Coaching Resources and Tips

Whether an experienced coach or one starting in their first season, the Gallatin Soccer Club wants to provide you with resources to assist you.

Below are some age appropriate practice plans specifically written with the field size and availability taken into account for GSC coaches. While we encourage all coaches to learn about the game, there is not need to write your own practice plans. If you are lacking for ideas, or simply do not have time, please use the below pre-written plans that are laid out on a weekly basis. Additional plans will continue to be added.

These plans are tweaked for Gallatin Soccer Club needs, but many are based on plans provided by Massachusetts Youth Soccer which provides excellent coaching resources for the novice coach.

Remember, the primary role of the youth coach is to provide an educational and safe environment for the players. In youth sports it is imperative to understand that winning and losing should not be the definitive definition of success. A successful season is one where players had fun, learned the beautiful game of soccer, and want to return.