Easton Youth Soccer LeaguePO Box 172No. Easton, MA 02356Ph#(508)238-0707Fax#(508)238-4432

Coaching Resources on the Net:
Jeff Pill's Online Soccer Drills - The most complete site for Soccer Coaches.  On everyone's most recommended list.
Drills and Games from Decatur Sports  - An exhaustive list of categorized drills and games.
Better Soccer, More Fun  - More drills, inspired by the Dutch vision. Site quoted by many as the basis of the USSF D license.
Coaching Manuals from Decatur Sports  - A series of lesson plans for young players U-6 thru U-14.  Lots of different stuff to look over.
Soccer-Coach-L - Subscribe to a coaching mailing list.  Also has useful topics on Laws of the Game , Basic Coaching Manual, and Coaching The Very Young Child.
Coach Bruce Brownlee  - Excellent information from this highly successful youth coach.
Soccer Coaching Discussion Forum - On-line discussion forum with input from coaches around the world.
Joe Soccer.com  - These drills are animated and easy to understand for new coaches.
And-again.com- An excellent site from coach Greg Marston with plenty of drills, links and a discussion forum.
Jeff Benjamin's Goalkeeper Coaching - Goalkeeper instruction.
Long Island Youth Soccer Coaching Site- A lot of interesting topics from youth coach George Lasher.
Mandan Soccer- A lot of interesting topics from youth coach Bob Christenson.
NSCAA - Home page of America's #1 soccer coaching organization.
Reedswain Videos - The best selection on the market for youth soccer coaching videos.
An U6 - U8 Coaching Plan for the year  - A coaching plan for the whole year (in PDF format).

EYSL Player Development Curriculum:

EYSL has developed a curriculum to serve as a layout for player development in the U6 to U12 age groups.  Its aim is to provide the following:

A guide in terms of what techniques / tactics to teach at each age group.
Introductory information on how to teach soccer techniques.
Basic coaching points for all techniques.

Coaching Licenses & Course Schedules:

Here is the link with information about upcoming MYSA courses from the MYSA website (note: click on Coaching Courses/Clinic Event category once you get to the MYSA page). Here is a link to MYSA course descriptions.  Here is a brief description of the courses:
 

Course

Content

Time Preq.

G

Designed primarily for novice or experienced coaches of U6 thru U10 players. Focus is to help you to become a more resourceful and confident "activity leader". 4hrs none

F

A more ambitious introductory course for novice or experienced coaches of U8 thru U12 teams. Combines "activity leader" with basic theory and practical exercises. 8hrs none

E

This course combines soccer theory and practice.  Designed primarily for experienced coaches of U10 thru U14 teams. 16hrs F

D

A rigorous course for experienced coaches of U12 thru U16 club, town or high school teams.  Three or four years experience coaching older players is recommended. 36hrs E

The
USSF and NSCAA also offer national courses courses for coaches looking for further higher level education and certification.