FIELD SESSION SUMMARIES

Technical/Functional Training for Goalkeepers --  Chris Hershey
This session will focus on how keepers should deal with 1v1 situations. Chris will teach you the visual cues that the keepers need to read to properly decide how to approach the attacker. He will also show the keepers how to read and time their play and how to effectively communicate with defenders.

The Coaches Toolbox --  Glen Buckley
By using the "Guided Discovery" method Glen will show how to allow the players to establish a playing rhytm before making any coaching interventions. He will teach you how to design a training session by focusing on the demands and elements of the game, as well as the learning process that should be utilized.

Passing & Possession --  Mike Singleton
The exercises shown in this session can be used at any age group, but Mike will focus on the U12’s. He will show you how to design exercises that stress communication and various technical passing and receiving points. He will also emphasize the need for making training sessions competitive.

Coaching Midfielders & Forwards to Combine and Shoot --  Paul Marco
Paul will go through a progression of exercises that will teach players to have an understanding of "Advantage Space" and how to combine where, when and why to create scoring opportunities. The focus will be on proper movement and helping players recognize and find the gaps between and around the back four by playing in combination with each other.

Finishing Games --  Sam Snow
Sam will teach you how to focus on proper shooting techniques through a series of games. Then he will show you games that will help players develop their shooting ability from various combination plays, as well as how to draw the keeper and a defender to open up the back post for a teammate.

Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence is a NYW programs that seeks to develop players through individual skills training. During the 2006 Coaches Workshop players will be able to test their abilities by taking 6 different skills tests. Each player who completes the following tests will be awarded a free Score soccer ball:
Test 1: Running with the Ball
Test 2: Turning/Changing Direction
Test 3: Speed (running without ball)
Test 4: Dribbling
Test 5: Heading
Test 6: Passing/Shooting

Doug May 3 v 3 Festival for U10’s (Girls and Boys)
This special Festival is named in memory of the late Doug May - a long time NY West area coach for travel teams, ODP, high schools and colleges, and a 2005 NYW Hall of Fame inductee.
There will be separate play for boys and girls teams. Coed teams will play in the boys division. There is a limit to the number of teams that can participate, so entries will be accepted on a "first come - first served" basis. Each team will play at least 3 matches to small goals with no goalkeepers. The maximum roster size is 5. Detailed playing rules will be forwarded to all teams upon receipt of entry/roster form.
Each team’s players must be properly registered/insured through the NYW RosterPro registration program and accompanied by a registered/insured adult. (If you need help with this, please contact Sandy Ostebo at sandyostebonyw@stny.rr.com). There is no entry fee. All players will receive a participation award. The deadline for entries to be submitted to Sandy Ostebo is Monday, November 6. Entries must be submitted on an official NYW roster by selecting the Doug May 3 v 3 league and then sending the official roster page by E-mail to Sandy Ostebo

CLASSROOM SESSION SUMMARIES

Communication Between Parents & Coaches --  Sam Snow
Sam will use a Power Point presentation to help participants better understand the roles of parents and coaches. He will address the need to establish a sound team philosophy in a positive environment and the importance of being able to listen and watch while focusing on various communications skills and tools.

Resource Plan Discussion --  Curt Regruit
At the end of July all NY West clubs received an informational letter outlining the NYSWYSA Board’s plan for our corporate reserves. NYW Secretary, Curt Regruit, will lead this session seeking additional input from our member clubs. As a start to a brainstorming list for the uses of the available portion of this reserve, here are some of the ideas the NY West Board has discussed: Purchasing RosterPro club version software for our member clubs, getting Soccer Start programs going in each district, scholarships, hire additional help to assist in different areas, use it to absorb increased operating costs.

RosterPro Registration Session -- Demosphere International
A representative from Demosphere will show how to use the various features of the RosterPro registration program. Individual questions and concerns will be addressed.

TOPSoccer, How to start a Program -- Teresa Doermer
TOPSoccer is the official NY West and US Youth Soccer program for players with disabilities. The NYW TOPSoccer Coordinator, Teresa Doermer, will show you how to start a program in your district.