My first year coaching thread

[CG]

Originally posted by pething101
You have no idea.

It's never good when you don't see eye to eye with your coaching counterparts. It has happened to me twice but now I'm in a great situation.

[pething101]

First non conference game.

JV lost 3-1. We scored first but gave up the equalizer in the next 3 minutes.

Two of thier three were cheap. Looked lke our keeper got kicked twice. Oh well.

Played with just 11. I was amazed that they played the entire 70 without running out of gas.

A couple of ladies stood out. I was pleased.

Varsity was butt ugly. a 7-1 thumping.

Ugly.

[pething101]

Question.

How many games is too many games?

We had a match yesterday. One on thursday, friday, next monday, next wed, next thurs and three more the next week.

All non conference.

Is this too much?

[boydreilly]

Originally posted by pething101
Question.

How many games is too many games?

We had a match yesterday. One on thursday, friday, next monday, next wed, next thurs and three more the next week.

All non conference.

Is this too much?

I won't say an occasional 3 game week is bad, but when are you supposed to practice? Do practice on weekends?

I think the right amount is about 2 a week. Even then, an occasional break of one in a week is good.

[Lloyd Heilbrunn]

Three games per week has been standard for local HS for over 20 years:(!!

I don't even think we could set less with the preset district and conference requirements.Of course,it is insane but they don't care,it is more important to slot soccer in the time frame which the State mandates.......

So same coach for both boys' and girls' programs?? Could not happen here,season is at the same time.

Did you ever sit down after the boys' season to discuss your different Philosophy???

[boydreilly]

Originally posted by Lloyd Heilbrunn
Three games per week has been standard for local HS for over 20 years:(!!


I think it must different in your. I've lived in CA and VA and it was always games on Tuesday and Friday. Never heard of three games in a week except for playoffs.

[Elroy]

Originally posted by boydreilly
I think it must different in your. I've lived in CA and VA and it was always games on Tuesday and Friday. Never heard of three games in a week except for playoffs.

In Ohio, it's a mixed schedule. We play 16 matches in approximately seven weeks. In practice, this translates to some weeks with three matches and some with two. Tournament is scheduled at two matches per week.

[boydreilly]

Originally posted by Elroy
In Ohio, it's a mixed schedule. We play 16 matches in approximately seven weeks. In practice, this translates to some weeks with three matches and some with two. Tournament is scheduled at two matches per week.

The tourneys in VA can end up being a game a day - assuming you're winning.

[pething101]

I dont think i would mind three conference games a week.

I just dont like three non conference games a week.

Anyway, it is not my call but mother nature must agree with me because today is a rain out.

[IASocFan]

Couple of comments.
- In Iowa, most high schools play twice a week (M-F). Occasionally, there are mini tournaments on Saturdays.

- On rec teams, I also liked to use two keepers, and play them in the field when they aren't tending the goal. This always gives you a fresh field player for the second half, and gives the players experience at multiple positions.

Most of the good local teams (club and high school) have keepers identified, and don't normally play them in the field. Smaller schools may have the varsity keeper play field for JV, and viceversa for the JV keeper.

[CG]

Originally posted by IASocFan


Most of the good local teams (club and high school) have keepers identified, and don't normally play them in the field. Smaller schools may have the varsity keeper play field for JV, and viceversa for the JV keeper.


In Alabama in HS, you can't play a JV & V game in the same day(if that's what you're saying).

[IASocFan]

In Iowa, you can't play more than 3 halves per day, so the JV players can get some varsity time.

[pething101]

Two straight matches rained out.

Guess they will have to be made up sometime. Like things could not get any more congested.

[pething101]

Match last night.

Three players out from original 11. So I am down to 8. Head Coach gives me one girl. So I start with 9.

We are down 6-0 at the half. He gives me another girl. Played the second half with 10.

Lost second half, 2-1. I was fuming.

He played his game. He had 6 subs. They lost 6-5.

Going to go some defensive principles today.

Staying goal side.
Applying pressure
Pushing outside.

Also, going to try to switch to a 3-5-2.

A lot to learn but first conference game is March 13.

[IASocFan]

Originally posted by pething101
... So I start with 9.
...Also, going to try to switch to a 3-5-2.


You might also work with a 3-4-1. ;)

[pething101]

Originally posted by IASocFan
You might also work with a 3-4-1. ;)

You are more correct than you think.

One ninth grader may have blown out her knee as well.

Fanatastic little girl. Work rate of McBride. Never stops running.

Hyperextended her knee. Heard a pop. Went down in tears.

Ten minutes later, up and around with an ice bag on her knee walking fine. I am thinking, well this is good.

Talk to the trainer this morning, described what happen, she said she could be out for the year.

[IASocFan]

One advantage of 9-11 players is everyone will get plenty of playing time. I'd almost rather have 9-11 players than 25-30, because you don't have playing time issues. The biggest problem is motivation if you're getting hammered. I'd concentrate on small achievements. Shutting down each player. Working well together on defense. I would rotate people so multiple people play keeper, and everyone gets their chance at defense.

[pething101]

We have somehow aquired two female volunteer coaches from the Air Force base down the road.

One played at UAB and the other at U of Ohio. Good to have them. They know more than I do.

Match on Friday was rained out.

[pething101]

Monday JV match cancelled. Tried to have practice with them, only 4 healthy players showed up. Two players with injuries were there.

Varsity match went ahead as scheduled. Drew 2-2. It was not pretty at all.

I sincerly believe that the ref was biased toward the other side. Normally, I dismiss that idea but on this occasion, there really is no other way to explain his decisions.

For example, our best player comes in from left flank, toe pokes a worm burner towards the goal. Ball is rolling towards goal. keeper gets a foot on it. Pops up, hits the cross bar of the football goals. Goal kick. Defies modern physics how a ball on the ground hit by a forward can hit the cross bar of the football up rights.

Second, a our player moves forward on right side with the ball. Their mid fielder jumps in with both legs. Grabs out player down by the neck of her shirt. Foul on our lady.

Our captain gets carded for asking the ref what the call was and walking away in disgust when he refuses to explain his decision to her.

She has to come out, cannot get her back in for 5 minutes by that time, there are only 90 seconds left and she can do little

[panicfc]

Refs suck, blind, stupid, and think they are brilliant - especially in high school soccer.

I'm thinking about taking my U14's outside next week - to the outdoor basketball court if the snow melts by then.