Heading Guidelines
These guidelines emerged from parents and coaches who had questions regarding appropriate training for heading. While heading activities were available to coaches, no resources existed to take a coach or parent through the ages and stages of development. This document, refined by several prominent coaching directors and a medical professional, proposes a systematic and progressive plan to teach heading so that performance can be improved and the risk of a bad experience or injury diminished.
Parent-Coach Communication
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Recommended Reading List
The recommended titles here are a sampling of resources for parents and coaches covering a range of topics relevant to guiding and supporting children through their development on and off the soccer field.
Understanding Soccer Law 11: Offside
Here is an interactive guide to help better understand Soccer Law 11 — Offside.
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