WSA Coaching Staff,

As we begin the summer trainings with practices, tournaments, Technical and GK clinics, I wanted to extend my soccer experience every Sunday night while I host the RTC Summer program.

We are building off the Sounders program that was in place last year with the best WSA players in our club, “Before” the Portland Timbers begin their RTC program this fall in our area.  We have about 40 kids registered in the age groups for 1997, 98 and 99 birth years, boys and girls.

Come out and take some notes, bring your assistant coaches, and help better equip your own team with some fresh training ideas:  6:15 – 7:45 pm at Doc Harris “E” field.  Dates are listed below along with topics.

Enjoy –

Gary Osterhage

WSA Director of Coaching

360 – 608 – 8073

June 19, WEEK 1 ---Possession

June 26, WEEK 2 ---Switch the Point of Attack

Off for July 3^rd and July 10^th . . . Holiday weekend and the Clash !!!

July 17, WEEK 3 --- Combinations to Goal

July 24, WEEK 4 --- Grid Work and Beating the Player 2 v 1

July 31, WEEK 5 --- Finishing to Goal

August 7, WEEK 6 --- Build the Attack with Numbers

August 14, WEEK 7 --- Play out of Defense

August 21, WEEK 8 --- Target Play n Crossing 

Best Practices for Coaching Soccer in the United States

Profile of the Modern Soccer Coach

The temperatures all around the area are hitting record highs.  Follow simple tips and guidelines to prevent heat illness- click here to read.  It is important to drink LOTS of water before, during, and after practice to keep your body hydrated.  Click here to read more information about dehydration and other hear illnesses.

The following attachments were presented by TOSH at the 2010 UYSA Soccer Fest: (click on the title to view the article in pdf format).

Sport Nutrition -- Smoothie Power
Sport Nutrition -- Travel Packs
Sport Nutrition -- Carbohydrate
Sport Nutrition -- During Exercise
Sport Nutrition -- Fat
Sport Nutrition -- Hydration
Sport Nutrition -- Meals for Athletes
Sport Nutrition -- Pre-Game
Sport Nutrition -- Protein
Sport Nutrition -- Recovery Nutrition

Please enjoy the attached presentation obtained from Bill Beswick at the NSCAA Convention in Philly. Enjoy his presentation on The Power of Mindset. The Power of Mindset [Beswick]

National Soccer Coaches Association of America

National Team Workout - Standard of Fitness

E License Manual

D License Manual

Best Practices Manual ("D"License)

Progression from 4v4 to 11v11

Small Sided Games Manual

Soccer Injuries: Prevention & Care

Team Management Ideas 

Prepared monthly and posted by the State Coaching Staff, Coaches Corner provides a wealth of information ranging from monthly lesson plans for effective practices to practical articles on coaching youth to book and video reviews.

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Policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth soccer

On May 14, 2009 the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, signed House Bill 1824, also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law.  Effective July 26, 2009, the Lystedt Law directly affects youth sports and head injury policies.  The new law requires that:

1)    An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition

2)    A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”

3)    A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play

Washington Youth Soccer has developed the guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including continuing to play after concussion or head injury.  Each member association and club will work in concert with Washington Youth Soccer to disseminate these materials and ensure compliance with the new law.

Click to visit the Washington Youth Soccer Concussion Resource Page