Behaviors of a Successful Youth Soccer Coach:

Enthusiasm
  • Be positive, constructive, high spirited, and optimistic.
  • Communication is with "do-s" rather than "don't-s", "positives" rather than "negatives", "trust" rather than "mistrust."
  • Be prepared to demonstrate and play.
  • Exercise creativity and make it fun for you and the kids!
Maturity and Self-Control
  • Maintain respectful and appropriate behaviors with all players, referees, coaches, and spectators.
  • You are the role model and the kids are watching!!!
Manners
  • Exercise patience and a spirit of fair play.
  • Set an example of good sportsmanship.
  • Dress comfortably and appropriately…look like a coach!
Respect
  • Take the time to learn "The Game" (use Director of Coaching, courses, books, etc.)
  • Earn respect by knowing what you are doing.
  • Prepare practice sessions instead of just "winging" them.
  • Be consistent - practice what you preach.
  • Respect players and their individuality.