As a Facilitator

Reason for facilitator is that most parent/coaches have not been exposed to a soccer environment.

Objectives

Set up the condition and environment for learning.

Facilitate the learning.

Players must have fun.

Players need to receive positive feedback from the coach.

Coach must be enthusiastic about what they are doing.

It should all be done in the "Spirit" of Play.

Activities need to be geared towards the players achieving success, with success measured by FUN.

As a Positive Role Model

Demonstrate respect for team members, opponents, referees, parents, spectators, and opposing coaches.

To have a responsibility to the game itself.

As one who understands whom they are coaching

Children are not defined by chronological age only.

Each child matures and develops at his/her own pace.

Treat each child as an individual.

Not all children participate for the same reasons.