Henlopen Soccer Club
Henlopen Soccer Club
Recreational Soccer Program – U15 Age Group
U15 Age Group
ROLE OF THE U15 COACH
The U15 coach should have a firm grasp on how to work side by side
with young teens. He or she should have an appreciation for creativity
and independent thinking. At the same time, he or she should be able
to communicate group and team themes to the players in a clear and
simple manner.
Characteristics of a U15 Soccer Player
•
The more advanced U15 players are able to execute a wide range of skills, but players are still
developing previously taught skills.
•
Popularity influences self-esteem
•
They will test the water: a know-it-all attitude
•
Fertile period to learn – full of eagerness
•
Tend to be quite self-critical and may need regular positive reinforcement
•
Bodies are going through physical changes that affect personal appearance
•
There will be significant differences in physical maturation rates between individuals
•
Rapid growth spurts of the skeleton leave ligaments, tendons and muscles catching up, so
coordination and balance are astray. Temporary gangly movement may result in a loss of touch on
the ball. Players do not always make the connection between their growth spurt and the
temporary loss of form; they need help realizing that everything will come back into synch in six
to 18 months.
•
Keep it fun!!!
Weekly Skills Training
Weekly Skills Trainings will be held to supplement the recreational
experience. The sessions will be run by our select team coaches on
Tuesday evenings at Mariner Middle School. These trainings are
included with your rec fees.
The skills sessions will be held on the following dates:
September 10, 17, 24 AND October 1
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: u4, u6, and u8 Age Groups
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: u10, u12, and u15 Age Groups
Coaching Activities/Curriculum
Here are links for coaches to access fun and easy games to coach your u6 players in a very interactive approach. The games listed below can
be used WITH THE HELP OF PARENTS to engage your players in loads of soccer fun!
Goalie Drills
Beginner Goalie Drills
Intermediate Goalie Drills
Advanced Goalie Drills
Practice Schedule
Practice Schedules should be confirmed/approved with Stephanie Parker:
parkerhenlopensc@gmail.com
We ask that coaches try and not practice on Tuesday nights as we encourage all rec
players to attend our skills sessions.
We ask that at the end of each practice all goals are put away on the side of the
blue shed (opposite side of the shed from the porta-potties). This needs to happen
so that the Mariner Custodians can cut the grass during the week. (If you practice
on a Friday evening you may leave your goals set up on the fields, please place
them on the fields properly on the goal line as they are set for game day.)
A master list of practice schedules will be posted on the club website under the rec
soccer tab:
https://www.henlopensoccerclub.org/recreational
Game Day Format
1.) All u15 players will report to field 4 each week. Your scheduled hour will begin at
8:30 AM and end at 9:30 AM. All u15 players will receive the same uniform. Each
week the coach will break them up in to two teams.
•
Since we only have 16 players in the u15 age group we will have to follow this
format.
2.) 10-15 minutes to Warm Up, Two - 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time.
There will be referees working your games. ALL GAMES WILL BE 7v7. SIX FIELD
PLAYERS AND A GK.
3.) Please make sure you encourage your players to bring a size 5 ball to practice
and games.
4.) If a coach cannot administer their weekly game here is the protocol:
1.
Ask your parents to fill in for you. Try and give your team plenty of notice of your
absence.
2.
If you cannot find a replacement coach. Please contact our rec coordinators and
one of them will cover your session. (Contact info for rec coordinators can be
found on slides nine and ten.)
Field Map
On – Site Rec Coordinators
Eric Schweitzer, Tyler Nichols, and Billy Swontek will be present each
week to:
1.) Line Fields, set up goals, prepare the facility for the day.
2.) All on site questions should be directed to these gentlemen.
*If your questions are not answered, then direct your questions to the
Rec Soccer Coordinator – Patrick Kilby:
Patrick.kilby7@gmail.com
3.) Make sure the grounds are clean, goals are put back, and shed is
locked.
4.) Assist our parents, players and coaches in having a smooth and
efficient day.
2019-2020 Henlopen Rec Soccer Coordinators
Club President
Stephanie Parker:
parkerhenlopensc@gmail.com
Rec Coordinator
Patrick Kilby:
Patrick.kilby7@gmail.com/302-331-6412
On Site Coordinators
Eric Schweitzer:
eschweitzer2@verizon.net/586-484-9080
Tyler Nichols:
tnichols9@gmail.com/302-430-1120
Billy Swontek:
swontekbilly@gmail.com/302-752-8349
Scheduling/Rosters
Dennis Vieira:
dennisvieira216@yahoo.com
Referee Coordinator
John Robinson:
rjjr6@aol.com
U15 age group program offered by Henlopen Soccer Club, focusing on coaching, player characteristics, weekly skills training, coaching activities, and practice schedules. Get insights into the role of a U15 coach, characteristics of U15 players, and access to fun coaching games. Enhance your soccer skills and enjoy a fun-filled soccer experience with the club.
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Henlopen Soccer Club Recreational Soccer Program U15 Age Group
U15 Age Group ROLE OF THE U15 COACH The U15 coach should have a firm grasp on how to work side by side with young teens. He or she should have an appreciation for creativity and independent thinking. At the same time, he or she should be able to communicate group and team themes to the players in a clear and simple manner.
Characteristics of a U15 Soccer Player The more advanced U15 players are able to execute a wide range of skills, but players are still developing previously taught skills. Popularity influences self-esteem They will test the water: a know-it-all attitude Fertile period to learn full of eagerness Tend to be quite self-critical and may need regular positive reinforcement Bodies are going through physical changes that affect personal appearance There will be significant differences in physical maturation rates between individuals Rapid growth spurts of the skeleton leave ligaments, tendons and muscles catching up, so coordination and balance are astray. Temporary gangly movement may result in a loss of touch on the ball. Players do not always make the connection between their growth spurt and the temporary loss of form; they need help realizing that everything will come back into synch in six to 18 months. Keep it fun!!!
Weekly Skills Training Weekly Skills Trainings will be held to supplement the recreational experience. The sessions will be run by our select team coaches on Tuesday evenings at Mariner Middle School. These trainings are included with your rec fees. The skills sessions will be held on the following dates: September 10, 17, 24 AND October 1 5:30 PM 6:00 PM: u4, u6, and u8 Age Groups 6:00 PM 7:00 PM: u10, u12, and u15 Age Groups
Coaching Activities/Curriculum Here are links for coaches to access fun and easy games to coach your u6 players in a very interactive approach. The games listed below can be used WITH THE HELP OF PARENTS to engage your players in loads of soccer fun! Goalie Drills Beginner Goalie Drills Intermediate Goalie Drills Advanced Goalie Drills
Practice Schedule Practice Schedules should be confirmed/approved with Stephanie Parker: parkerhenlopensc@gmail.com We ask that coaches try and not practice on Tuesday nights as we encourage all rec players to attend our skills sessions. We ask that at the end of each practice all goals are put away on the side of the blue shed (opposite side of the shed from the porta-potties). This needs to happen so that the Mariner Custodians can cut the grass during the week. (If you practice on a Friday evening you may leave your goals set up on the fields, please place them on the fields properly on the goal line as they are set for game day.) A master list of practice schedules will be posted on the club website under the rec soccer tab: https://www.henlopensoccerclub.org/recreational
Game Day Format 1.) All u15 players will report to field 4 each week. Your scheduled hour will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 9:30 AM. All u15 players will receive the same uniform. Each week the coach will break them up in to two teams. Since we only have 16 players in the u15 age group we will have to follow this format. 2.) 10-15 minutes to Warm Up, Two - 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time. There will be referees working your games. ALL GAMES WILL BE 7v7. SIX FIELD PLAYERS AND A GK. 3.) Please make sure you encourage your players to bring a size 5 ball to practice and games. 4.) If a coach cannot administer their weekly game here is the protocol: 1. Ask your parents to fill in for you. Try and give your team plenty of notice of your absence. 2. If you cannot find a replacement coach. Please contact our rec coordinators and one of them will cover your session. (Contact info for rec coordinators can be found on slides nine and ten.)
On Site Rec Coordinators Eric Schweitzer, Tyler Nichols, and Billy Swontek will be present each week to: 1.) Line Fields, set up goals, prepare the facility for the day. 2.) All on site questions should be directed to these gentlemen. *If your questions are not answered, then direct your questions to the Rec Soccer Coordinator Patrick Kilby: Patrick.kilby7@gmail.com 3.) Make sure the grounds are clean, goals are put back, and shed is locked. 4.) Assist our parents, players and coaches in having a smooth and efficient day.
2019-2020 Henlopen Rec Soccer Coordinators Club President Stephanie Parker: parkerhenlopensc@gmail.com Rec Coordinator Patrick Kilby: Patrick.kilby7@gmail.com/302-331-6412 On Site Coordinators Eric Schweitzer: eschweitzer2@verizon.net/586-484-9080 Tyler Nichols: tnichols9@gmail.com/302-430-1120 Billy Swontek: swontekbilly@gmail.com/302-752-8349 Scheduling/Rosters Dennis Vieira: dennisvieira216@yahoo.com Referee Coordinator John Robinson: rjjr6@aol.com
