Introduction:
Soccer has become as popular in the United
States as basketball has become popular in other countries. It has taken over as the number one participation sport among
America’s youth. Due to the injury factor Soccer is much more appealing then football to the parents of young boys. The number
of boys participating in youth soccer greatly outnumbers those participating in youth football. As many girls participate in youth soccer as do boys. The World Cup Soccer
Championships is an event bigger than The Super Bowl, The World Series or the NBA Championships.
Objectives:
1.To obtain 40 minutes of cardiovascular and big muscle activity.
2.To learn the skills necessary to compete and enjoy the game of soccer.
3.To learn the rules necessary to properly play the game of soccer.
4.To learn to co-exist with classmates and work together as a team.
5.To learn about the various situations that can help your team be successful.
Individual Skills Involved:
1.Dribbling the soccer ball.
2.Passing the soccer ball.
3.Kicking the soccer ball
4.Trapping the soccer ball.
5.Throw-ins.
6.Goalie skills.
Class Soccer Rules:
We follow most of the general soccer rules but do not have any off-sides. We play on a smaller
field with 7 to 10 on a side. We emphasize proper corner kicks, goal
kicks, throw-ins and goalie play. We do not assign positions but do try to spread players out as much as
possible.
Coach Shore’s Thoughts:
Soccer is truly the International Sport. More youngsters participate in youth soccer than any other
sport. Women’s soccer in the United States has caught up with the
rest of the World. Men’s soccer isn’t far behind. All three of
my children participated in youth soccer, my daughter played soccer through high school and my two sons played soccer in
college. My younger son Daryl played professional soccer for 5 years, was an assistant coach with the Chicago Fire in the MLS for ten years and is now the head coach of Miami FC our professional soccer team in South Florida. No
youngster should grow up without being introduced to soccer.
