US Youth Soccer Coaches Connection presented by Liberty Mutual
As a special offer to US Youth Soccer members, Coaches Connection presented by Liberty Mutual, offers not just the subscription to Success in Soccer, but also specialized member-only content on www.USYouthSoccer.org; monthly training activities; a copy of one the Novice Coach DVDs; the official adidas Coaches Connection T-shirt; a coaches notebook from Kwik Goal as well as discounts to Success in Soccer coaching aids.  This $75 value is available exclusively through US Youth Soccer for only $29.95 a year.  Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.
 
Liberty Mutual Insurance supports player and parent education, and also introduced the Responsible Sports program to supplement better coaching and sportsmanship nationwide.
 
For more information, go to www.usyouthsoccer.org.
Coaching Courses

Click on: http://www.fysa.com/coaching/index_E.html

FYSA Academy Accreditation

The “academy” name is used many different ways.  To that end FYSA is proposing that an “academy” needs to be defined by Florida Youth Soccer.  The designation that would be” FYSA Accredited Academy.”  This designation would allow for areas or registration designation and rostering abilities to be determined at the state, region and district level. The goal is to implement a program where we can match the abilities of the players with appropriate competitions.  The academy process also allows for the flexibility of player movement within the given club.

Initially the academy program would target players in the U9 and U10 age group.  The goal is to extend this process through the U12 age group.

In a festival setting, play could occur in a tiered or mixed setting.  This would allow players to be placed based on ability or mixed so that players could be exposed to higher levels of play.

For a full description of the FYSA Academy Accreditation program, click here.

2008 Sunshine State Games Academy Soccer Festival
Click here to read the Summary Report from Mike Strickler about the success of the Sunshine State Games Academy Soccer Festival.
Small-Sided Games: Field Size Recommendations

For U6. U8, U10 & U12 Field Size Recommendations, click on "Continue..."


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US Youth Soccer Small Sided Games Manual

To download a PDF copy [4.25 MB] of US Youth Soccer’s Small-Sided Games Manual, click on:

http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/assets/Small_Sided_Games_Manual.pdf

Small Sided Games Article
FYSA Small sided games and playing numbers for 2004-2005 and beyond.
 
For the 2004-2005 season for all sanctioned play (league, tournament, and cup play) the following are the number of players permitted on the field.

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American College of Sports Medicine
News Release

NON-COMPETITIVE PLAY LEADS TO MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN
Research Shows High Level of Enjoyment in Either Type

To read the ACSM release, click on: http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&CONTENTID=10102&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm

Coaching DVD from US Youth Soccer
"The Novice Coach": An Introduction to Coaching Youth Soccer
The Novice Coach features over 45 minutes of actual training sessions and activities with specific steps to organizing and conduct training sessions for Under-6, Under-8 and Under-10 boys and girls. In addition to the DVD a downloadable companion book is also included. For more information click on:
 
American College of Sports Medicine
News Release

ELITE YOUTH ATHLETES NEED CLOSE MONITORING BY PARENTS, COACHES
Olympic and Paralympic Athletes at Risk for Overtraining, Excessive Mental Demands

To read the ACSM release, click on: http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=10096

Positive Parenting DVD from US Youth Soccer
Nation’s Largest Youth Sport Organization Releases Latest Instructional DVD for Parents
 
For more information and to order a copy of the Positive Parenting DVD, click on: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/parents/positiveparenting.asp
American College of Sports Medicine
News Release

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HIGHER AMONG MOST ACTIVE KIDS
Vigorous Physical Activity Linked to Better Grades

To read the ACSM release, click on:  http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=5446

Skills School DVD from US Youth Soccer

Skills School provides first-time coaches and those who have little experience in coaching young players the basics of all ball skills.

To order, click on: http://store.usyouthsoccer.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=25

OLYMPIC COACH Magazine
The United States Olympic Committee provides a free e-magazine.  To subscribe or search the archives, click on:  http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/
Coach Evaluation
A self evaluation tool for coaches
Click on: http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/31mar08 to read this article from the Olympic Coach magazine
Recommended Reading
click on the "Continue..." for recommended reading

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FIFA Laws of the Game

To download a PDF copy [1.68 MB] of FIFA Laws of the Game, click on: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/federation/laws_of_the_game_0708_10565.pdf

Proper Hydration: FYSA water break policy
By Mike Strickler, Director of Coaching
The current FYSA policy has taken into account the needs for soccer as well as the need for the safety of our players.  Water breaks will be mandatory when the heat index is higher than 85 degrees.  Heat Index is a better gauge for possible heat illnesses than temperature or humidity alone.  The heat index can be found on most weather websites and in your local newspapers.

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Revised FYSA Water Break Policy
To view the new revision to Rule 402.4, click here!
Hydration and Heat Illness Guidelines
To view an article from the US Soccer Federation website, click here!
 
To view an article about Heat Stress Guidelines, click here!
Hydration for Players
Selecting Beverages for Active Kids and Teens: What kinds of Fluids are in YOUR Fridge?

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Sports Injuries

click below to view a video on "Childrens’ Sports Related Injuries"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urBfKOtfryI

A Soldier's Story
FYSA Coach Lt. Joshua Walters links his love of soccer to efforts to win Afgan hearts ad minds in the Taliban's backyard.  This article first appeared in the September/October 2004 issue of Soccer Journal, the official magazine of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and is reprinted here with NSCAA permission. For more information on the NSCAA and its programs, visit www.NSCAA.com
 
To read story, click here (this is in PDF format). 
NPR Programs on the Value of Play

Click below to listen to National Public Radio programs on the role and value of play by children

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19212514&sc=emaf

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=76838288&sc=emaf

Coaches Corner
This page of the FYSA web is dedicated to providing information for youth soccer coaches and administrators.  If there is an item that you would like to see added to the this page please send the information and request to vstringfield@fysa.com
 

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