Tom Goering

Rural Soccer Coach Tom Goering

This book is written for the rural, recreational, or entry-level travel coach in youth soccer. The book covers topics such as how to build a basic season plan, running effective practices, developing creative players, and reflecting on your coaching style and level of effort. The intent for this book is to serve as a mentor of sorts - to provide coaching points and tips to help you successfully grow as a coach. There are ideas and processes to help you create a positive environment and one in which players can learn the game of soccer. In many towns across the United States, there is a limited amount of support (and even interest) in developing youth soccer players. Coaches in rural areas, park and recreation sports, YMCA's and the like - are not part of an "elite" club program and are often left to their own devices. With thoughts on common coaching dilemmas, website and book reviews, coaching terminology, basic tactics, and a full coaching session for each of the major age groups - you can use this book to get a jump on your upcoming season and bring some new ideas to the pitch.