I asked people to send me their one sentence coaching philosophies and have
had over 150 responses. Here they are in the order that they came
in. I have NOT thanked each contributor individually but would like to do
so here. A few people decided to send in more than one sentence and those
are NOT included here because I believe I was quite specific in what I was
requesting.
On good days we play good soccer, on bad days we TRY to play good soccer
My players can and will learn.
Developing skill, sportsmanship and the value of teamworking without
sacrificing fun
Success is something we strive for, and victory by training
When we have ball, entire team attacks. When other team has ball, our
entire team is on defense.
Coaching (teaching) philosophy is bringing a collection of young people
together in a common setting of instructing them on the basic fundamentals
of the game and instilling in them thru that process a personal sense of
self worth to themselves and their selves to the common good of the team and
the team's goal for the season.
It doesn't matter what the score of the game is at the end, if you have
learned something NEW, then you have WON the game anyway
Improve skills and have fun
Don't give the ball away cheaply, if you have the ball the opposition
can't score
My coaching philosophy is to teach the basic skills, to
encourage aggressive play beginning at a young age, and to make the game fun
to play.
Soccer is chess with a ball
Especially in younger ages I think that teaching and mastering fundamental
skills and verbally reinforcing/recognizing proper technique, form, and
performance should be an essential element in coaching.
Fun, learning, sportsmanship
Do whatever I can to develop my players so that they have great skills and
attitudes, are great team players, and are great human beings
I wish to enhance my players' love for the game
Fun, Skills , Work Rate, Tactics, in
that order for any level !!
Have fun!!!
Respect and make use of the fact that the kids have chosen to be there,
and always lead by example - physical conditioning (running/sprints) as well
as skills.
To create a fun environment where players want to come to practice and
games, while facilitating each players soccer growth and development to the
complete extent possible.
We as a team want to play hard, play smart, play with heart, have fun all
the time, put constant pressure on the opposing defense and make sure that
our goalie is the most bored player on the field.
Defend, defend, defend, the rest will follow.
Age appropriate skill, conditioning, and decision making improvement and
growth interwoven with FUN
Fun, Fitness and Personal Best Performance
The strength of the wolf is the pack and the strength of the pack is the
wolf.
If you think winning is the only
thing that matters in youth sports, maybe
you should volunteer for something else.
Let the game be the teacher
I like to build the team from the back line forward, keeping the ball in
front of my best players and moving the ball up the field in a triangle to
maximize our ability to outnumber the other side on the ball.
To share the knowledge I learn, the passion I have gained, and the
potential that I see; in every person that is willing to listen.
Plan what you are going to do, practice what you have planned, execute
what you have practiced, and enjoy the fruits of your labors
We will continue to develop strong minds and bodies for their future,
while we build character on the field
You never fail if you try your hardest
Attempt to get the best from each individual on the team
It's not just winning and losing that matters; it's how you teach your
players to win and lose
Attack and finish
Never turn your back to the ball!
First one to the ball wins
WORK HARD AND ALWAYS MOVE WITHOUT THE BALL
The body will go wherever the mind will take it
If the kids aren't having fun while they learn at practice, then they
aren't "PLAYING" soccer.
Play soccer, have fun, get better, win. Repeat
Individual development: coach and give the skills required to learn;
then you will improve each player…
Create a desire to learn, they
will learn to win.”
Always use the proper technique no
matter how easy or tough the shot is,
laziness leads to being score on.
Coaching youngsters is about
imparting a love for the game and a love for
playing the game well!
Soccer is a simple game confused by
the human element
Have fun while learning the game of
soccer
Good feet before any diving
Coach at practice, not at games.
Winning isn't everything, striving
to win is.
My coaching philosophy for 11-14
year old girls: lots of ball contact, technique drills that make them move
and have fun, emphasize keeping the ball on the ground.
