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Dearne Summer Festival

Dearne & District will be hosting a summer festival on June 23/24 2012

Two day soccer tournament for ages 7, 8, 9 & 10 for 2011/12 Season

Under 7’s Sat 23rd am 7aside & 3 subs
Under 8’s Sat 23rd pm 7aside & 3 subs
Under 9’s Sun 24th am 7 aside & 3 subs
Under 10’s Sun 24th pm 7 aside & 3 subs

Venue is goldthorpe rec ground Doncaster road s63 9an

For more information ring Tony on 07742385248 or Colin on 07936271698

Please return completed forms to 11 Fernleigh Drive S60 5PE

Dearne tournament form

 

 
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Coaching the swarm

Published on 31/03/2012 by in News

This is a lengthy article but well worth a read.

Most teams (and new coaches) are thrown into games after just a few practices – well before the coach has had any real chance to teach the players anything. (more…)

 
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First Aid Unconscious and not breathing – children

Published on 31/03/2012 by in News

http://www.usatoday.com/news/graphics/cpraed/flash.htm

With what has happened with Fabrice Muamba recently I thought it wise we have a post explaining what to do if a child is unconcious and not breathing.
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Child Protection

Published on 31/03/2012 by in News

child protection for youth soccer coaches

It’s a sad fact that many children are abused sexually, emotionally or physically.

As a soccer coach you are in a unique position to spot any signs of abuse among your children. It is vital, therefore, that you are able to recognise the signs of abuse and know what to do if you suspect anything untoward.

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Dearne & District U8 Black v’s Valley knights Black

An early KO for the Mothers day fixture, saw 2 evenly matched sides meet for the first time. Valley were (more…)

 
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Pass & Receive Training Plan

Basic Passing and Receiving

U-10/U-12 team of 14 players, 90 Minutes Total

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Dribble and Defend

Published on 17/03/2012 by in Defend, Training

Circle Dribble & Tag

PURPOSE
To develop dribbling skills with subtle defensive pressure.

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Pass and Move

Published on 17/03/2012 by in Attack, Passing, Training

dynamic passing – how to encourage young soccer players to move towards the ball

One of the most common errors young soccer players make is to stand still and wait for the ball to reach them rather than moving towards the pass (or ‘checking’ to the ball).

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Long range shot

Published on 17/03/2012 by in Attack, Boys, Shooting, Training

Ball control challenge to get players shooting from own half

Ball control drill to get players using one-touch and shooting skills

age group: All ages

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Pass & Attack 4 x 4 training

four goal game

This traditional coaching game is great for getting players to play with their heads up, watch what is going on around them and move into spaces where they can influence the game.

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