Course Tour

Coaching Methodology
Team Management
Skill Development
Health and Safety
Laws of the Game
   
 
 
 
ICA Bronze Course

 The International Bronze Course
is directed towards coaches who are training youth players ages 5
through 9 years. This is an introductory level course, however it does exceed the requirements
of many national schools and academies introductory
certificates worldwide.  

This online course is FREE
with membership to The ICA.

                                   learn more >
 








 
 
 
     
  Module 2 - Team Management

Team Management deals with factors other than coaching skills and principles of the game. It involves handling issues with players and parents such as playing time and behavioral expectations on the sidelines. It is the attention to detail in areas such as pre-game, half time and post game preparation. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, which are crucial to the harmony, and structure of the team. The Team Management section of the Bronze License covers the following areas:

What you will Learn in Module 2
 		  
 
 Practice


This chapter will provide you with ideas on attendance policy, items you should have at every practice and a sample of a practice layout that you could print and take to the field with you. 

  • Attendance Policy – Soccer is a team sport.
  • Practice Checklist – What you will need for your practice.
  • Practice Planner – Printable practice planner.
     
 Games

There are important considerations to make during game day.
A thorough warm up must be implemented, considerations of team line-ups and who starts and doesn't and crucial team talks at keys moments. This section addresses all these areas and provides you with ideas to help. 
 
  • Playing time – How much per player?
  • Substituting – When to make a substitution.
  • Coaching in a game – Don’t yell negatives.
  • Pre-Game – Are you ready to play?
  • Half Time – Rest and reassurance.
  • Post Game – The wrap up.
     
 Players

This section provides you with information on outlining players responsibilities during the season, how to handle disruptive players and suggestions for selecting your team captain. 
  • Responsibilities – What are your players responsibilities?
  • Disruptive Players – How to deal with them.
  • Selecting a Team Captain – How do you choose?