Role of the Coach

COACHES: what can they do to make the game of soccer more enjoyable for the players, and easier for the referee to manage?

1.     Take a course on the Laws.

2.     Be accepting of the referee’s decisions.

3.     Remain calm.

4.     Do not make loud, offensive remarks.

5.     Concentrate on coaching, rather than on the accuracy of referee’s decision.

6.     Be a role model of fair play.

7.     Be positive; avoid confrontation with any official.

8.     During games, leave the decisions to the players.

9.     Attend coaching classes to learn the most effective ways to conduct practices.

10. Give good guidelines to parents.

11. Set high standards.

12. Be firm with parents at games.

13. Teach skills and fair tactics.

14. Discourage unfair gamesmanship.

15. Communicate with parents often in meetings and social gatherings.

16. Play the game and encourage parents to play and to referee.

17. Referee games.

18. Delegate responsibilities.

Soccer…the game for kids!

Excerpt from US Youth Soccer website