Practice

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

Practice Attendance Policy

You really can’t punish a child in a recreational league for not coming to practice because it’s usually the parent’s fault. However, it is fair to tell them that because soccer is a team sport, it is only natural that those who come to practice the most might play the most and might get first preference for the positions they prefer to play.

Try to motivate players to come to practice by making it fun. Also, explain that soccer is a team sport and that the team will play better and have more fun if everyone comes to practice.

Equipment Check List

The following is a check list for your practice sessions and games.

Prepared written practice session.

Copies of practice session for Assistant Coaches.

Field Inspection.

Player Attendance Form.

Clip Board with plastic cover.

Stop Watch.

Cell Phone for emergencies.

Whistle.

Soccer Balls (#_________ ).

Practice Vests (#_________ ).

Cones (#_________ ).

Portable Goals/Nets.

Water.

Ice and Cooler.

Medical Kit.

Team announcements for next game/practice.

Coaches Kit Bag, Rain Gear, Towel, Inflator and Pin.

Click here to download the complete Team Management Manual.