U6 coaches needed
U6 is for players
that will or have turned 4 or 5 in the year 2024.
Here are some
facts for those of you that are thinking about coaching your U6
player:
Teams are
Coed at this age group
The game is
played in 4 quarters. 7 minutes each with a short half time
The players
switch ends of the field at half time
The game is
played with 4 players from each team (no goalie)
The coach or
assistant coach is on the field to keep play going, call throw-ins,
encourage their players to make decisions and get the other players
in and out to make sure everyone is having fun and getting at least
half of the game
LOTS of
goals are scored, we don’t keep score
FUN is more
important than the score
As long as
they are having fun and learning the beautiful game it’s a win
Don’t
forget to assign a parent to bring snack for after the game
Practices for any
age should mimic the game times. U6 practices one or two times a
week for 30-40 minutes. Here are some ideas for coaching a practice:
Set your
field up before the players arrive
Encourage
players to bring a ball to every practice
U6 players
wake up warmed up, they do not need to stretch
Remember
that their attention span is shorter than they are
Keep the
activities upbeat and fun
Emphasize
the rules of the game by making sure you have a fun scrimmage at the
end
Games like
red light, green light are great for ball control and keeps them
moving
Games like
tag are great for ball control, shielding the ball, and avoiding
pressure. Remember to have quick restarts so the player isn’t
standing around too long
Avoid lines,
and waiting for a turn if you can
Don’t
forget water breaks, and extra breaks when it’s hot outside
Download the
Mojo app for your phone and get great, age appropriate, practice
plans
Contact our
area manager, or the coaching coordinator if you have any questions
Ask your parents
for help! You may find that you have lots of helpers that just want
to be asked. Assign the end of year party, snack, etc. to various
parents at your first practice. Have a meeting, introduce yourself,
and have a signup sheet for what you need help with.