To put Christian Principles
into practice through programs
that build healthy
Spirit, Mind, and Body for all.

The Coaches Webpage is a resource page for volunteer coaches to get help regarding coaching techniques, practice lessons, trainings, or other valuable info about YMCA Coaching tips.

Please check out the information below. If you still need further resources please contact Peter Luthi, Sports Director.

Have a great season and good luck!

Summit YMCA Youth Soccer Association Philosophy:
The Youth Soccer Association offers a non-competitive soccer league for youth. We strive to teach basic skills as well as the concepts of teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship. We seek to build healthy spirit, mind and body by exemplifying Christian principles and practices in our league rules and guidelines. We stress participation and fun so that all participants can have a positive experience.

Helpful Soccer Coaching Websites:

4 areas to stress while coaching:

www.soccerhelp.com

This website introduces the concept of making soccer 'fun' and imaginative. Instead of stressing points and fundamentals create fun games where children use their imagination to develop those skills and fundamentals.

1. Knowledge- know the game

2. Skill- fundamentals, fundamentals

3. Participation- everyone plays

4. Character- sportsmanship

Example of a typical practice:

Circle Time- gather players for practice.

Stretch- inform players why it is always good to stretch before playing. Introduce
muscles and what they do.

Game 1- create a fun game that utilizes the skill you are teaching that day.

Skill- teach a basic skill kids can attain (see coaching guidelines).

Game 2- this game should reinforce the skill of the day and show players why the skill is
used.

7 Pillars	40 Developmental Assets
The 7 Pillars is the foundation of the YMCA Youth Super Sports philosophy.	The 40 Developmental Assets have been identified by the Search Institute as key building blocks of healthy development for children.
Pillar 1: Everyone Plays Pillar 2: Safety First Pillar 3: Fair Play Pillar 4: Positive Competition Pillar 5: Family Involvement Pillar 6: Sport for All Pillar 7: Sport for Fun	40 Developmental Assets: 3 - 5 years old (click here to download) 40 Developmental Assets: 6 - 12 years old (click here to download)

Other components to include while coaching:
Green the Team - a movement initiated in Summit by the Girl Scouts.	Healthy Kids- part of YMCA movement of Activate America.
Emphasizes recycling and innovative ways to reduce garbage.	Emphasizes the ever-growing child obesity rate and tries to educate parents and children.
- use an algene bottle - use a team water cooler - recycle your dispensable water bottles	- healthy snacks - food guide pyramid - exercise daily

YSA Summit YMCA

YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

YSA VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACHES

The Coaches Webpage is a resource page for volunteer coaches to get help regarding coaching techniques, practice lessons, trainings, or other valuable info about YMCA Coaching tips.