Rio Rancho Soccer Club

	U5/U6	U7/U8	U9/U10	U11/U12	U13+	Info.
Youth Module I	X	X				http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
Youth Module II			X	X		http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
E-License				X	X	http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
National Youth License	X					http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/NatYouthLicense.asp
Goalkeeper I			X	X		http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
Goalkeeper II				X		http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
D-License					X	http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
C-License					X (Showcase)	http://nmysa.net/n-coached.html
Grade 9 Ref		X	X	X	X	http://www.nmsra.org/clinics.htm
Grade 8 Ref				X	X	http://www.nmsra.org/clinics.htm
First Aid	X	X	X	X	X	http://www.redcrossalbq.org/

Coaching Resources:
This is a brief sampling of coaching resources.

Readings - Articles: Many of these articles come from YS Youth Soccer’s Coaches Connection and the different websites/forums listed below.

“Vision: Youth Soccer in America: How Do We Measure Success?” By Sam Snow, US Youth Soccer, Director of Coaching. http://www.socceramerica.com/blogs/youth_soccer_insider/?p=46
“Integrating Novice Players into your team”: https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/Tips%20for%20integrating%20novice%20players%20into%20your%20youth%20soccer%20team.pdf or email Matt
“1v1: The Most Common Situation”: https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/assets/coaches/05_nov_coach_article_1_Vs_1.pdf or email Matt
Visit www.usyouthsoccer.org (Coaches Tab/National Youth License/Required Pre-Readings for a great assortment of articles. At this link; you will find a concise list of readings addressing topics like Player’s Bill of Rights, Ethics, Pre-season Recommendations and Team Management and much more.

Readings - Books:

“The Official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual”: This book is a summary of the USSF 6-Day National Youth License. It is available for check-out at the Loma Colorado Library or for purchase at: http://store.usyouthsoccer.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=11.
Best Practices for Coaching Soccer in the United States – Player Development Guidelines by US Soccer. It is available for check-out at the Loma Colorado Library or for download athttp://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_280734.html. For a few interesting pre-reads on the “Best Practices” from Mike Woitalla:

“My View - Remember, It's Playtime”: http://www.socceramerica.com/article.asp?ART_ID=562136883. This is a great prelude to the best practices cited above.
In addition, Soccer America Editor Mike Woitalla appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss the new USSF Best Practices: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5428473

Videos:

US Youth Soccer’s Novice Coach DVD Series: Do NOT let the name fool you. These are the same coaches and activities taught in the USSF’s 6-day National Youth License. These are available for check-out at the Loma Colorado Library. See: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/TheNoviceCoachDVD.asp.
Positive Parenting by US Youth Soccer. http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/parents/positiveparenting.asp

Note: RRSC has made many of the above books and videos, along with several others are available for check-out at the Loma Colorado Library.

Websites and Forums: Several of these sites have practice plans.

www.nmysa.net: New Mexico Youth Soccer Assoc is re-launching its site in fall 2008 and it will contain a wide array of resources made available to you through your registration fees. Check www.nmysa.net regularly for updates.
www.usyouthsoccer.org: US Youth Soccer’s Coaches Connection: This is a subscription program that offers newsletters, practice plans, articles and an include subscription to Success in Soccer magazine. A great value!!! http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/Coaches_Connection.asp
www.soccerspecific.com: On Shane Huff’s favorites. Highly recommended. Try a free trial membership.
www.insidesoccer.com
www.socceramerica.com: The top Soccer magazine in the country. The website has great thought-provoking articles on youth soccer. Check out the “Youth Soccer Insider.” Many of the articles also appear on Writer/Author/Reporter Mike Woitella’s Blog at: http://www.youthsoccerfun.com/.
www.nscaa.com: The National Coaches Association of America offers great courses and many resources are available on line.
www.giveusbackourgame.co.uk: This is British site, but the problems manifest itself in the States, too. The intro paragraph on the site reads: “We are concerned that the beautiful game is in decline. Football for children is now very different from earlier generations when the only adult involvement was a call from your mum that your tea was ready. Football is no longer beautiful for our kids anymore: it's ugly.”

Positive Parenting, Appropriate Sideline Behavior and so much more
Research and practical experience has proven that a “positive approach” to coaching and supporting kids in youth sport leads to increased participation, retention, development and enjoyment.

Responsible Sports: Visit www.responsiblesports.com to access great tools and resources for you as a coach and your team’s parents. This information will help you set guidelines for sideline behavior and more.
Positive Coaching Alliance: This is a great site. Its backers include sports legends like Phil Jackson. http://www.positivecoach.org/. A great article from the PCA titled: “A Positive Approach to Player Development” is a must read.
Don’t Cross the Line: http://www.dontxthelinecampaign.com/

Thought from Claudio Reyna, 2002 and 2006 US World Cup Captain: "For some reason, adults - some who can't even kick a ball - think it's perfectly okay to scream at children while they're playing soccer. How normal would it seem if a mother gave a six-year-old some crayons and a coloring book and started screaming? "Use the red crayon! Stay in the lines! Don't use yellow!" You think that child would develop a passion for drawing? Most important, parents must realize that playing sports is a way for children to express themselves."