LOVE SOCCER? LOVE KIDS?

6-7 YEAR OLD KIDS' SOCCER TEAM

IN SEARCH OF SOCCER COACH

FALL 2007 

SF Vikings soccer team, the "Dolphins," is looking for a coach for the fall season.  The Dolphins is a co-ed team of kids ages 6-7 who attend Clarendon Elementary School.  For more information about the SF Vikings Soccer League, go to: http://www.sfmicrosoccer.com/

Two parents have volunteered to help coach, but since they have little experience coaching, are looking for someone that can help with leading practice drills, encouraging the children as they play and helping to instruct/guide the children. The team's focus is on having fun and teamwork, and less on winning/losing.  We are looking for an energetic, positive, responsible and patient person who has experience either working with kids and/or coaching. 

We are looking for a coach who is available to lead team practices one day a week for one hour and attend games on Saturdays. The day and time of practice is still to be determined, although we are trying to secure the field at Midtown Terrace playground (on Clarendon Ave) for Fridays, from either 4-5pm or 5-6pm.)  Also, the coach must attend a mandatory coach meeting on either Sun, September 9 from 10:30am - 12pm or Tues, September 11 at 7:00pm.  The season will run from (approximately) September 22 - November 17. The parents will provide the coach with an honorarium of $250 for the season.

This would be a great opportunity to get some coaching experience with a fun group of kids (and a supportive group of parents)! For more information, please call or email Susan Pelton at: (415) 225-2417 or spelton@earthlink.net

DIMITT

Teach DIMITT (Determination Is More Important Than Talent) to athletes to reinforce the notion that they will be as good as they are determined to be.

Tell your players that, more than anything else, it is the amount of effort they are willing to put into their sport that determines how good they can become.

Recognize gritty efforts by your players. If you do, you'll teach them a valuable lifelong lesson about the centrality of effort.

My book, "The TEAM, a soccer novel", is finally a reality!!!! 

Dear Readers, 

"The TEAM, a soccer novel", has been published!

The novel is for people of all ages, even if they are not strictly soccer lovers. I'm sure that all of you will enjoy the story of the protagonist Marco and the players from America and all parts of the world. Through the 212 pages, you'll discover how they face the American soccer reality that is so different from the rest of the world.

Besides the narrative, that I'm sure will capture you from beginning to end, players and coaches will find dozens of situations and suggestions that will permit them to improve their soccer knowledge and consequently, perform better at any age.

If you would like to purchase it, please click here:

http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=44169 

Thanks for your attention and please note that I will donate 5% of the cover price to Children International.

Coach Gianni 

INTRODUCTION

Believe it or not, 99% of all parents out there are sane and workable. If you want to be a successful coach you have to deliberately make an effort to train them. The following is a list of strategies and ideas that will help you in this endeavor.

ONE
Most parents who push, do so because they don't know how to be helpful and do not understand the effects that this has on you and their child.
 
TWO
You are in a position as a coach to give parents the 2 things that they want the most and that frequently causes them to say and do unhelpful things. They want their child to feel happy. They want their child to be successful.

THREE
Help parents redefine what it means to be a winner. Winning is not about coming in 1st. It's about pushing your own limits and constantly striving to do better than your best. You're a winner if you drop time off a previous best, even if you come in dead last.
 
FOUR
Help parents redefine competition. It is not appropriate to distract a swimmer with thoughts of beating someone else. Help parents understand that a focus on the competition usually results in slower times and performance problems. The competition is your partner and your real obstacle lies within. Train them to encourage their children to compete against themselves.

FIVE
Help refocus parents. All too often parents get their children to be concerned with the uncontrollable (UC's) in a meet (i.e., competition, crowd, race heat, water temperatures, last year's race, qualifying, etc.). Teach parents that a focus on the UC's will only get the child into performance trouble. Instead the swimmer should be encouraged to focus on what they can control (i.e., themselves).
 
SIX
Don't use a crisis intervention model with parents. Don't wait for problems and emotions to arise before you are forced to deal with them. Use a preventive model and commit yourself to training parents from day 1 in your program. Actively educate them with verbal and written material.
 
SEVEN
In writing, state clearly your coaching philosophy, coaching style, club policies and view about competition. Don't leave any of this material to their imagination. They have a right to know and you have a responsibility to clarify these for them.
 
EIGHT
Clearly define the roles of swimmer, coach and parent so they knows what is expected of them and how they can best help the team. For parents specifically state that coaching is something you do and they don't. Define what it means to coach so that they won't have any confusion about the matter.

NINE
Define appropriate meet/practice behavior, the do's and don'ts for both swimmer and parents and explain why this is so. Spell out clearly the consequences for violating appropriate behavior so when you intervene it doesn't come as a surprise.

TEN
Establish yourself as an expert. You know the sport, (even if you're inexperienced) and it's your job to see that things are run the way you see fit. Although parents may challenge you on this, act as if you are the expert in a non-defensive way. If you feel unsure of yourself consult regularly with other more experienced coaches.

ELEVEN
Define a common mission for the team and organization. Let parents know where you want to go and how they can help you and their children reach these goals.
 
TWELVE
Communicate. Keep lines of communication open between you and the parents. Be approachable. Encourage them to bring their problems to you directly. Listen to them and give them the feeling that you hear them and can understand where they are coming from, even if you don't agree with them.

THIRTEEN
Keep professional whenever possible. Do not use your emotions to respond to problem parents. If they push your buttons, keep your emotions out of your interactions with them. If you lose your professional perspective, you can't be effective.
 
FOURTEEN
Help parents understand the developmental perspective you have in training. Most parents don't understand why their child isn't going faster immediately and winning everything in sight. Explain to them about the long term process you are involved in with their child and the proper way to measure success with it.
 
FIFTEEN
Teach parents the principles of peak performance which they can then use as a guideline for what to say and do with their swimmer.

Dr.Alan Goldberg

Competitive Advantage
http://www.competitivedge.com/ 

EMP

SOCCER SPECIFIC SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING

Speed and agility are invaluable in the game of soccer. EMP training will help you maximize your speed and agility potential by teaching you proper sprint mechanics, improving your dynamic strength and power, and increasing your efficiency of movement on the playing field.

Instructor: Eva Popper, M.S., CSCS

SCU Women's Soccer Strength and Conditioning Coach

Played 4 years Division 1 Soccer for Pepperdine University

Each 1 hour training session will be divided as follows:

Dynamic Warm-up

Core Strength Training

Neuromuscular and Balance Training

Linear Speed Training

Agility Training

Cool Down/Stretching

Individual Training: $75 per session

Semi-Private Training (2 athletes): $50 per session

Small Group Training (3-6 athletes) $40 per session

Contact: Eva Popper

Phone: 650.208.6285

Email: empopper@hotmail.com

Positions:  Head Women's Soccer Coach

Requirements:  Playing Experience and or knowledge of the sport is required.  Previous high school coaching experience is preferred.  Must be available during after school hours (2:00-7:00) and weekends.

Salary: $4600 for the season( Oct 20^th 2007- Mar. 1, 2008)
 

Teaching Position:  Full or part time teaching positions may be available if qualified

School Data:  Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a Catholic, coed high school of 1200 students run the auspices of the Christian Brothers, Daughters of Charity and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  We are a culturally diverse, college preparatory high located in the heart of San Francisco.

Application Procedure:  If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a complete resume with references and letter of application that contains full information of your coaching qualifications to: 

Phil Freed Athletic Director

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

1055 Ellis Street

San Francisco, Ca. 94109
 

Application Deadline: Until position is filled 

Additional Information:  Requests for additional information should be directed to Mr. Phil Freed 415 775-6626 ext. 737. or email at phil.freed@shcp.edu

News article taken from "THE NEW PAPER" about local soccer mentor Kalwant Sandhu and Beckham. Download the New Soccer article in pdf form here.

U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM MATCHES AT
2007 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TO BE
BROADCAST LIVE ON ESPN AND ESPN2

ESPN and ESPN2 Will Combine to Air All 32 World Cup Matches Live;
All Matches Will Also be Available Live on ESPN360.com;
Select Matches to Re-Air on ESPNU, ESPN Classic and ESPN2

CHICAGO (August 28, 2007) - The U.S. Women's National Team's run at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN2, which will combine to present live coverage of all 32 World Cup matches on Sept. 10-30 from China. All matches will also be carried live on ESPN360.com and select matches will re-air on ESPNU, ESPN Classic and ESPN2.

Tournament coverage will also include 30-minute pre-game shows and one-hour shows between matches on select days. Coverage kicks off on ESPN2 on Monday, Sept. 10, at 7:55 a.m. ET with the opening match between reigning champions Germany and Argentina at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai.

U.S. WNT coverage begins on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 4:55 a.m. ET as the U.S. Women take on Korea DPR on ESPN2. It continues on Friday, Sept. 14, at 4:55 a.m. ET on ESPN with the U.S. WNT matching up against Sweden. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7:55 a.m. ET, the USA faces Nigeria in their final Group B match, also on ESPN.

ESPN2 will air the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup Final live at 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. The match will also be re-broadcast at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN Classic and at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The quarterfinals will be broadcast live on Sept. 22-23, the semifinals on Sept. 26-27 and the third place match on Sept. 30 at 4:55 a.m. ET, all on ESPN2. ESPNU, the college sports network, will also broadcast the USA's three group matches and any U.S. quarterfinal matches on taped delay.

·                Complete TV Schedule

·                2007 FIFA Women's World Cup Homepage

The 2007 event marks the fourth consecutive Women's World Cup televised on ESPN and ESPN2, who aired six 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup matches. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC televised all 32 matches of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup and 18 matches of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup when the tournament was moved to the U.S. due to the threat of SARS in China.

Leading the way in China is team captain Kristine Lilly, 35, who was named to her record fifth Women's World Cup Team. Lilly, who played in her first Women's World Cup in China in 1991, is the only player still active from that U.S. team that won the inaugural Women's World Cup. Lilly has played in all 24 matches the USA has contested in Women's World Cup competition, starting 23 of them.

The 21-player roster includes goalkeeper Briana Scurry, who will be participating in her fourth Women's World Cup after making her tournament debut in 1995 in Sweden. Two other players - defenders Kate Markgraf and Christie Rampone (known as Sobrero and Pearce, respectively, in the historic 1999 Women's World Cup) were named to their third Women's World Cup Team.

Lilly, Scurry, Markgraf and Rampone are also the only four players on the 2007 WWC roster who were on the USA's 1999 WWC team.

Of the other 17 players, five were named to their second Women's World Cup Team, but 12 of the 21 players were named to their first Women's World Cup Team, the most first-timers ever for any U.S. Women's World Cup Team (not counting, of course, the first Women's World Cup in 1991).

2007 U.S. WNT FIFA Women's World Cup Television Schedule
Date             Opponent                  Kickoff (ET)          TV (Live)
Sept. 11       Korea DPR               4:55 a.m.              ESPN2
Sept. 14       Sweden                     4:55 a.m.              ESPN
Sept. 18       Nigeria                       7:55 a.m.              ESPN
Sept. 22/23 Quarterfinals*            TBD                      ESPN2
Sept. 26/27 Semifinals*                TBD                      ESPN2
Sept. 30       Third Place / Final*   TBD                      ESPN2
*If necessary

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