Thinking about stepping up and coaching your daughter, niece, or younger sister's team but not sure of what to do at practices/training sessions?!
Here we have provided some resources for you! Remember to keep your practices FUN!
First and foremost please check out the Hamilton Girls Soccer Club Coaches Handbook!
And here's some pointers on How To Write a Training Session for your team or group!
WHY does Hamilton Girls Soccer play soccer in a Small Sided Game format?! Here's the reasons why...as published by US Youth Soccer!
For MORE INFO on Small-Sided Soccer Game Format go to: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/SmallSidedGames/
Hamilton Girls Soccer Club Code of Conduct
The mission of the Hamilton Girls Soccer Club is to provide a safe, fun, and sportsmanlike atmosphere for young girls of Hamilton Township and its surrounding communities to learn and participate in the game of soccer.
Our organization is comprised of the players, their parents, volunteer coaches, referees, division directors and an Executive Board. The success of our program depends on the collective efforts of, and cooperation among ALL participants. To ensure the continued success of our program, we have identified the responsibilities of each participant.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct. Any breach of this policy can result in suspension or removal from club activities.
The Coach
1. Provides well-planned fun, appropriate, challenging practices in a safe practice environment.
2. Creates an atmosphere of fairness, trust, and encouragement.
3. Maintains discipline at all times.
4. Inspects fields to ensure that it is safe and playable.
5. Provides well-planned game plan that includes player assignments and probable substitutions.
6. Ensure fair playing time to all players.
7. Develops, by example, good sportsmanship in players.
8. Maintains control of players and fans during games.
9. Makes no comment to officials during the game. Thanks the officials after the game.
10. Treats players, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.