Coaches should conduct well-organized practices, starting and finishing practices on time.
Coaches should be reasonable in their demands on the player’s time, energy and their performance.
Coaches should be enthusiastic, encouraging, motivating and stress positive coaching.
Coaches should prepare a well thought out game plan, including player substitutions.
Coaches should enlist the team’s parents to instill the proper attitudes and values in the players.
Coaches should be supportive, patient and understanding with their players.
Coaches should be fair with all their players, regardless of their abilities.
Coaches should always display good sportsmanship and never criticize the referee.
Coaches should stay informed about sound principles of coaching by reading books and taking clinics.
Coaches should ensure that their players’ soccer experience is one of fun and enjoyment.
