SKY COMPETITIVE SOCCER
Staff
• Office - 270-846-1010
• Boys Coach and Player Director – Shaun
Goulbourne
• 270-535-3517
• shaun.goulbourne@skysoccer.org
Girls - Cristin Allen
Select Commisioner on the Board - TBD
President: Bob Drake
Mission
• The mission of the SKY Soccer Club is to develop
well-balanced, successful individuals who desire
and are capable of making a real contribution in a
team environment, throughout their lives,
regardless of gender, physical abilities or
background, through instruction of the technical,
tactical, physical and psychological aspects of
soccer. It is our hope that a large proportion of
these individuals will pursue the sport through
their teen age years and on into adult life.
Vision
• SKY Soccer is recognized as being a well
organized club with a strong culture that
emphasizes the development of good soccer
players, good citizens, and future supporters
of the game.
Culture
• Coaches and Players be prepared to warm up
(not arrive) 30 minutes before the game starts
• During the game there is minimal to no
coaching yet positive encouragement (no
Joysticking)
• Half time team SWOT analysis
• Post Game – no discussion of the game (24
hour rule) but a cool down, stretching, and
refueling as soon as possible
Curriculum
• U8-12 Romance Phase –
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Help the kids fall in love with the game
Keep practices and games as intrinsic as possible
Have more Unstructured versus Structured Play
Emphasize Player Development versus Playing to Win
Encourage playing out of the back
Allow the kids to make and learn from their mistakes
Allow the kids to make their own decisions versus coaching during the
game
– Encourage mobility within the lines and between the lines
• However coach keeping their Shape
– Encourage playing various positions in their comfort zone (avoid
forcing kids to play a position that is not fun for them or try and make
that position less stressful).
Athletic Curriculum
8-10 year of age
• Being involved with 3-4 sports at different
times
• Emphasize 1v1 play and deemphasize team
practices and games
10-12 years of age
• Stay involved with 3-4 sports at different times
• Emphasize technical and professional training
• Golden opportunity for learning everything
U9 and U10 Academy
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Schedule Available Early August
Boys 2pm-4pm
6 v 6 games including keepers
40 minute games
10 minute warm up led by coaches from the
host club
• Maximum of 8 players per team
U9 and U10 Academy
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Borrowing and Sharing players is encouraged
1 referee and no off-sides
Throw ins
Risk and creativity is encouraged
Minimal coach
Changes should be made to a lopsided game
Curriculum
• U13-14 Transition Phase
• U15-18 – Competitive Play through more
team tactics and demanding more precision
and effort from each player
• U22-26 – High Performance
• 30+ Active Supporter for Life
Athletic Curriculum
U13-15 years of age
• 2-3 sports but less intensity of the sport
• 14-15 years of age is the highest risk of injury
U15-18 years of age
• Not going to significantly change technically
• Will change with physical capacity and
decision making; will not help much if they did
not learn the skills between 10 and 12
U8-U10 Curriculum Emphasis
1&2 - Dribbling and 1 v 1
defending; Ladder
competitive game
3&4 - Positive First Touch;
Box drills to pass and
dribble
5&6 - Short Passing and
Receiving; Box Drill
7&8 - Combination play;
(wall, take over, double,
overlap)
9 – Vision and Awareness;
10-First Attacker and
Defender (Tactical);
small sided games
11 - Second Attacker and
Defender (Tactical)
12 - Third Attacker and
Defender (Tactical)
U11-U12 Curriculum
1. Dribbling and 1 v 1
defending
2. Positive First Touch
3. Short Passing
4. Combination Play
5. Long Passing and
Heading
6. Finishing
7. Heading & Crossing
8. Vision and Awareness
9. First Attacker and
Defender (tactical)
10. Second Attacker and
Defender (tactical)
11. Third Attacker and
Defender (tactical)
12. Attacking 2-4-1 and
Defending with 4-2-1
(tactical)
13. Defending and
Attacking Set Plays
U13-U14 Curriculum
1. Dribbling and 1 v 1
defending
2. Positive First Touch &
Receiving
3. Short Passing
4. Combination Play for 2 or
3 Players
5. Long Passing and Heading
6. Finishing Heading &
Crossing
7. Vision and Awareness
8. First Attacker and
Defender (tactical)
9. Second Attacker
and Defender
(tactical)
10.Third Attacker and
Defender (tactical)
11.Attacking with 2-4-4
12.Defending with 4-42
13.Attacking Set Plays
14.Defending Set Plays
U15-U16 Curriculum
1. When to Pass for
Penetration versus
Possession
2. Crossing and Heading
3. Rhythm of Play - Changing
the point of Attack
4. Technical Functional
Training - Defenders
5. Technical Functional
Training of Midfielders
6. Technical Functional
Training of Forwards
7. Playing out of the back
8. Training the Play Maker
9. Playing in the
Attacking Third
10. Finishing
11. Zonal Defending in the
Back Third
12. Midfield Defending
13. Attacking and
Defending with a 4-4-2
14. Attacking Set Plays
15. Defending Set Plays
U17-18 Curriculum
1. 11 v 11 Review
2. Finishing
3. Tech/Tact Functional
Training Goalkeeping
4. Tech/Tact Functional
Training Defenders
5. Tech/Tact Functional
Training Midfielders
6. Tech/Tact Functional
Training Forwards
7. Speed of Play
8. High Pressure Defending
9. Low Pressure
Defending
10. Counter attacking
11. Flat Back Zonal
Defending
12. Beating a Flat Back
13. Beating Low Pressure
Defending
14. Attacking Set Plays
15. Defending Set Plays
Goalkeeper Training
1. Shot Stopping
2. Defending
Breakaways
3. Positive First Touch
& Receiving
4. Short Distribution
5. Combination Play
(Role in the Wall
and Double Pass)
6. Long Distribution
and Parrying
7. Diving
8. Communication
9. Communicating
with the defenders
10.Counterattacking
11.Organizing the goal
area
Self Training
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19,000 repetitions to master a skill
1 year target for a skill
1,583 times per month
396 time per week
79 times 5 days per week
You are going to be good at anything if you do
it 80 times or for 5-15 minutes everyday
• You can not depend on practice
Core Dribbling Moves
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In and Out Dribble
Out and In
Scissor
Double Scissor
Drag and Push
Step Over
Double Step Over
Step Over Spin
Step Over Turn
Step Over Shimmy
Pull Turn
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Outside Turn
Inside Turn
Cryuff Turn
Maradonna
Scoop
Shimmy Step Over
Double Cut
Drag Scissor
Shimmy
Step Over Scissor
Core Passing Techniques – Use a Wall
for Self Training and Hit a Target
Core Passing
• Ground
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Inside of foot
Driven Ball
Inward bent ball
Outward bent ball
• Air
– Inside Volley
– Laces Volley
– Side Volley
Core Receiving
• Ground
– Inside of foot
– Outside of foot
– Between legs
• Air
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Laces
Thigh
Chest
Head
Core Juggling Techniques
• Try to use all body parts without the ball hitting the ground
– Laces
– Inside of feet
– Outside of feet
– Heels
– Thighs
– Shoulders
– Chest
– Head
Getting to 10 years/10,000 hours
• Kid’s have to want to and not being pushed to
• Kid’s have to enjoy it and not be screamed at
• Kid’s have to have friends that they enjoy
playing with
• It has to make them feel good about
themselves
• Kid’s have to have some type of success
– Results, Yes. Performance is more stable
• They get better at whatever they do (posession, etc.)
Parents
• If there is Bad weather: Cristin Czubik will
decide whether the club will practice that day
or not and inform the coaches. You can
check the website or call the office 270 846
1010.
Parents
• Be supportive of the club direction
• Reports issues immediately and do not wait
until the end of the season to complain
(Players, Playing time, Coaching, Schedule,
Fees)
Parents
• Abide by 24 Hour Rule: Not to make comments about
the game to your child for at least 24 hours
– And even then, just ask the child what he or she thought
about the game versus given the child direction.
• Eliminate coaching but encourage during the game
• Abide by chain of communication with any problem:
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Child to Coach First
Parent to Coach
Parent to Director of Coaching
Parent to Executive Director
Parent to Board of Directors
Parents
• Get the players to practice 15 minutes before the start, fully
equipped, and ready to go.
• Plan to be at practice 15 minutes before it is finished
• Let us know more than 6 hours in advance if your child
won’t be able to make practice or a match.
• Put your folding chairs at LEAST 2 yards away from the
touchline.
• Try to have your paperwork, fees, and any other
administrative stuff taken care of well in advance.
• Understand the coach and team philosophy.
• Don’t scream at your kids on or off the field if they make
mistakes.
Parents
• Support the team, but do not instruct the
players.
• Avoid confusion when cheering. Do not say
anything that is a command, such as "Pass it,"
"Shoot," or "Boot the ball."
• Use positive encouragement instead.
• Refrain from speaking to officials, unless it is
to say thank you after the game.
Parents
• Speak to the coach at the proper time (24
Hour Rule).
• Report to the coach all injuries, special
medical conditions (such as asthma, allergies,
special needs) or extenuating circumstances
(such as lack of sleep or family crisis) that may
affect the player.
• Respect our decisions as coaches and if you
have a problem, approach us about it.
Parents
• Within 48 hours please talk with coach about
significant issues that require actions
• The coach will at least inform the DOC of the boys or
girls within 48 hours of the incident
• That includes player conduct on your team or other
teams that you have witnessed
• That includes Parent attitudes about issues to be
addressed
• If you wait until after the season or much later it
becomes difficult to manage
Players
• Wear your SKY T-Shirt at every practice
• Bring water or sports drink to practice and
games
• Bring an inflated ball to practice and games
• Wear shin guards at practice and games
• Wear Soccer Cleats at practices and games
• No jewelry at practices or games
Players
• Demonstrate a good work ethic at practice and
games
• For home games you typically wear your light
colored jersey and dark for away games
– Always bring both jerseys and socks for game – just in
case
• 15 minutes everyday on some self trainin
• Bring granola bars, peanut butter and jelly, or
fruit, for long days
• Get to practice 15 minutes before it starts
• No Cell phones during games or practice
• Bring 2 Garbage bags for rainy days to protect
gear
Rule 8 – Playing Time
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It is in the best interest of the club and its teams to afford each player as much playing
time as possible.
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This will provide the opportunity for player development and advancement in the club.
While playing time may vary from game to game, for the junior teams (U-14 and under),
coaches will ensure that each player receives a minimum average playing time across the
season of approximately one
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third of each game.
There is no guarantee of playing time for U15 and above
Playing time shall be determined by the coach and may be regulated by the coach for reasons
such as:
– Unexcused absence.
– Lack of participation in practices, attendance at games, poor physical condition.
– Player attitude.
– Unsporting conduct.
– Not showing up in time for the 30 minute warm up
– For the conditions above, the coaches are encouraged to advise the player that playing
time might be cut
Rule 8 addendum– Playing Time
• U11-12
– No guaranteed playing time during
Eurosport Cup
• U13-14
– No guaranteed playing time during any
tournament
• Coach should communicate with you
before these games to avoid a surprise.
Player Participation
• Players must be prepared to make a major
commitment to soccer while in session.
• They must be committed to attending all
practices and games unless there are good
reasons for the absence.
• Given the club focus on teaching, practices are
viewed as equally important as games.
• Players who miss practice may lose playing
time.
Becoming an Expert Player
• Maximize the time being involved with the
game every day
– Free Play (Individually or in Groups)
– Self Training
– Unorganized Play
– IPod Application
– Watching Games and youtube videos
– Playing Soccer Video Games
– Going to Camps
– Going to Games
Training Times
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U8 Academy – Tuesday and Thursdays 7-8
U9’s – Tuesday and Thursdays 5-6:30
U10’s – Monday and Wednesdays 5-6:30
U11-12 – Tuesday and Thursdays 5:30- 7:00
Goal Keeper Training Times
• Thursday from 5:45-6:45 pm, most likely on
field #8
Teams
• U9’s : Academy
• U11-U12: Although there are no “cuts,” the coach and DOC
can split the teams into “A” and “B” teams and will choose to
practice together or separately.
• U13-U18: There will be a distinct “A” team and cuts will be
made if there are not enough players to make an “A” and a
“B” team.
• The DOC and appropriate age group coaches will decide if
there is a need to combine age groups for reasons such as lack
of numbers
• Each player will try out for his or her appropriate age group,
and the DOC and appropriate age group coaches will decide if
it is necessary that a player play “up” an age group
Playing Up
• Considered if the age group can not roster all
their players
• Typically the more athletic kid to force him or
her to use skill versus speed to play the game
Schedule
• All teams will enter into league/friendly play (u9’s in
Academy)
• Coach will provide a skeleton schedule of games
• Teams (u10 and above) will enter into 2-3 tournaments
– For the late fall teams, assuming there are enough players,
the team will enter into 1-2 tournaments
– For the winter season (if applicable), the team will enter
into one tournament, either indoor or outdoor, and
preferably indoor for the younger teams.
• Coaches will conduct a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3
practices per week.
REST
• 1 weekend off per month from games or
tournaments
Volunteer Manager and Treasurer
• Each team will have a volunteer manager.
• Duties:
– Collect and monitor team fees
– Assist with uniform ordering
– Bring referee payments to friendlies
– The manager will assist the coach with
communication and scheduling as needed.
– The manager will not be involved in any coaching
decisions.
U9’s
1 home tourney (fall) and 1-2 away (throughout fall and spring)
• Fall season is August through October and will play 2-3
weekends a month—mix of Academy games (to be
determined by State) friendlies, and tournaments.
• November to February will train average of (optional) 2 times
per month with an indoor tournament.
• Spring season will go from March through May and will play 23 weekends a month—mix of Academy games (to be
determined by State) friendlies, and tournaments.
• Practice twice a week in fall and spring
U10’s
• 1 home tourney (fall) and 1-2 away (throughout fall
and spring).
• Fall season is August through October and will play 23 weekends a month—friendlies and tournaments.
• November to February will train average of
(optional) 2 times per month with an indoor
tournament.
• Spring season will go from March and will play 2-3
weekends a month—friendlies and tournaments.
• Practice twice a week in fall and spring
U11’s –U12’s
• Teams will play an average of 3 tournaments each fall and
spring season
• November to February will train average of (optional) 2 times
per month with an indoor tournament.
• Practice twice a week in fall and spring
• Fall season is August to October and will play 3 weekends a
month—league games, friendlies and tournaments.
• Spring season is March through May and will play 3 weekends
a month—league games, friendlies, and tournaments.
• There will be an average of one weekend off per month in fall
and spring
U13’s – U18’s
• Practice twice a week in late fall and spring
• Attend 1-2 tournaments in late fall
• November to February will train average of (optional)
2 times per month with 1-2 tournaments.
• Team will play an average of 3 tournaments in spring
• Spring season is March through May and will play 3
weekends a month—league games, friendlies, and
tournaments
• There will be an average of one weekend off per
month in fall and spring
Game to Practice Ratio
• Ideally 3-4 practices per game for promotion of skill
development and decreasing the risk of injury
• In a 3 month season there should be an average of 1
game per week and 3-4 practices per week
• In one 3 month season there should be 12 games
and 42 practices session
• Geography and Tournament culture makes this
difficult
Game to Practice Ratio
Presently our
schedules averages
• 8 league games
• 15 tournament game
• 24 team practices
Analysis
• Enough practices but too
many games 48:23 or 2:1
practices per game
• Too many games but we
typically have to travel to far
to manage just playing 1
game per day on the
weekend
U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMY – STRUCTURE
• Objective: The focus of the Academy is on player
development and providing players with the best
possible opportunity to develop to the highest level
they are capable of achieving
• Standards: A minimum requirement of three
training sessions and one rest day per week
Competition Format: 40 matches during an 10
month season.
Maximizing Recovery and Performance of
your athletes during regional soccer camp
• Maximize Fitness and Wellness of
your athletes prior to camp
• Educate your athletes on Fluid
and Nutritional needs for meals
and snacks before, during, and
immediately after games
• Have appropriate fluid and
nutrition available immediately
after games and training
– 50-60 grams of carbohydrates
– Fluids
– Electrolytes
– 10 grams of Protein
• Be aware of individual difference
in your athletes based on:
– Their fitness
– Their position
– Their bodyweight
– Medicines or habits that
effect their hydration
– Their wellness
What has 50g of Carbohydrates
(Hawley and Burke, 1998)?
• 600 to 850ml of a sports
drink (20-28 ounces)
• 800 ml of a cordial (27
ounces) (Squash and
Ribena)
• 60g of jelly beans
• 3 medium pieces of fruit
• Jam or Honey sandwich
• 3 muesli bars
• 70g chocolate bar
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2 breakfast bars
3 rice cakes
2 crumpets with Vegimite
Cup of vegetable soup
with bread roll
• Toast and Banana
• 1 large muffin, fruit bun
or scone
• 330g creamed rice
What has 50g of Carbohydrates
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1 large baked potato with salsa filling
1-2 large pancakes with maple syrup
Flavored Milk
Flavored Yoghurt
Fruit Smoothies
Sandwiches with meat, cheese chicken, or peanut
butter
• Cereal with milk
• Sports Bars
What has 60 grams of carbohydrates?
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32 ounce Gatorade
1 large fruit smoothie
1 bagel and 16 ounces of Gatorade
Banana and 2 cereal bars
1 sports bar handful of grapes
2 slices of pizza
6” sub roll
20 ounces of orange juice and 2 slices of bread
What has 10 grams of protein?
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½ cups of nuts or 2 Table spoons of peanut butter
2 thin slices of deli meat
3 medium pieces of beef jerky
1 string of cheese
1 yogurt
1 chocolate milk
2 eggs
1 cup of beans
10 ounces of Gatorade Recovery
Maximizing Recovery and Performance of
your athletes during regional soccer camp
• Alter tactics to compensate
for the effect of playing in
hot weather
– Rest
– System of play
– Movement between the
lines
– Player rotation
• Maintain the same
bodyweight of your athletes
throughout the competition
• Educate the athletes on habits
to avoid to promote rest in the
evening
• Share sleeping tips with the
athletes
• Include Mental recovery
sessions such as Debriefing,
Emotional Recovery, Mental
Toughness, and Relaxation
techniques throughout the
camp
• Have an evaluation method to
determine the physical and
mental status of your athletes
throughout the Camp
Team Fees Boys
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U9 = 625 per year
U10 = 675 per year
U11+ = 750 per year
Winter Indoor training is an additional cost
Team Fees
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Payment options are:
Pay in full by August 15
Pay half on August 15 and half January 15
Set up automatic monthly payments August
15 – February 15
U9 Schedule
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August 25
September 8
September 22
October 6
October 20
October 27 – Kick or Treat tournament
U10 Schedule
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KSSL League games TBD
8-11/12
8-18/19
8-25/26
9-1/2 off
9-8/9
9-15/16
• September 22-23 KY
Fire Tournament
• 9-29/30 – Fall Break
• 10-6/7
• 10-13/14
• 10-21/22
• October 27-28 Kick or
Treat
U11+ Schedule
• October 27-28 Kick or
Treat
• November 10-11
Veterans Invitational
• December 1-2 GIT
• Off until January 7
• Indoor Training until
March 1
• Outdoor Training March
4
• February 15-18 Disney
Tournament
• March – League Play,
Jefferson Cup VA(9-10
• April – League Play, Blue
chip (20-21), Cross
Roads (13-14)
• May – League Play, SKY
and State Cup
Elizabethtown
• Please also let each team manager know that ref fees need to
be paid prior to game time to ensure the referees get paid
below are the fees for the refs:
• I don't mean to be stinky about it but the refs have been
instructed to not start the game if they are not paid. We did
not get paid for 2 U13 games last spring from SKY and want to
make sure this does not happen again.
• U11/U12 Center $22 AR1 $15 AR2 $15
• U13/U14 Center $24 AR1 $17 AR2 $17
• U15/U16 Center $26 AR1 $19 AR2 $19
• Thanks, Christi, EYSA Scheduler
Coaches
Fall 2012
Winter 2012 – Spring 2013
Chase Embry
U9
U9
Scott Gural
U13 and u16
U16
Janusz Swierkosz
U14 and U17
Tom Alexander
U12
James Byrum
U15
Shaun Goulbourne
U11-U12
U14, U15, & U17
AJ
U10
U10
Micheal Flynn
GK
GK
Cameron Baskett
U9
U9
Joshua Pearson
TBD
TBD