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U10 Coaching Guide
Mission StatementTRSA supports and develops an inclusive soccer program that enhances community and promotes
an active lifestyle.
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Welcome
What’s Inside
Session Planner:
Tips, objectives, understanding your players…………………………...
A recipe for success-How to break down your sessions………………..
All about Ball Manipulation…………………………………………….
All about ABC’s………………………………………………………...
Sample session plan…………………………………………………….
Session plan template…………………………………………………...
Fun games……………………………………………………………………... Game Info
Format ………………………………………………………………….
U10 Rules………………………………………………………………
Frequently Asked Questions:…………………………………………………
Additional Resources: Injury Information………………………………………………………
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Thank you for volunteering your time to be a TRSA U10 soccer coach. What a rewarding and exciting job
you have taken on! We know you are up to the challenge. This guide has been written with you in mind.
Regardless of your experience with soccer, it will make your job EASY and FUN!
Need Information?
1. Check the FAQ section of this guide
2. Check out our website www.trsa.ca
Still can’t find what your looking for?
3. Contact TRSA Program Manager Charlane Gorsak at [email protected]
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So, you’re a coach! Here’s what we need from you
Teach these kids to love the game!
Engage, encourage and enjoy!
Be prepared, positive, professional and passionate!
If you are having fun, they will too!
Yes, it’s that simple!
Tips to make your coaching career a success
Never be on time! Always be early.
Be organized and share responsibilities with another coach, delegate duties; your assistants are key!
Have your session planned ahead of time! Use the session format in this guide to ensure a consistent,
purposeful practice each and every time.
Quickly get the players active!
LOOK THE PART. BE A GREAT ROLE MODEL.
Objectives as a U10 Coach
Develop a love for the game of soccer!
Further development of soccer related ABC’s as well as fundamental movement skills.
Further develop running with the ball including dribbling and kicking the ball forward.
Changing direction with the ball, turning with both feet and shielding the ball.
Passing the ball- short range emphasis.
Further development of cooperation with teammates.
Introduction to basic shooting technique
1v1 attacking and defending.
Create a positive environment where success can be achieved.
Understanding Your Players
Improvement of co-ordination
Begins to display physical strength
Enjoyment of physical contact
Increased attention span
Enjoys doing well and being praised for it
Enjoys challenges
Capable of problem solving.
Fear of embarrassment
Shows a need for peer and adult approval
Can become discouraged quickly when
things don’t work out
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The second portion of your session should be spent
working to develop agility, balance and coordination as
well as the fundamental movement skills needed to
excel in the game of soccer. This includes activities
focused on running, jumping, twisting, turning,
dodging, hopping etc. It will be done forwards,
backwards, sideways and back again! Activities can
include working with a ball or without. Additional
information as well as activities to try, see page 5.
A great way to activate the players at the start of a
session. Provides the opportunity for each player to work
one on one with a ball, developing their comfort,
confidence and technique. Arrange all players in a
20*20 yard grid, each with their own ball. Activities will
include using all the different surfaces of the feet on the
ball, kicking and catching the ball, dropping and kicking
the ball, bouncing and kicking the ball etc. More about
ball manipulation on page 4.
2. Minutes 15-25ABC’s~ Developing fundamental movement skills
3. Minutes 25-45 FUN GAME ~ Creating a positive environment where success can be achieved!
The fun games in this guide will provide the players an
opportunity to develop comfort with the ball and their
fundemental movement skills, in a fun, positive
enviroment! Gives you the opportunity run along side
and have fun with your team! Learning comes with
play. Let the game be the teacher! See pages 6-21.
Remember! The games outlined in this guide are suggestions.
You know your players. If they need a little more time developing a particular skill, don’t be afriad to come back and try a fun game
again, at a different session! Most important is you and your team
are having FUN!
1. Minutes 0-15 Ball Manipulation ~ Developing comfort with a ball
4. Minutes 45-60 GAME TIME~ Apply the theme of your session in the game! Use the
“coaching over” technique rather than the stopping the game.
Divide your team and have them play against each other. This is an opportunity for you to see what they have
taken from the practice and help coax them to utilize it. Don’t stop the game to provide direction, just coach the
theme of your practice. A good time to educate on rules of the game. *See page 19 for more information on game time.
A recipe for success!
How to break down your 60 minute practice session
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Commence each session by having all players dribbling throughout a 20*20 yard grid; each with
their own ball. After 1-2 minutes have the players come in close for instructions. The variations
are for ball manipulation are almost endless; adjust them to suit your players. Start simple and
progress as the season continues. Demonstrate a move and have the players repeat. This is a great
opportunity to discuss the 10 different surfaces of the feet: inside, outside, laces, heels and soles
on both feet.
ENSURE THE PLAYERS ARE TOUCHING THE BALL! Challenge yourself to see how
many touches you can get in.
You can add in all different movement patterns, sequences, turns and tricks to keep the activity
new and exciting for the players. Encourage the players to come up with their favorite move
and demonstrate for the team!
Some suggestions:
Tapping the ball with the soles of the feet
Jumping over the ball
Running with the ball
Dribble with the laces: slow down and push
the ball lightly-left, right and alternate
Kick, bounce, kick
Sole drag backs: hopping between feet,
move backwards, dragging the ball back,
alternating between the sole of the shoes
Changing direction with the ball.
Change the tempo- slow to fast and fast to
slow.
Bouncing the ball
Throwing the ball and catching it
Dropping the ball to your feet
Dropping the ball to your thighs
Push the ball from side to side, right to left
and back again
Toe taps: hopping from one foot to the
other, tapping the ball with the opposite
foot each time
Sole push: pushing the ball forward with
the sole of the shoes
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OBSTACLE COURSE
Running forward in a figure 8
Hop through on both feet
Side step in figure 8
Crab crawl
Monkey walk
Running backward in a
figure 8
Hop through on right foot
only/left foot only
Jump side to side
Jump directly over
LEAP FROG Skip the cones and use the players! Have the players jump over each other to get to the other
side of the playing area.
FOLLOW THE LEADER You can incorporate any movement skills you wish, from quick, tiny,
fairy-feet to huge, angry, giant-feet! Have the kids take a turn leading the line and come up with their favorite move.
OVER UNDER In pairs of 2, have the players stand back to back; each pair with a ball. The first player
will pass the ball up and over their head to the player behind, who will then pass back through the legs to the first
player. Add a challenge and see how many passes each pair can do in a minute.
This can be used as an obstacle course as shown.
Alternatively break it up and use any one of the set
ups individually.
Encourage all the different movement skills noted
above or come up with your own! Make it fun and
exciting as you bounce, crawl, hop, skip and run
around the course!
RELAY TIME Arranging the players in equal lines. Have them all stand behind a row of cones. Each will take a turn through the cones, return and the next player will follow. Each session can focus on different movement skills and performing them in different directions. While this activity is played in relay style, it is important to ensure that the players are not trying to ‘win’ but rather are completing the exercises properly. Pick different combinations of the following or make up your own to work on each session.
A FEW MORE IDEA’S:
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Sample Session Plan
THEME: Dribbling
Ball Manipulation: Min 0-15
Dribbling with the laces
Running with the ball
Push the ball from side to side
Sole drag backs
Jump forwards and backwards over
the ball
Toe taps hoping from left to right
ABC’s: Min 15- 25
Relay races figure 8 around the
cones
o First round without the ball
o Add the ball in- forward
dribble and shuffle side to
side
Fun Game: Min 25-45
Six goal game PG. 8
Set up six, 2 foot gates
Coach players to keep head up
Coach players to change
direction
Game Time: Min 45-60
Encourage: running with the ball
Using the laces
Reflection:
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Session Plan
THEME:
Ball Manipulation 6:00-6:15
ABC’s 6:15-6:25
Fun Game 6: 25-6:45
Game Time 6:45-7:00
(Coach your practice theme)
Reflection:
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The ball is played as far forward and wide as possible.
Attacking runs are made centrally.
In the biggest area of the field the ball is played wide.
Attacking movement comes way from the ball.
Play is developed from the back.
The attacking run is central.
Hex Field Game
Purpose
Works on defending in pairs and groups,
attacking transition, passing combinations and
shooting. Creates and increased challenge as the
player approaches the goal. Players pick up
their speed as they go forward.
Organization
Field is 30x25 with each corner coned off to
create a hexagon. Use two big goals with
keepers and 3 vs.3 on the field.
Directions
Play is a regular scrimmage on the modified
field. The zoned off corner space is out of
bounds.
Objectives & Tips
Encourage players to increase their speed of
play closer to goal as space diminishes.
Encourage width in the development phase
of an attack to challenge the defending
team.
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Six Goal Game
Purpose
Using multiple goals, encourages players to
keep their heads up and be searching for scoring
opportunities. Players work on dribbling to get
to goal or identify when to change their
direction.
Organization
In a 25*35 yard grid, mark corners with cones.
Create three goals, each measuring 2 yards
wide, with cones on each end line. Divide
players into three teams, each with a different
coloured pinnie. Soccer balls are on the side,
with you.
Directions
Teams will play 4v4 while one team is on the
end lines acting as bumpers. Teams each play
for 2 minutes before one team will switch with
the bumpers. You are the ‘boss of the ball’ and
will play in each ball.
Objectives & Tips
The players need to decide when they can
dribble to penetrate to the goal or change
directions to find another scoring option.
More than one ball can be played at a time. This
will encourage more players to participate.
Switch it up! Have the bumpers act as gate
keepers, stepping in and closing different gates
at different times.
Play a ball any time a goal is scored or a ball goes out of bounds.
Teams can look to the bumpers for support.
Play in additional balls to any inactive players.
Remind the bumpers to move so they can support different plays.
Closing off gate with the bumpers will make this activity more
challenging!
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Coconuts
Purpose
Improve passing combinations, attacking
transition and defending in pairs and groups.
Passing along the ground between 5-15 yards.
Receiving using the feet. Work on attacking and
defending as an individual, pair and small
group.
Organization
30 x 25 yard area. Set inside of the playing
space, balls are placed on 3 cones at either end
of the area to create 3 targets. The targets are 5
yards from each end line.
Directions
The objective of the game is to have players
pass or dribble the game ball into a target
knocking off the target ball. When successful
reset the target and the play continues.
Encouraged the players to use the playing space
behind the targets when on attack.
Objectives & Tips
Encourage players to play forward or switch the
play.
Remind players to use both the horizontal and
vertical space that is available.
The player in possession identifies a clear passing channel between
two opponents and has a clear sight of the target.
An accurate and weighted inside of the foot pass is used to try to
score.
The defending team is effective in denying a clear channel to the targets.
The player in possession decides to pass the ball and initiates a quick
switch of the play.
The defending team denies a clear channel to the targets, has the far
side player marked.
Play is switched, far side player moves into a position behind the target.
If the pass/shot at the target misses the far side player is in position to
collect the ball and keep the attack alive
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Knock and Move
Purpose
Works on passing and passing combinations.
Short passing along the ground 5-15 yards.
Receiving the ball using the feet and mobility
on and off the ground. Develops the passing and
receiving technique as well as patterns of
movement.
Organization
Use sets of 4 players 15-20 yards apart. Position
one player between in the middle.
Directions
The activity is a 4 pass sequence, with 4
corresponding movements. Once the sequence
is played it comes back the other way. The
passing sequence involves four passes and four
movements. The sequence goes back and forth
and is continuous.
Objectives & Tips
Have players play the way they face and
turn without the ball.
Make sure the spin movement of the middle
player is wide, not long.
The ball is played to the player at the opposite end of the
space. The passer follows the pass. The entire sequence of four passes and four movements then
resets the other way.
The central player makes a bending run wide and away.
The first passer plays the ball to the runner and moves to the
central position.
The first pass is played into a central player.
The passer moves off at an angle to receive the ball back.
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Micro Soccer
Purpose
Encourages speed of play and positive
transitions to attack. Works on passing
combinations, defending in pairs and groups
and shooting.
Organization
35 x 25yard field with 5 yard end zones and
small goals. Play is 4 vs. 4.
Directions
The game commences with the coach passing to
one of the teams of 4. The defending team must
drop one player back into the end zone, to leave
3 defenders against 4 attackers. When the ball is
turned over, the team losing possession must
drop a player into the defensive zone and the
attacking team can attack at full strength – 4v3.
Objectives & Tips
Get players to play fast and positive in
attacking transition.
Have a good supply of balls so play is
continuous and fast paced.
The player with the ball commits the opponent on the dribble.
Other 3 attacking players employ width and mobility to get open.
4 white players establish a shape to stretch the 3 blue players.
The blue team’s strike at goal is saved.
White team quickly transition with an outlet pass.
Simultaneously, one blue player immediately recovers to the goal.
The white team breaks down the well-organized defense. A give and go eliminates a blue opponent allowing the white player
to get into the space behind.
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Mirror Goal
Purpose
To encourage players to be direct to goal The
use of the Mirror Goal gives the players lots of
opportunity to shoot at goal. It also allows for
the efficient retrieval of balls and the
opportunity for the coach to critically observe
the players’ technique.
Organization
Set up an appropriately sized goal using cones.
2 teams of 4 players, with a ball each are on
either side of the goal. The distance from goal
should be appropriate for their technical level of
the players – start with 20 yards and then
modify.
Directions
One team provides a goalkeeper. The first
player from the opposing team dribbles the ball
forward and shoots before a cone marking a
designated distance from goal. After the shot
the shooter moves forward to be in goal and
receives a shot from the other direction. The
outgoing keeper is responsible for retrieving the
ball and returns to their team. The first player in
line from the other side now.
Objectives & Tips
Provide the players valuable repetition of
striking a moving ball at goal
Observe closely the position of the non-
kicking foot and the head at the moment of
impact as this will impact the strength and
direction of the shot.
Blue player dribbles and shoots.
White goalkeeper recovers ball.
White shooter is ready to play.
Blue player dribbles and shoots.
White goalkeeper gives up a rebound.
Blue player can finish rebound with one touch.
A server plays the ball to the blue player.
White goalkeeper retrieves the ball. +
Immediately a server for white plays a ball forward.
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Shooting Circle
Purpose
Works on passing combinations and attacking
transition, as well as shooting. This activity
creates shooting frequency. The types of
shooting scenarios can be varied and the coach
can observe closely to provide individual
instruction.
Organization
Use 2 big goals with keepers. The distance
between goals should provide an appropriate
challenge. Start with groups of players at each
goal with plenty of balls.
Directions
The ball is passed by the shooter to a target who
lays it off for a shot. When the ball is dead the
shooter becomes the target and the target
retrieves the ball
Objectives & Tips
Give the players repetitions for strikes at
goal with a variety of service.
Encourage players to take a look at the
goalkeeper’s position as they move, without
the ball, on to the shot. Head over the ball
for the shot.
A pass made to a central targets is laid off to the outside.
The shooter runs onto the ball.
The shooter attempts to score near and far post.
A pass made to the central target is played back.
Shooter must collect ball and dribble before shot.
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N.E.W.S.
Purpose
Works on passing combinations, attacking
transition and defending in pairs and groups.
This activity helps players develop a rhythm
and purpose in possession.
Organization
30 x30 yard square. Play is 3v3 in the area with
a target player on two sides for each team (5v5).
The target players are on opposite sides of the
square.
Directions
Each team seeks to maintain possession using
their target players. The objective is to move
across the square by combining passes and
avoiding turning the ball over to the other team.
Objectives & Tips
Encourage players to be positive in
possession.
observe the supporting movements of the
target players.
Blue team combined effectively from one target to the other.
Target players moves along the line to receive the final pass.
The white team defends well.
The target player moves well in support of the ball.
The target players involved multiple times.
Off the ball, an inside player anticipates and moves to receive.
An immediate pass from the second target player maintains
possession.
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Subs Up
Purpose
Works on passing combinations, attacking
transition, defending in pairs and groups, as
well as shooting
To encourage players to react quickly to
transition moments of the game.
Organization
25 x 20 yard area with a goal at each end.
Players are split into 2 teams with a
goalkeeper for each team. Play 3 vs. 3 with
extra players for both teams on the side of
the field.
Directions
Every time the ball goes out of play the
coach serves in another ball. After a
number of repetitions the coach calls “subs
up” and all players must exchange with
teammates. The players and the teams that
react the quickest will have the opportunity
to score as the opponent is transitioning
into defence. Players will be engaged and
ready to switch in on the coach’s command.
Objectives & Tips
3 v 3 with goalkeepers.
Player immediately penetrates on the dribble.
The decision to dribble is a good one.
The coach calls for all players to sub out.
One player in white has responded quickest.
The urgency to get in is good and scores.
The coach plays in a 50/50 ball. The white player immediately plays a penetrating forward pass.
The decision to pass quickly is a good one.
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Triangle Technical Warm
Up
Purpose
Works on passing combinations. Physically
activates players in a technical pattern warm
up, that focuses on passing, receiving and
movement with the ball.
Organization
3 cones, 10-15 yards apart, make an
equilateral triangle. At 2 of the cones there
is a player and at one cone there are 2 players.
Play commences from the cone with 2
players
Directions
The warm up activity has a series of
prescribed progressions of passing and
movement. To begin, players pass to the
outside of the triangle in a clockwise
direction. The pass should be firm and along
the ground. Once a rhythm has been
established, the coach can introduce passing
combinations, such as a give and go or
overlap.
Objectives
Get the players passing and moving with
purpose.
Encourage/demand technical sharpness
as the activity is unopposed.
The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.
The passer then follows their pass.
The receiver passes the ball on to the next player.
The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.
The receiver passes the ball back.
A give and go is completed around the cone.
The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.
The receiver passes the ball back.
The ball is passed across the triangle.
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White commits blue on the dribble.
The pass forward is followed by a wide run
Blue penetrates on the dribble.
The blue target checks to the back post.
The ball is played forward to the target.
The third player moves off the ball to support.
Wide Gate Game
Purpose
Works on passing combinations, attacking
transition, as well as defending in pairs and
groups. This activity encourages players to
support passes they play forward. It reinforces
the importance of width and mobility in the
attack.
Organization
Field is 30x25 with wide gates on the half way
line. Two small goals with keepers and 3 vs.3
on the field.
Directions
In each half there is a 2 vs. 1 advantage to the
team defending that end. When the ball is play
forward to the lone target one of the deeper
players must support by running forward
through the gates.
Objectives
To have effective defending at the point of
the ball to allow for effective team defense.
make sure your vision takes in all members
of the defending team and can assess their
positions.
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Numbers up to Goal
Purpose
Works on passing combinations, attacking
transition, defending in pairs and groups as well
as shooting. Encourages players to be direct to
goal and to identify a numbers up situation.
Organization
30 x 25 yards with 1 goal. A goalkeeper and 2
teams of 4 players. Supply of balls and 2 sets
of pinnies.
Directions
Play begins with 1 attacker v goalkeeper.
Whatever the outcome, the attacking player
becomes a defender. 2 attackers set off from the
cones and attempt to score past the defender and
goalkeeper. The defender steps off the field and
re-joins the line. As before, once the ball is won
by the defenders or a goal is scored, the 2
attackers now transition to being the defenders
against the next 3 attacking players. The next
progression is 4v3 and the final progression is
4v4. If the defenders win the ball they should
return it to the coach as a counter option.
Restart the game, switching out the goalkeeper.
Objectives
Encourage players to play incisively and
quickly to goal.
Encourage each new attack to begin
immediately after the ball goes dead.
1 player dribbles at pace before a strike at goal.
Opposing players are on deck to attack.
Attacker on the ball commits the defender.
2nd attacker receives a pass for a shot at goal.
The game progresses to a 4 vs. 4.
The attacking team pass and move to create a shot.
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PLAYER POSITIONS
The Airplane Formation
This formation allows us to be creative moving forward with the overload of the picture.
Focus point is the double diamond~ provides structure and options for attacking and defending.
Wingers can also operate as fullbacks and provide good defensive cover and attacking options.
Natural triangles are formed which is the basis of support. It uses the space on the field with the
distribution of players.
GAME COACHING KEYS
Players should play all positions throughout the season.
Only playing one position throughout each game, minimum half game.
Recommend full game for goal keeper.
Alow player to play atleast 15 minutes before making subsitutions. Players start to get adjusted to the
real game, gives them an opportunity to get “into” the game
Encourage players to play the ball with purpose, not just “kick” or “get it out.
Focus on general attacking principle of “spreading out”.
Focus on general defending principle of being “compact”.
Halftime – Focus on 3 Main points, be positive!!
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U10 RULES
What you need to know…..
Games are played 7 v 7 including GK.
SUBS allowed on any stoppage.
All players should play at least 50% of the game.
No jewellery allowed to be worn.
Shin pads must be worn.
If both teams have same color jerseys, home team has to wear pinnies of different color.
2 thirty minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
Players need to be 6 yards away from a free kick.
Referees will be assigned and are to be respected! Decisions not to be challenged by coaches,
parents or players.
Goals can be scored from inside the penalty area.
NO offside.
All fouls are indirect free kicks. A goal will only count if it is touched by a teammate or
opponent before crossing the goal line.
No penalty kicks, if a foul is committed inside the penalty area, the free kick will be taken from
outside the penalty area.
Goal Keeper has 5 seconds to release the ball once he/she has control of the ball.
Throw-ins: Balls played out of bounds will be awarded to the opposite team for a throw in.
Both feet behind the sideline. Part of each foot must be touching the ground as the ball is
thrown. Players must make a distinctive throwing motion, delivering the ball from behind their
head. Do not be overly concerned with players following proper technique.
Goal kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the attacking team, go to the goal keeper for a
goal kick.
Goal keeper may kick the ball from anywhere in the goal area. Players should all retreat to
center line.
Corner Kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the defending team, will be awarded to the
opposite team for a corner kick.
If interested the in complete list of EMSA laws, please visit our website @ www.trsa.ca
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First steps
Contact your assistant coach immediately.
If assigned a team manager contact immediately as well.
Contact parents via email as soon as you have your team lists. They will be anxious to hear about
their child’s season. Ask for a reply- Any that do not respond should be contacted by phone to ensure
the email is correct in the TRSA database.
Be sure to BCC all parents until you have agreed consent on sharing.
Initial Team Meeting
Prior to the start of the season, even just before the first game.
Deliver team jerseys.
Discuss your goals and expectations for the season.
Discuss respect- TRSA values as outlined on the back of this guide.
Discuss/delegate important roles parents can take on during the season.
o Designate a team manager if not assigned.
o Someone to help set up equipment.
o Parents can each sign up for a snack day/you or your team manager can assign each family a
designated day.
Introduce teammates! Choose your team name! Run a few fun games.
Practices
It is recommended you have 1 practice each week along with your 2 scheduled game days.
You schedule your own practices. Pick a day that works best for your team.
You may use any field not in use by another team.
It is not necessary to book fields for practices.
Referees
Coaches will be given a cheque for 6 home games to patreferee fees.
Only required to pay when you are the home team.
Referee fees will be provided.
Further information will be provided.
Game Sheet Books
U10 teams require game sheet books.
These will be provided at the mandatory SWEMSA coaches meeting on April 23, 2016.
See SWEMSA website for details.
Player Equipment
TRSA provides all players with a soccer jersey, which they may keep. Players provide their own.
Shorts- pants are acceptable.
Socks- you can decide if you would like a specific colour.
Shoes-cleats are recommended, running shoes are acceptable.
Shin pads- mandatory.
Soccer ball (size 4).
Water bottle.
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Rainout/Field closures
Games are ON unless fields are closed by the City of Edmonton.
Field closure information is found:
o Online @ http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=2
o By phoning 780-496-4999
Information updated @ 4pm.
Please use your judgment, if you arrive there is lighting or fields are unsafe games should be
canceled.
Team Photos
TRSA is not providing team photos, but players/teams may make their own arrangements for
team photos. A parent can take this on as their volunteer commitment or teams can hire a
photographer at their own cost.
Tournament
TRSA hosts the largest U10 tournament in Alberta and all TRSA teams are required to play.
Registration is free for TRSA teams.
June 17,18,19 2016.
Registration Opens: May 1, 2016 Registration Closes: June 8, 2016
Go to www.trsa.ca for more information.
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VALUES
T – Teamwork • Inclusion • Community
• Unity • Commitment to something bigger than you
R – Relationships • Engagement
• Parents with kids and coaches engage • Understanding communication
• Kids relationships • Partnerships/support
S – Sportsmanship • A safe place to participate
• Respect team, officials, game • Commitment to team
• Civility – behaviour, language, age appropriate (as a coach) • Diplomacy • Fair play
• Polite competition • Respect for the game/opponents
A – Active • Participation/healthy movement
• Active volunteers
www.trsa.ca