| I have a lot of new soccer coaches ask me if | | | | coach, is that it provides drills to take these new skills |
| Coerver drills work. Now, Coerver Coaching, the | | | | from no pressure all the way through game-like |
| makers of Coerver drills, are recognized internationally | | | | situations. Many new coaches are frustrated that their |
| as the authorities on teaching skills and techniques to | | | | team looks great in practice, but cannot reproduce |
| youth soccer players. They are endorsed by an | | | | their skill when it counts. The progression that these |
| impressive array of soccer celebrities, and Coerver | | | | drills provide allow coaches to teach players not only |
| drills have been around for over 25 years. But the | | | | how to do a move, but when and where to use it. |
| question remains, will Coerver drills help a new soccer | | | | One final reason that Coerver drills will dramatically |
| coach? Personally, I find that the Coerver method is | | | | help a new coach is that it will help you to teach skills |
| one of the best at making quality soccer training | | | | correctly. Most new coaches that I talk to have not |
| accessible to a new coach with little or no soccer | | | | played much soccer. This makes it difficult for them to |
| experience. | | | | teach and demonstrate skills correctly. Seeing the skills |
| The first reason that I recommend Coerver drills for all | | | | taught simply through video makes it much easier for a |
| new soccer coaches is because of the simplicity. Ball | | | | new soccer coach to teach their players correctly. |
| control and skill development, or Ball Mastery, is | | | | As the new soccer season approaches, I applaud all |
| introduced starting very simply, progressing to meet | | | | of the volunteer coaches that make soccer fun for so |
| any team's skill level. Having this base and seeing the | | | | many kids. And the fact that you are looking for ways |
| more complex moves broken down into their simpler | | | | to improve as a coach says a lot about your desire to |
| parts is very helpful for the beginning coaches that I | | | | help your players improve, and I salute you for that. |
| have mentored. | | | | Thank you for fostering a love for the beautiful game |
| Another reason that Coerver drills are great for a new | | | | within a new generation. |