Coaching Standards
What it takes to be a Universal Coach
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All Universal coaches attend our in-house coaching school designed to educate our coaches on the current methods of soccer, and to continue their education in the beautiful game.
Coaches understand our curiculum and training programs the Universal way.
Our coaches are trained and expected to have knowledge of the game, and know how to motivate and understand our students.
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Teachers
As a Universal Coach you are expected to act and think like a teacher. As a teacher you clearly explain the goals of the session, game or activity and share decision making with students. Young players transform into responsible players when allowed to make decisions. Our coaches are trained to know when to allow our students to make decisions and when to step in.
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Leaders
Our coaches are leaders and focus on converting all students into leaders. They influence our students with actions that help achieve a common goal. They listen, encourage, demand. Our coaches gain the respect of their students through hard work, organization and communication.
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Coaching Objectives
| To have Skilled Players |
Players that are comfortable with the ball at their feet and able to execute skills naturally |
| To have Tactically Aware Players |
Players that have savvy game sense and clearly understand systems and formations |
| To have Strong Players |
Players that will outwork opposition every time |
| To have Metally Tough Players |
Players that thrive under pressure |
| To have Players with Character |
Players that have respect, responsibilty and leadership |
Code of Ethics
| Our coaches teach students sportsmanship values by teaching them how to accept defeat, and respect the opposition and officials |
| Our coaches take a personal interest to assure all academy students are improving. |
| Our coaches enforce all rules |
| Our coaches discipline bad behavior |
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Our coaches notice the individual doing well and praise them.
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Our coaches reward students when they deserve it.
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