Soccer 201

[Updated: 02/14/2012]

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For parents and coaches seeking an additional soccer resource, Soccer 201 builds upon the information available in Soccer 101. Soccer 201 provides a more advanced look at the game and a coach’s or parent’s role in supporting their children and players. Congratulations on your graduation from 101 and let us hear your ideas for Soccer 301.

 

 

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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