provided below, write the American Youth Soccer Organizations VISION STATEMENT:

VISION STATEMENTTo provide work class youth soccer programs that enrich childrens lives

Advanced Coach Instructor Course2.In the space provided below, write the American Youth Soccer Organizations MISSION STATEMENT:

MISSION STATEMENTTo develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO Philosophies

Advanced Coach Instructor Program3.The AYSOs philosophy grew out of a deep concern for the well-being of all participants. The principles set forth by the AYSO founders in 1964 still guide the organization today. What are the 6 philosophies of AYSO?Open RegistrationEveryone PlaysBalanced TeamsPositive CoachingGood SportsmanshipPlayer Development

Advanced Coach Instructor Course4.Define Good Sportsmanship as used in AYSO coaching courses:

AYSO strives to create a safe, fair, fun and positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in ever facet of AYSO

Advanced Coach Instructor Course5.Name two of the four basic attributes that all successful coaches share as presented in the AYSO Advanced Coaching course:

Knowledge of the gameAlways place an athletes well being firstThe ability to communicate that knowledge to the playerThe ability to observe and evaluate (coaching eye) so the coach may correct any apparent faults in a positive manner

Advanced Coach Instructor Course6.How do overuse injuries occur?

Overuse injuries occur when a tissue is injured due to repetitive sub-maximal loading. The process starts when repetitive activity fatigues a specific structure such as tendon or bone

Advanced Coach Instructor Course7.Name the seven characteristics of passing used in the Advanced Coaching Course checklist:

TimingAccuracyPaceDeceptionWhenWherePositive result

Advanced Coach Instructor Course8.A coach should use a systematic approach to help in communicating with and training players. The training session is an attempt to duplicate a match in what type of environment?

A learning environment

Advanced Coach Instructor Course9.What are the five (5) elements of soccer that should be coached in every training session?

SkillsTacticsConditioningMental alertnessInter-relations of the three speeds

Advanced Coach Instructor Course10.Name the five (5) attacking principles:

PenetrationDepthWidthMobilityCreativity

Advanced Coach Instructor Course11.Name the five (5) defensive principles of soccer:

DelayDepthConcentrationBalanceComposure

Advanced Coach Instructor Course12.What are the attacking Principles that respectively counter the defending Principles?

Attacking PrinciplesDefending PrinciplesPenetrationDelayDepthDepthWidthConcentrationMobilityBalanceCreativityComposure

Advanced Coach Instructor Course13.Practice should simulate as much as possible the pressures players experience during match conditions. This may be accomplished how? The coach needs to vary the:

SpeedSpaceOpposition

Advanced Coach Instructor Course14.Name the four match characteristics which are seen at all levels of play:

ShootingShort combined with long playRisk of shooting or advancing versus the safety of maintaining possessionTransition from offense to defense and vice-versa

Advanced Coach Instructor Course15.State the role of the 3rd attacker:

Defeat principles of defense by rating with 2nd attacker, working to create numbers, working to create pace and creating defensive confusion

Advanced Coach Instructor Course16.State the role of the 2nd defender:

Support 1st defender, prepare to become 1st defender, deny dangerous pass, reduce good shooting angles, watch 1st attacker and the ball

Advanced Coach Instructor Course17.There are five (5) technical parts to dribbling. What are they?

VisionTouchTurningBeating a defenderShielding

Advanced Coach Instructor Course18.What are the five (5) characteristics of a good pass?

AccurateCorrect paceWell timedSomewhat deceptivePositive result (successfully advances the ball or maintains possession)

Advanced Coach Instructor Course19.What are the five (5) technical characteristics of good ball control?

Maintain eye contact with the ballMove into the line of flight of the ballBody is in a relaxed and balanced mannerBall is cushioned on contactPrepare ball for the next move

Advanced Coach Instructor Course20.When playing 3 vs. 3, what attacking/defending Principles of Play is being stressed?

Attacking DefendingPenetrationDelayDepthDepthWidthConcentration

Advanced Coach Instructor Course21.All players must make decisions relative to the position of:

The ballThemselvesTheir teammatesTheir opponentsThe clockThe goal

Advanced Coach Instructor Course22.Simply put, the goalkeeper has three very important responsibilities. They are:

Stop shots/crossesSupport the defenseInitiate/participate in the attack

Advanced Coach Instructor Course23.In dealing with injuries, the coach must at least look competent and in control of the situation. The coach must remain calm so that the injured player and teammates are not unduly upset. In addition, the coach must:

Do not diagnose an injuryDo not touch the injury but ask the player to move the affected areaSeek professional help for all but minor injuriesPut the childs welfare ahead of the teams need

Advanced Coach Instructor Course24.A player who is experiencing heat exhaustion will feel cool, clammy and damp. What three things should the coach do immediately?

Move the player to shadeDouse the player with cool waterGive the player fluids

Advanced Coach Instructor Course25.The position of the marking defender is influenced by a number of factors that include position of the ball and the goal relative to the marked attacker. The forward should be more tightly marked as:

The player moves into a more dangerous shooting positionThe player, off the ball, moves into a position to quickly receive a pass

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseName the Laws of the Game:1. Field of Play2. The Ball3. Number of Players4. Players Equipment5. The Referee6. The Assistant Referee7. Duration of the Game8. Start and Restart of Play9. Ball In and Out of Play10. Method of Scoring

Advanced Coach Instructor Course27. Name the Laws of the Game (contd):11.Offside12.Fouls and Misconducts13. Free Kicks14.Penalty Kick15.Throw In16.Goal Kick17.Corner Kick

Advanced Coach Instructor Course28.What are the seven (7) reasons for a caution (yellow card)?DissentFailing to respect the required distance during corner kicks and free kicksUnsporting behaviorPersistent infringement of the LawsDelaying the restart of playEntering or re-enters the field without the referees permissionDeliberately leaves the field without the referees permission

Advanced Coach Instructor Course31.Name the three (3) types of speed that every coach must work on at training (practice) sessions?

Physical speedTechnical speedTactical speed


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Advanced Coach Instructor CourseAYSO Coaching Courses:

AYSOs Safe Haven 2 hoursU-6 Coach Course 2 hoursU-8 Coach Course 2 hoursU-10 Coach Course 3 hoursU-12 Coach Course 5 hoursIntermediate (U-14) Coach Course15 hoursAdvanced (U-16/19) Coach Course18 hoursNational Coach Course56 hours+Annual Coach Update 1 hour+

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseWhat can an Advanced Coach Instructor teach?

Upon successful completion of this course you will be eligible to teach (not authorize):

All AYSO Coaching Courses, including the National Coaching Course

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseAll AYSO instructors should present the AYSO National Coaching Program

All AYSO courses are designed to be presented using players as demonstrators. Coaches in attendance should see how a professional works with a particular age group.

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseAYSO instructors must:

Use the AYSO materialsTeach what is in the manualsStay on trackSupport the AYSO National Coaching Program

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseTeaching Assignments

Each of you will be required to make a 20 minute presentation from material that is presented in the Intermediate or the Advanced Coaching Manuals

Evaluation form


Teaching the:

Intermediate and AdvancedCoaching Courses

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseIntermediate and Advanced Coach courses:

The Intermediate and Advanced Coach courses are designed to be presented using U-14 and U-19 players as demonstrators. Coaches in attendance should see how a professional works with a particular age group and experience the rigors of the game

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseThe Intermediate Coaching course is a 15 hour course designed to link the technical aspects of the game with the ability of players to read the game.

This course also links short sided play to the full 11-a-side game.

The teaching plan is the Intermediate Coaching Manual. Your instructor notes are your presentation guide (yes, there are instructor notes)

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseIntermediate Coaching Course

Players (U-14) must be used as demonstrators for this course

Cover the main points and move on

You dont have time to clean techniques in this courseYou will want to but dont


Time Management is essential to a successful course

Stick to your plan and teach the manual


All coaches at this level must understand how they can incorporate these four elements into their training sessions:SkillsTacticsConditioningPsychological motivation


At this level coaches must:Develop a proper attitude with their playersMake each player feel importantMake training enjoyable and rewarding for playersUnderstand each players strengths and weaknessesProvide proper role model


Motivation strategies should be adopted to the age of the players involved (U-14 to U-16)

While the fundamental concepts remain the same, the coach will want to adopt different styles as influenced by the age of the player


In the U-13 to U-16 age group there are some characteristics to consider:Boys/Girls are they the same?Period of physical change accompanied by mental unrestMostly better players remain in the sportNeed for strong peer acceptanceDesire to improve skillsPlayers become vocal and opinionated


Coaching Cycle Explain that an understanding of the Coaching Cycle is a key ingredient for all successful coachesYou must cover, in detail, every aspect of the Coaching Cycle

Note:So YOU must know and understand the Coaching Cycle


Principles of Play -

It is critical that all attendees understand the Principles of Play and how the Principles must be incorporated into their training sessions


System of Play

Stress that any system of play must fit the players, the players cannot fit the system of play (cover systems of play from the Intermediate Manual)


Characteristics by Position

When discussing positional play, ensure that the coaches fully understand the areas of responsibility are far more important than assigning players a position. Explain why to the coaches


Teaching the Advanced Coach Course

Advanced Coach Instructor CourseAdvanced Coach Course

The Advanced Coach Course is an 18 hour course with an emphasis on analysis

Players (U-16 or U-19) must be used when delivering this course

The Advanced Coach Course currently represents the end product for many AYSO coaches


Teaching the Advanced Coach Course While the emphasis in previous courses requires the instructor to deliver largely technical material, the Advanced Coach course instructor has to also serve as a facilitator for discussion and evaluation among the participants


As in all other AYSO Coaching Courses time is the enemy


The Advanced Coach manual is not a stand-alone item. Do not give the students the manual until the end of the course.

Tie your presentation to the manual so the participants can more effectively use the manual as a reference tool


In order to accomplish all the activities in this course, you must schedule players no younger than U-16 to assist (and bring a lot of them)


Coaches want to get it done most dont have the skills or stamina to achieve the desired outcomeThis course again is about analysis, not about whether or not the coaches can playThe coaches cant be doing an analysis if they are playingAlways give the participants a clear overview of the course objectives


TESTS!! There is a pre-test and a post-course test for the Advanced Coach courseGive the pre-test right after you give your introductions (surprise them)Post-test given at the end of the course


Qualities of a CoachMost of the coaches at this level understand what qualities of a coach AYSO considers to be appropriateYou should show appreciation that they are experienced coaches but challenge them to use all of their knowledge to keep the game fun (enjoyable)


Coaching Chemistry Remind coaches at this level that team chemistry becomes almost as important as team and individual abilitiesCoaches at this level should and must use all of the knowledge and experiences that they have acquired while also remembering that they will have players that might be below average in abilityRemind all in attendance that good coaches can and do communicate at all levels to players of varying abilities


Principles of Play

The session on Principles of Play must only be a review. You will not have time to teach them in this courseSpend no more than 20 minutes and present it prior to the Observation/Evaluations session


Injury Prevention

Even though this is listed as a lecture, you can take this unit and cover it with the warm-up at the first field session


Observation and Evaluation (classroom) This is the session where you will act more like a moderator trying to get opinions on whether or not the diagrams show the principles of play are being observedPart of the learning process for the students will be for some disagreement to occur (all coaches dont see everything the same way)Your role is to guide the group to an understanding of how to observe the principles of play in action


Observation and Evaluation (on the field)

This session separates the Advanced Coaching Course from any other AYSO coaching course because it places an emphasis on observation and communication


Observation and Evaluation (on the field) Divide the coaches into equal groups and ask them to design a player evaluation tool (30 minutes)Have the coaches now evaluate the players using their groups evaluation toolAsk if everything a U-19 player needs to play the game were evaluated


Observation and Evaluation (on the field) Keep the same groups but have each group evaluate one player on only one skill that should be evaluated (play 6v6 with keepers)After a few minutes (long enough to get a good picture of the player being evaluated), give the coaches a moment to organize their thoughts and notes while the players rest


NOTE:When teams of youth players are brought in to demonstrate, make sure the players and their coaches are aware of the course procedures and that the evaluation process will be positive but that it is a learning environment for the coaches attending the course


NOTE:As the coaches get the idea, start asking for more. Dont allow comments like it was a poor pass to stand alone

Ask why was it a poor pass? What technical and/or tactical elements were at fault?...


Observation and Evaluation Check List Now introduce the checklists that are included in the manual

Stress to the coaches how much easier it is to evaluate something if you know what you are looking for


Observation and Evaluation Check List -There is an observation and evaluation check list for each of the following areas:Ball controlDribblingPassingShooting (finishing)Shape/OrganizationGoalkeeping


Observation and Evaluation Check List Now give each coach an observation and evaluation check list for one of the skills that requires an evaluationNow have the players play 6v6 with keepers. Ask the coaches what they saw and was it easier when a skill was isolated?Repeat for each skill


Now you need to fix the problems (on the field)

Use the activities in the manualMake sure the coaches know what you are fixing or attempting to fix


Fixing the problems Ball controlDribblingPassingShooting (finishing)Shape/OrganizationGoalkeeping


Restarts and Set Pieces Be sure to cover all the restarts and include all applicable laws or changes to the lawsDont get stuck doing an hour on the kick-offCoach both attacking and defending the restarts and remember the time you have is limitedStress that a team cannot do tactically what they cannot do technically


Shooting (finishing) Make sure that the finishing drills and games that you use are progressive in nature, using build-up to go from simple games to complexGoalkeepers and defenders should be introduced to simulate game conditionsDont hesitate to include the technical and tactical objectives of these last two positions in this process


Goalkeeping When addressing goalkeeping, use this time to cover skills and tactics that need to be presented directly from the manualGet trained keepers, if possible, for demonstrations and drills


Laws of the Game

Consider getting a National or Section Referee to present this portion of the course


Laws of the Game must be covered:17 LawsThe Spirit of the GamePhilosophy of ReferringRemember, you did some laws during Restarts and Set Pieces


Thank you for all you do and thank you for attending this course!

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