Andre Botelho

Coaching Youth Soccer Drills: How To Build Teamwork



Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2009

by Andre Botelho
SoccerDrillsTips.com

Coaching youth soccer drills is a challenging task when it comes to kindle that feeling of team spirit. Building teamwork is one of the critical elements to teach youth soccer with success. Don't ever forget that the game of soccer is a team sport and so it makes sense that to win you need to develop the team spirit among the kids.

Sometimes the most talented players are used to worry only about themselves and that can harm the harmony of the group and also the success of the team. Usually when that's the case the team can't achieve a common long term goal.

Team spirit begins to grow when all players understand that they are just a part of the big puzzle - the team. This means that every player should understand his worth and what he contributes to the team. While praising just a few players often alienates everyone else, praising the team as a whole can work wonders in terms of cultivating team spirit. Conversely, when there is a bad performance, the team needs to learn how to accept the blame collectively.

All players are different and have different personalities. It's important that you get everybody involved to develop team work. Do a few simple activities that would encourage the team to work together and be involved- though they don't have to be friends, everyone does need to understand that the team only works when everyone is involved.

Be alert for those bad apples that will try to break the harmony of the team. You can't allow some players to make their own rules. If you get wind of someone trying to breed mistrust or discontent among the team, deal with it openly. Communicate with your players regularly and make it clear to them that they can approach you at any time if they have a problem.

Let your players create a warrior dance for the team that they can perform before each game to motivate them even more. You'll feel that they're proud of it if you see them wearing their team badge or shirt everywhere they go.

When coaching youth soccer drills these are important element you should consider.

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