Proactive Soccer
A Message to the Parent Soccer Coach
All coaches have three major headaches: dealing with time, space and fitness. Here are a few simple ideas to get the most out of your practices.
Time: It's always at a premium, so make sure your transition time between drills is minimal. Organize a fun practice at the start - players will pressure their parents to be on time for fear of missing out. Start practices on time and don't wait for latecomers!
Space: I've shown the set-up for cones, assuming you'll have limited space. Please consider the fields you use. Change the location of each practice to maintain the quality of your field. Don't practice in a goal area unless you really need to, because these areas wear out quickly. Fitness running should always take place off the field of play, especially for sharp turns.
Fitness: Players under 12 should use a ball whenever possible. It's much easier to run with a ball than without it. The ball gives tired feet a reason to keep performing! As a general rule children up to age 10 will not need to stretch - you can just do a general ball warm-up. But I always point out to athletes of any age the benefits of stretching to prevent injury.
Finish every practice with a scrimmage. We're here to play! In English class you learn letters to make words, then put words together to make sentences, then use sentences to tell a story. Drills and practices are our letters and words, and the game is our story.
Paul Janaway
Director of Coaching
Proactive Soccer, Inc.
Soccer Camps 2012 Moses Brown School Providence RI
In addition to the Soccer weeks we offer a specialized Soccer goalkeeping week scroll down for more information
These Camps fill quickly so you must apply early !!!
Now completed 11 years of Quality Soccer Coaching Camps!!!
June 18 through August 10, 2012
Full and half days available in weekly sessions Moses Brown plus partners with Proactive Soccer to offer popular and fun clinics, directed by Paul Janaway, for children ages 4-16.
The camp is a serious endeavor so coaches expect full attention and effort, but all players can expect to have a tremendous amount of fun. The program remains a favorite among parents and children in Rhode Island because of Paul Janaway’s inspirational, encouraging, and educational coaching style.
The clinics emphasize developing individual skills for competitive play.Players, grouped by age and skill, gain a better understanding of the game, sharpen skills, strengthen tactical awareness, and improve fitness.
Players ages 7-16 may choose to attend full days (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) June 18 through August 10. They also may participate in Tournament Week held August 6-10 from 9:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
Players ages 4-16 may attend from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 18 through August 10 Players ages 4-16 who attend half days may join other MB plus camps in the afternoons. Please see the registration form for information on extended daycare.The Moses Brown plus Soccer
SPECIALTY GOALKEEPING CAMP
Half day, one week session only 8:50am --11:30am
Ages 7-16 Coach James Williamson comes to Proactive Soccer with vast experience as an Olympic Development program goalkeeping coach and Premier Clubs goalkeeping coach. The participants will focus on sharpening and developing their techniques and skills, including shot stopping, crossing, positioning, kicking and throwing. This is a high quality camp for goalkeepers who are keen on developing their techniques and skills for the Fall season. It is sure to fill quickly so don't delay in registering! You can register on the same form as the other camps but specify Soccer goalkeeping week.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the DVD or even general coaching questions please contact me at
info@proactivesoccer.com
