To ALL COACHES:
Congratulations on your decision to coach and thanks for your dedication to the development of the Peninsula’s youth.

Coaching is the single-best opportunity within the AYSO organization to help our children learn the game of soccer. By teaching our young players proper soccer skills and tactics you will ensure their enjoyment of the game for many years to come. More importantly, it gives you the chance to positively impact a child’s view of competition and sportsmanship.

We strongly believe that a child’s enjoyment of soccer is related to their skill development and knowledge of the game. While striving to be competitive is important, the primary focus of the AYSO coach should be on skill development and tactical knowledge. You would be amazed at how much more fun a child has on the soccer field when he/she knows how, when, and why the ball should be kicked, dribbled or shot.

With this in mind, Region 10 is again sponsoring a series of experience-appropriate coaches clinics. The purpose of these clinics is simple: we want to increase the level and consistency of coaching across all divisions within Region 10. These clinics will teach the novice as well as experienced coach the following:

• U-6 to U-14 level appropriate skill sets
• How to run a productive practice
• Skill and tactically-focused drills and exercises
• Game tactics and organization
• Rules of the game

U-6, 8, 10, 12 clinics @ Highridge Park
August 16 – 9 am – Noon ON FIELD COACH TRAINING
August 23 – 9 am – 10 am SAFE HAVEN COURSE
                     10 am – 1 pm ON FIELD COACH TRAINING

U-14, Intermediate Coach Clinic @ Highridge Park
August 16 AND 17 – 830 am – 400 pm ON FIELD COACH TRAINING
(must attend both days to obtain certification)

Regardless of your experience, there will be something for you to learn. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL COACHES TO OBTAIN AGE APPROPRIATE COURSE CERTIFICATION BY ATTENDING AND COMPLETING THE CLINIC. CERTIFICATION IS MANDATORY FOR COACHES WISHING TO APPLY TO COACH A POST-SEASON TEAM.

Experienced soccer players and coaches will teach all clinics. Major League Soccer Camp and USSF certified instructors will assist Palos Verdes AYSO instructors in providing informative and entertaining instruction for all experience levels. Please be sure to wear athletic gear and cleats as this will be a participatory and interactive session. We look forward to seeing you in August. Any questions, please contact Palos Verdes AYSO Chief Coach, Michael Lee at 375-8744 or mhklee@cox.net