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A concerted effort forward and, with the second, crossed a ball to the back post for a header has been made this year to make the New York State West Youth Soccer into the net. The crosser had to have a good touch and cross quickly, as Association Coaches’ Handbook a true “coaches” handbook, and thus pressure was imminent. The cross reached an area that, on a larger field, much of the administrative content found would not have enabled the one-touch finish. All in all, the U12 competition in previous handbooks has been eliminated. was great. The U13s also provided me with some positive feelings about However, important administrative the development of our younger players. We still have a ways to go, but all information — including contact information in all, I left the State Cup feeling positive about our future. for the various individuals serving you The Olympic Development program continues to be competitive within on behalf of New York West, along with a our region. Both our youngest age groups, the ‘95s [Boys and Girls], won section on the benefits of being a member their respective groups at the Regional Tournament. The ‘92 Boys reached of NYSWYSA — have been included, as the final of the tournament, only to finish second-best. The ODP Academy these are elements we feel are important was opened up to players in younger age groups. We invited players born in fofor all coaches to be aware of. ‘96 and ‘97 to attend the sessions in Cortland, Buffalo and Rochester. I am The last year has been a lot of fun within delighted with the response, as over 200 players took part. STATE DIR. OF COACHING oour coaching department. My four assistant On a personal note, I had another visit to a small town in South Dakota GLEN BUCKLEY DDirectors of Coaching and I have been in recently that set me thinking and, quite honestly, left me feeling envious. ggreat demand across the state. The program, The town is steeped in basketball and football, and it has a recreational whilst still in its infancy, was popular with many organizations that sought soccer association that is only one year old. I was pre-warned not to expect our help and involvement. Whether State-hosted special topics courses or much, as the coaches were brand new to the game, would be wearing education courses, the support and attendance was yet again encouraging. corn-seed hats and be carrying a clipboard with the customary whistle We will continue to host these popular events across the state throughout on a lanyard around their neck. They forgot to mention two other things the year. the coaches would be wearing — both rather funny to the eye, yet to the The individual club, league or team programs we worked on began to soccer purist, definite no-nos. One donned his best Wrangler jeans tucked increase as the year unfolded. We would like to hear from more of you who into socks with the biggest basketball boots I have ever seen in my life. would like us to come and work with your teams or coaches for a one-time Another wore his best Sunday church gear [tie and all], with pants also session or over a period of time. We are highly flexible and will do anything tucked into his best Sunday Brogues that, with the dampness of the grass, within our means and time restraints to accommodate your wishes. To give had no traction whatsoever. You would have thought this coach would have you an idea of areas in which you can call on us for help, here are just a few had the good sense to stand still, but instead he ran around kicking every of the ways in which that the ADOCs and I have assisted clubs over the ball with the kids — of course, following every swipe and miss, he ended past year: up on his backside! You had to be there to really appreciate it, I suppose. Anyway, the reason for my envy was the facility, which was probably the • Implemented club sessions for coaches, along with team sessions for each age group best outdoor facility I have ever seen. Fields for as far as the eye could see, and gender in a club over a negotiated period of time in all sizes, clearly marked out with the correct markings and appropriate- • Assisted at club tryouts size goals. The grass was cut to a length that allowed the ball to roll, and the • Held parent education sessions conditions made you feel like treading carefully for fear of leaving a footprint • Helped restructure many organizations’ development or recreational programs to a more in the pool table-like surface. “player-development” inclusion model through the small-sided game process. Now, I know that there is a perception that there is not a lot in South • Attended many club board meetings to lend our advice to those looking for change Dakota, but the one thing they do have is space. The point is, how well they • Held YM, Intermediate and “E” courses for individual or neighboring club coaches. You have used it. There are only 400 children in the local soccer association, only need 15 coaches to make these education courses happen. I encourage you to talk but organizers put the plan in place to build the facility before the club was to your closest club or organization to work closer together to make these important even in business. A group of individuals raised money in all kinds of “girl courses happen. scout cookie” ways just a few years previous and raised enough from local authorities and businesses to complete the project. In May, we hosted a US Soccer National “C” License at the Chiropractic What I, or what you, would not give for such a facility in our state! The College in Seneca Falls. We had 42 candidates from 11 different states stay task of finding indoor or outdoor venues to host ODP or Coach Education with us for the 10-day residential course. The course was a huge success, courses is becoming harder each year. I know that goes for you, too. The so much so that we are being allowed [awaiting final confirmation] to fact that this “backwoods” area, in soccer terms, could do such a thing was host another course in May of ’09, details of which will be posted on the truly incredible.

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