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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS started travel at u9 and is now u16. He’s had a wide range of coaches. Here’s my opinion but it is just that. Others will value other things.

He had a great u9 coach. He coached A and B teams and moved players between each week based on performance and effort. He took the time to give players feedback on this decision each week. He was encouraging.  He never yelled or joystick coached from the sidelines. He engaged in quiet conversations on the bench and sent kids back out to the field with specific feedback of what to do differently. We loved him but other parents felt he was too passive.

U10 and u11 had a coach who was very strict but effective at elevating the level of play. He focused on positioning, passing and demanded discipline. There was too much joystick coaching and yelling for my taste but some parents thought it was amazing. DS became a stronger player initially but lost his love for the game because he was so afraid of making mistakes.

He had a slew of ok coaches over the next several years. They were all positive and kind. However, my son complained there was not enough discipline. Kids missed practices and weren’t always present for pre-game warmups which affected the team. DS determined he preferred a strict coach so off he went.

Last year DS found his perfect coaching slate. Very high expectations and discipline but zero yelling. Coaches allow the players to take risks on the field and don’t berate them for mistakes. They use them as learning experiences.

My best advice is to attend practices and watch coaches in action before committing. [/quote]

Joystick coaching is invaluable if it’s a coach who understands the game. What happens is that joystick slowly implements itself into your kids brain.[/quote]

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