2013 GNSC Coaches Coordinator: Neil Bernoudey

In his youth, Neil played for Gold Nugget Soccer Club, and now has multiple children follwing in his footsteps.  Neil has been a Head Coach for 5 seasons, and 7 years coaching experience. He has his F Coaching License, Grade 8 Referee Certification, and is also involved with coaching girls softball, and served with the Georgetown Fire Dept. for 6 years.  See Neil below with our U8 GNSC All Star Girls

 

                          Recreation Team Coaching

Youth soccer is an awesome way to compliment a balanced lifestyle while promoting a program that fosters personal growth, physical fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and over all good health! Why not have fun and make a difference in your childs life volunteering your time coaching his/her team? We will provide free training! Do you want to apply to coach or assistant coach a recreational soccer team? Then read on...

The CYSA "F" Course is the entry level coaching course that will give you the tools to support youth soccer and to be an effective coach.
Click here for District courses offered to our interested coaches - they serve as a starting point for player development
Note: Courses should be available to see on line sometime in April


IMPORTANT TO ALL GNSC MEMBERS:
Each season we will select coaches we decide are best for each team formed.
Coaches are evaluated each season, coaching last year does not guarantee a coaching position for this upcoming season.
  

How to Apply to be considered for coaching

Please mark the box on your child's registration form indicating you want to volunteer to Head Coach or Asst. Coach.

Click here to fill out our on line form--All those interested in being part of our coaching staff must complete this step before selected
 You will be notified no later than mid June of your status, and if selected, the next step in your coaching assignment for our 2013 season. All Coaches  must clear a back ground check with the Department of Justice which will be facilitated free of charge by GNSC at the annual Coaches Meeting.

Questions about coaching for GNSC? Click on Contact Us located on the left side bar and send us your questions, concerns, suggetions, feedback, or ask about anything you may like to know more about. Thank you for spending time considering youth soccer coaching  and showing interest in participating in the development of your child and the wonderful youth of our community this coming fall soccer season! Great material for session plans below!




Offsides Rule
Please see the link below for an animated example of offsides, and when it should be called.

 Offsides rule demonstration

Training Sessions

U6
u6 coordination movement feb2004.doc 
u6 balance - coordination.doc
U6 drill2.pdf
U6 drills 1.pdf

U8
U8 Dribbling.pdf
U8_Passing.pdf
U8 Receiving.pdf
U8_Pairs_Activities.pdf

U10
U10_Foot_Coordination_and_Speed.pdf
U10 Tackling.pdf
u10 receiving lofted balls 1.doc
u10 heading.doc

Useful Coaching Links

National Soccer Coaches Assoc. of America Coaching Tips

Fundamental Soccer

Eteamz Soccer Tips

US Youth Soccer Skillz School Videos

Coaching Documents

Age Group organization.pdf

Best Practices forSoccer.pdf

Concepts of Play.pdf

GameCardStickers.doc