It’s Medal Day! End the season on a high note and make the last day as fun and exciting as possible! When passing out medals, say one positive thing each child can be proud about.
League Week 6
Curriculum & Tips for 3’s
Communicate with kids clearly and concisely, loud enough for parents to hear.
Environment Tip:
3’s Week 6 Curriculum
Encourage the kids to pass to each other during the scrimmage!
3’s Skills
3’s Games
Traditional. In this approach we ask the parents to find a comfortable spot on the sidelines to allow their kiddos to give it a try all by themselves. We then have each team meet at their assigned goal with their soccer ball where we explain the goal of the game.
Each child has their own ball to dribble from their goal to the other goal and score. After they score they stay in the goal in which they scored until all the kids finish. The kids repeat the game, heading back to the goal in which they started to play again, 3-4 times.
The role of the coach in this approach is to provide a high level of energy, communication, and encouragement to the kids. Encourage the kids to keep their heads up, only use their feet and to be aware of the other team so they don’t run into them on their way to score. Also encourage proper dribbling and ball striking technique while giving loads of praise and high fives as the kids score.
3’s Scrimmage Type
Passing to teammates! Help the kids understand how passing helps us share the ball with teammates and get it closer to the goal.
3’s Tactical Goals
UPside Skill: Teamwork. To teach teamwork during your sessions, encourage the kids to work together during games and the scrimmage. Encourage them to help each other, share and listen closely when other teammates are talking. You can reinforce the UPside skill throughout the session by reminding the kids what team they’re on and asking them how they can help their teammates.
3’s Character Goals
