DIY soccer coaching plans

You know nothing about soccer, but it brings out a great group of kids, it's excellent exercise and you see tremendous value in team sports, so you sign up. As you're filling out the form you get to that dreaded box where they want to know how you can volunteer with the team. Most recreational soccer clubs are run completely by the efforts of volunteers.

You want to pitch in, but can't offer any real sport skills so you tick the boxes for Team Manager and Snack Coordinator. You show up for the meet and greet to find out that your team and others are missing coaches. The next thing you know, you've stepped up, and don't have a clue where to start.


This isn't an unlikely scenario in our local league and by the sounds of it, many others. This UK site is a great resource for any coach, but particularly useful for those just starting out with youth soccer. First, check out this page about effective youth soccer coaching. It talks about ways to keep children interested and keeps you focused on the goal; providing a fun, relaxed way for kids to learn the game of soccer.

The site explains how to teach basic soccer skills to children. This page of DIY soccer coaching practice plans is a great place to start. It begins by telling you the objective of the activity; encouraging ball control, shooting, team work. With the goal in mind, there are a few drills that you can run through with the team. Games like Bugs and Spiders and The Zipper Drill are sure to keep the children having fun, and keep you feeling confident in your new found coaching ability.

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