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2009-02-11

Coaching Clinics Starting this Weekend

"As part of the UMSC's  continued efforts to serve and support our volunteer coaches, our technical staff will run its first coaches clinic of the new season this week.  See below the dates, times and locations for all the coaches clinics we have planned this season.  Try to attend at least one of the clinics. 

You will really find the experience worthwhile.  As usual, come prepared with training gear and bring paper to take notes."

            Date                              Time

Saturday,February 14,2009     11a.m.to 12 Noon

Saturday,February 21,2009     11a.m.to 12 Noon

Saturday,February 28,2009     11a.m.to 12 Noon

Saturday,March    07,2009      11a.m.to 12 Noon

2008-09-16
Competitive Team Head Coach Positions
The deadline for Competitive Team Head Coach applications is November 30th 2008. All current and new coaches interested in applying for Team Head Coach positions at the UMSC must submit the Coach Application form as well as the Coaching Code of Ethics to: the Competitive Coaching Selection Committee, at the club in order to be considered for next season.

Coach Application Form
Coaching Code of Ethics

4-4-2, 3-4-3 or 3-5-2?
In the game of soccer, a variety of formations, with variations within each formation, are used. Which is best?

There is no correct answer to this question. Depending on the player personnel and playing style of the team, a particular formation may serve best. Formations may often be modified during the game depending on the needs of the team and the pace of the game.

The below documents explain a variety of formations, summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of each.

System of Play
System of Play - Strengths and Weaknessess
 

Determining Match Performance
So many times, coaches leave the field wondering, "Why did the team play like this tonight?" Now, this could be a good thing, or a bad thing...either way, it's a question that needs to be answered.

Download the Match Analysis document and answer the appropriate questions after the next few games. Remember, knowing is half the battle!
 

O Jogo Bonito...Soccer School Style
For those coaches, players and parents who are looking for new ways to improve the technical part of "the beautiful game", check out some of the drills being performed at UMSC's Soccer School.

These drills focus on the soft, quick touch side of soccer. The 3 v 3 practice system is ideal for all age groups as it demands players to remain an active part of the play by enforcing the "short ball", ultimately removing the "long ball" from the game.

Dribbling II
Dribbling
 

Goalkeeping & Finishing Sessions
The below links are summaries of the previous sessions. Please click on any session to see the drills the players practiced.

GoalKeeping Session 1
GoalKeeping Session 2
GoalKeeping Session 3
GoalKeeping Session 4
GoalKeeping Session 5
GoalKeeping Session 6
 

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