NATIONAL
COACHING COURSES COMING THIS SUMMER
This
summer PA West Soccer Association will host two national license courses:
US
Soccer “C” License
August
2 – 10
Cost:
$675.00 (residential) $625.00 (commuter)
This
course will be held at California University of PA.
For
complete details or to register contact Amy Fogle by email afogle@pawest-soccer.org.
PA
WEST COACHING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MISSION STATEMENT
TO AID USSF, THE YOUTH AND
AMATEUR DIVISIONS IN THEIR STATED AIMS, BY CREATING THE BEST POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH AND AMATEUR SOCCER PLAYER IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
THROUGH:
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Emphasizing that playing soccer
should be made an enjoyable experience.
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Encouraging the creation of
age-appropriate environments through the use of small-sided games.
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Asking coaches to utilize appropriate
teaching methods (age-appropriate activities and games), whilst letting
the game be the teacher.
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Increasing the awareness of
safety issues/adult behavior issues.
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Allowing participation in that
level of competition that enables players to be challenged at their appropriate
level....including the elite player.
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Emphasizing player development
over winning/losing, especially amongst younger players.
SPECIFICALLY OUR GOALS ARE
TO:
Coaching Development
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Improve the soccer education
of coaches working with recreational players, with specific focus on those
coaches new to soccer (U6 and U8).
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Support the development of coaches
working with 10-14 year olds, who are emphasizing “technical development
in the game,” through the provision of PA West Coaching Schools.
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Identify and educate coaches
who can enhance coaching development and player development programs.
Player Development
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Enable 4 to 10 year old children
in recreational soccer to have fun, to develop a passionate desire to play
and to acquire new skills in age-appropriate environments.
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Enhance the technical development
of players by offering player development programs.
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Support the player development
efforts of clubs in older age groups by reducing conflicts/overlap with
programs like the PA West Olympic Teams.
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Make PA West Olympic Teams identification
orientated, competitive and inexpensive.
Soccer Environment
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Aid in the creation of “Fear
Free” and age-appropriate environments for our younger players that prioritize
player development over winning and/or large-sided games.
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Develop competitions/awards
that encourage/recognize skill development and the promotion of other “task
goals” amongst PA West clubs and players.
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Lobby clubs with older teams
(U15+) to participate in the highest level of competition available (e.g.
for elite players, regular participation in recognized regional leagues/tournaments).
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Help the spread of soccer into
all communities regardless of race, gender, disability, etc.
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Encourage and nurture a passion
for soccer amongst our member players, so that retention rates improve
and the continued growth of the Amateur Division is enhanced.
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