About the Force

East Brunswick Soccer Club - Premier Travel - Boys U14

Purpose:

To provide a positive  and competitive environment for the players to develop and maintain a  long term appreciation of soccer while continuing to hone the basic skills and fundamentals required as a foundation to develop maximum individual performance in the sport.

Player Info 

Objectives and Goals:

• Improve basic skills required for soccer
• Technical vs. Tactical
• Drills – repetition breeds confidence and excellence
• Strategies – Mental/Thinking; through observation, experimentation, execution
• Independent work; I.e. Non primary foot, Ball touches
• Ball Control
• Develop “team” sport skills.
• Shooting vs. Passing
• Communication – Taking command, assisting teammates
• Camaraderie, sportsmanship, encouragement
• Develop commitment to this team.
• Collectively enjoy the experience. Practices are hard and serious. Games are fun.

Rules:

• There is no talking, except as it relates to soccer during training sessions and practices except during water breaks.
• When “Coach is talking”, no one else is and all eyes are on the coach.
• The safest thing you say to a Referee is “sorry” or “thanks ref”.
• During a game, accept your position with enthusiasm. Don’t ask for positions during a game.
• Never disrespect a teammate
• At the end of any practice, game, etc., each player must make sure the coach knows that they are leaving and with whom they are leaving.
• Pick up your trash after practices and games.

Expectations and Guiding Principles:

• The Player is responsible for his preparedness, actions, participation, attendance etc.
• The Uniform, Game Face and stepping onto the field.
• Let the coach know if you plan to miss a practice or game
• Arrive at practice and games on schedule and ready to play.
• Cleats tied, #5 ball inflated, shin guards on, water bottle
• Arrive at games no less than 45 minutes prior to game time
• Arrive early on training days to stretch
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect for coaches, trainers, teammates and opponents.
• Encourage your teammates, never blame them or put them down
• Either respect your opponents or ignore them
• If you knock a player down or trip them, extend a hand and help them up
• When you are subbed out, let the coach know you are ready to get back in.
• Play as a team, win as a team, lose as a team
• Channeling your competitive energy, managing anger
• Character (and Stamina), winning attitude win or loss
• Nutrition, Hydration and Rest

Parents Info

Parental Support:

• Reinforce rules, expectations and guiding principles.
• If you are “dropping off” rather than staying at a practice or game, please arrive back on time. Be aware of weather issues that may result in early cancellation.
• In addition to goals, compliment and emphasize skills, assists, quality of play etc.
• Avoid incentives for individual scoring, emphasize team success
• Encourage your player to uphold their commitment to team, provide the choice for next year.
• Refrain from any sideline coaching as it may contradict the coaching direction and can easily confuse or distract the player. Offer side line encouragement.
• Manage expectations regarding; play time, wins, practice.
• Keep issues in perspective; communicate appropriately (avoid pre/post game).
• PLEASE: Be responsive to communications.
• Encourage solo practice
• Encourage nutrition and hydration