Have a written lesson plan for each training session or practice. You cannot have a good practice if you do not have an idea of what you want to accomplish during that practice. The plan may be written out in detail on a practice planning form (see sample Lesson Plan Form). Writing down your plan will help you think through the equipment and setup you will need for the topics to be covered.

As you plan your practices, remember these TIPS TO KEEP PLAYERS' INTEREST AND AVOID BOREDOM:

• Give players many touches on the ball.
• Get all of the players involved.
• Turn "Drills" into games
• Let the kids PLAY!
• Practices should follow a progression: warm-up, individual activities, group activities and "The Game".
• Finally, perform the skill in the way it would be used in a game.
• Minimize the amount of talking that you do.