Coaching Education
General
I have been a teacher of adults for over two decades. For the majority of that time I have been an active instructor of US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer coaching courses. While I was the Director of Coaching for the NH Soccer Association I was responsible for the implementation of all USSF and USYS state level courses in the state of NH. As a coaching course instructor and coaching mentor I've worked with everyone from parent coaches to men and women who coach professionally. Whether you are looking to gain a better understanding of the complexities of the game, are interested in improving your teaching effectiveness or both, I can help.
Services
I am always interested in helping coaches develop. Here are some services that a number of men and women have found helpful in expanding their skills and abilities. Click on an item below for a short description.
• Coaching Analysis
• Model Training Session
• Match Analysis
• Training Session Development
• Professional Training for Players
If any of this looks interesting, call or email me. We can discuss some of the options above or create a unique learning opportunity that will better meet your particular needs.
• Coaching Analysis
• Model Training Session
• Match Analysis
• Training Session Development
• Professional Training for Players
If any of this looks interesting, call or email me. We can discuss some of the options above or create a unique learning opportunity that will better meet your particular needs.
Events
Periodically I offer self designed coaching courses, presentations, clinics and workshops. Click on the Coaching Events link for upcoming events.
Sample Classes Include:
• Coaching Very Young Players: Games That Teach
• Understanding Technique and How to Teach It
• Principles of Play and Tactical Training
• Player Functions and Systems of Play
Interested in hosting a course or clinic? Contact me to discuss options.
Sample Classes Include:
• Coaching Very Young Players: Games That Teach
• Understanding Technique and How to Teach It
• Principles of Play and Tactical Training
• Player Functions and Systems of Play
Interested in hosting a course or clinic? Contact me to discuss options.
Resources
I've created a page where I can share resources that coaches might find helpful. I plan to add to it over time. Use the link below to go to the Online Resources page.
Coaching Analysis (Training Session)
We find a date for me to go and observe you (the team coach) run a training session with your team. I observe and take notes during the session.
I typically evaluate the effectiveness of the coach's ability in the following areas:
• Planning a session that connects to a single theme or topic.
• Conducting appropriate activities that help teach the selected topic.
• Producing a quality progression of activities from beginning to end of the session
• Teaching using efficient and effective methods
• Recognize and address technical and tactical elements that relate to the selected topic
At the end of the session we discuss my observations and talk about strengths and possible areas to improve.
Optional Services Include:
• Practice plan submission and feedback prior to session
• Video Analysis of Session
We find a date for me to go and observe you (the team coach) run a training session with your team. I observe and take notes during the session.
I typically evaluate the effectiveness of the coach's ability in the following areas:
• Planning a session that connects to a single theme or topic.
• Conducting appropriate activities that help teach the selected topic.
• Producing a quality progression of activities from beginning to end of the session
• Teaching using efficient and effective methods
• Recognize and address technical and tactical elements that relate to the selected topic
At the end of the session we discuss my observations and talk about strengths and possible areas to improve.
Optional Services Include:
• Practice plan submission and feedback prior to session
• Video Analysis of Session
Model Training Session
We find a date for me to go and run a training session for your team. You (the team coach) choose a topic for me to address. We discuss the training session plan prior to the start of the practice. I then run the training session while you watch from the sideline or assists me on the field. We then review the session and discuss key moments that relate to the topic or teaching methodology. We finish by talking about effective strategies for you to use during training moving forward.
We find a date for me to go and run a training session for your team. You (the team coach) choose a topic for me to address. We discuss the training session plan prior to the start of the practice. I then run the training session while you watch from the sideline or assists me on the field. We then review the session and discuss key moments that relate to the topic or teaching methodology. We finish by talking about effective strategies for you to use during training moving forward.
Match Analysis (Player Analysis)
We find a date for me to go and watch one of your team's matches. Typically I evaluate the team's performance during the first half of the game. I typically look for collective strengths and weaknesses. During the second half of the match I create a write up that includes a number of activities that can be used to address the detected weaknesses. After the match we go over my notes and discuss effective training and match related strategies that you can use moving forward.
Optional Services Include:
• Different analysis criteria can be selected by the coach.
• Video Recording and Analysis of Match
We find a date for me to go and watch one of your team's matches. Typically I evaluate the team's performance during the first half of the game. I typically look for collective strengths and weaknesses. During the second half of the match I create a write up that includes a number of activities that can be used to address the detected weaknesses. After the match we go over my notes and discuss effective training and match related strategies that you can use moving forward.
Optional Services Include:
• Different analysis criteria can be selected by the coach.
• Video Recording and Analysis of Match
Training Session Development
You, the coach, submit one or a number of training session plans. I review the document(s) and make pertinent notes to help make improvements. The documents, with notes, are returned so they can be modified and implemented.
Optional Services Include:
• Phone call to review notes and answer questions.
• Video conference (via Skype) to review notes and answer questions.
You, the coach, submit one or a number of training session plans. I review the document(s) and make pertinent notes to help make improvements. The documents, with notes, are returned so they can be modified and implemented.
Optional Services Include:
• Phone call to review notes and answer questions.
• Video conference (via Skype) to review notes and answer questions.
Professional Training for Players
During each soccer season I am able to work with a few teams, clubs and organizations to provide professional training for their players. Contact me for details and availability.
During each soccer season I am able to work with a few teams, clubs and organizations to provide professional training for their players. Contact me for details and availability.