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 Byte Size Coaching can give coaches the tools they need to succeed.
I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to work with Tony Waiters, former Canadian National and Coach of the original Vancouver Whitecaps, in the delivery of the Byte Size Coaching Program to the coaches of the Port Coquitlam F.C. Soccer Association.
The Byte Size Coaching program is a system of plans that have been developed and designed to assist coaches at all age levels of play, from U6 to U18, and covers all the fundamentals of the great game of soccer. When using the practice plans in this program, don’t be afraid of adding your own personal touch to the sessions. Be as creative as you like and try to develop your own drills and plans, using the content of the Byte Size Coaching curriculum as a foundation from which to begin. Remember, there are no limits to your imagination as a coach.
Feel free to explore and experiment with plans from the older or younger age groups. Even professional teams use some of the practices found in the U7 plans because they are simple and provide a change of pace from the more complicated activities. This in turn keeps the training environment in a state of constant change and that in turn, keeps the players tuned in.
When running your practice session, always be aware and attempt to avoid drills that keep players waiting in lines. For new or beginning coaches, recruit an assistant or two at the start of the season and have them run parallel drills. This will help prevent and cut down on lengthy waits for the players and will keep the kids constantly moving. Remember……the time we as coaches have in working with the kids is limited, so always try and get the most out of each practice session and maximize the benefit for the players.
By using the plans in this program, they will provide all our coaches with a good base of ideas to work from. They should help you in your preparation for your team’s practices and consequently, play a positive role in your team’s preparation for game time. However, we hope the Byte Size Coaching Program goes even farther than that and facilitates the development of your own ideas and training methods.
I truly believe that this program will demonstrate our club’s commitment to our coaches by providing the necessary resources that will assist them in the development of our players and will create a positive and rewarding experience for all.
Thank you to Tony and his staff and to the membership of the Poco F.C. for allowing me this truly unique opportunity.
Brian Dingman
Head Coach – Poco F.C. Soccer Association
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