As recreational neighborhood soccer programs across Seattle start to open up their fall registration, a question comes to mind for a lot of local parents. Should I volunteer to coach youth soccer this year? Should I volunteer to coach my kids team? Yes, it can seem like a big commitment, but it’s a commitment that comes with so many benefits. Here's a few of the reasons why volunteering to coach a youth soccer team is totally worth it:
5 steps to building great team culture on your SYSA soccer team
Building great team culture is one of the most important and impactful things that you can do as a youth soccer coach. Taking the time to think about and actively cultivate team culture will help you set your team up for success before you even start the season. It allows you to create an environment, right from the beginning, that fosters growth, teamwork and positivity. Here are 5 steps you can take towards building great team culture on your SYSA recreational youth soccer team:
Keeping Soccer Fun! Here's Why it's So Important
In youth soccer these days, it can sometimes seem like fun is no longer a priority. Passion, joy and enthusiasm for the game can often find themselves taking a backseat to winning and scoring goals. Even when players themselves aren't too wrapped up in winning, when they are surrounded by a culture of win-at-all-costs mentality, it is very easy for them to feel the effects of high expectations and put pressure on themselves to perform well, score goals and not make mistakes. Not only does this take the fun out of the game, it also makes it less likely that players will find success or stick with the game for an extended period of time.
