Fall 2006 Kindergarten program schedule

Newton Girls Soccer Kindergarten Program

First Portion: 30 Minute Coaching Clinic

• Run by Mass Premier Soccer Academy (MPS) Coaches
• Primary focus of each coaching session is FUN.
• Fun activities to promote familiarity with the ball will be used.
• Secondary focus is EDUCATION – introduction to the basic technical requirements of dribbling and moving with a soccer ball. High # of touches on the ball throughout.
• Most important factor however is that the girls are SAFE**.

Second Portion: 30 Minute Scrimmage

• Run by NGS Parent Team Coaches – supervised by Mass Premier Soccer Academy Coaches.
• 3 v 3 format - ensures lots of touches on the ball for all players.
• 20 by 30 yard field marked clearly with cones (set up by the MPS Coaches).
• Parents have key role – spread around field to help keep ball in play.
• Rules:

-          when ball goes out no throw-ins - ball can be passed or dribbled into play.

-          no goalkeepers so no one uses their hands.

-          all communication from coaches and parents to players must be encouraging and positive.

-          no positions – i.e. no offense and defense.

-          Substitute players must sit at side of field, not behind the goal – encourage them to watch and cheer their teammates.

-          No team coaches on the field during play.