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In an effort to make coaching as easy as possible, we’ve created this manual to guide you. Any questions or concerns, please contact us. We’re here to help you!  \nGina Caldwell – Deputy Recreation Director  \nOffice: 207-443-8360 x 5120 Cell: 207-504-6794  \n[Email: gcaldwell@cityofbath.com](Email: gcaldwell@cityofbath.com)  \nTo share and share alike? Not always. These kiddos are raring to go but need lots of direction to get there.  \n3–5-year-olds have a hard time sharing, but we help get them there. After all, soccer (and life!) is all about giveand-take. The goal of these classes is to create teammates who are coachable and eager to learn. Sharing is a big part of that. Creative games and fun coaches keep kids engaged and having fun. They won’t even know they’reworking hard and learning. They’ll come away with important skills for soccer and beyond.  \nProgram Goals  \n Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe  \n Have fun while teaching the basic skills of soccer  \n Empower participants to do their best  \n Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness  \n Encourage participating and physical fitness  \n Place the needs of the participants before adults  \n Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults  \nPlayer Goals  \n Have fun  \n Practice basic ball skills  \n Practice good sportsmanship  \n Experience thrill of sport participation  \nCoach’s Checklist  \nBefore your first practice:  \n1. Read this manual. ☺  \n2. Establish your practice rules and standards for kids and parents.  \n3. Gather equipment, which is provided by the recreation department.  \n4. Read over the roster; familiarize yourself with any medical, social and special needs.  \n5. Familiarize yourself with the practice location, get any lock codes.  \n6. Plan brief parent meeting. (This usually takes place at the beginning or end of the first practice session. ) This is a good time to ask parents for occasional helpers for skills/drills and games.  \n7. Plan your practice session(s) - (if you’re not using the session plans from this manual. ) At the end of the season:  \n1. Plan a small end of season party. “Kids versus the parents” games are popular. Families and/or coaches can bring a snack or orders pizzas, up to you!  \n2. Give out end of the season certificates.  \n3. Turn in equipment.  \nThere are tons of online resources! For further information beyond this handout check out: Youtube for videos  \n[www.pecentral.com](www.pecentral.com for more)[ for more](www.pecentral.com for more) lesson ideas  \n9 Fun (and Effective) Youth Soccer Drills For Kids – Your Soccer Home  \n[www.usyouthsoccer.org](www.usyouthsoccer.org)  \nFree Soccer Drills, Games, And Practice [Exercises-QuickStartSoccer.com](Exercises-QuickStartSoccer.com)  \n Working with 3-5 year olds: What to expect  \nChildren in this age group are acquiring a sense of identity and building their sense of independence. Some may have separation anxiety. Coaches should encourage involvement and stress inclusivity of all team members. If a child is hesitant to leave a parent, THAT’s OK! Try getting down at their level to introduce yourself. If they seem comfortable with you, try asking to hold their hand and walking over to your team together. If not, feel free to encourage the parent to come out with the child as a partner. Parents can help their children as needed! We want this to be a positive experience so the child will want to come back! Check in with the child periodically during practice to see how they’redoing and ask them if they’re having fun. 3–5-year-olds are just learning to socialize and play with peers, to share and take turns and routines. They’re developing more refined ","cbCaiaOhcFYm2Ooi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaOhcFYm2Ooi","pdf",633616,13,"English","# Program Goals\n## Player Goals\n# Coach’s Checklist\n## Working with 3-5 year olds\n## A few more age-appropriate coaching tips","[{\"question\":\"What are the program goals for Peewee and Kindergarten soccer classes?\",\"answer\":\"The program aims to create a fun, physically and emotionally safe environment, teach basic soccer skills, encourage best effort, model good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness, and support fitness. 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