Our Philosophy
"THE WILL TO WIN IS IMPORTANT, BUT THE WILL TO
PREPARE IS VITAL" - JOE PATERNO
Basic knowledge is the engine that drives your success
in any sport. Doing the simple things well is the foundation to enable you
to improve your skills, conditioning and flexibility, as well as tactics and
positioning in the game. Classes are grouped by age and ability level. Heinz
Consten is an "A" licensed coach with 40 years experience in developing
youth players to higher levels. His expertise in teaching younger players
has shown itself in the many boys and girls who have gone on to state,
regional, and national competition, as well as receiving scholarships to
colleges, and overseas placement on European teams. His resume is included
HERE.
Spartac soccer offers a challenging program of skills
and techniques to other players who have the will to improve their game, the
temperament to work to achieve their goals and the “ stick to it” attitude
that will make all their efforts worthwhile!
EXCELLENCE IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT;
IT IS ALWAYS THE RESULT OF HIGH INTENTION, DETERMINED
EFFORT, AND SKILLED EXECUTION
Motivation Factors for Developing Young
Athletes
In order for the coach to stimulate and inspire players
during the learning process, a number of principles should be observed:
Set training targets – tests of skill or fitness stimulate interest
Simulate the real thing- try to make practices as near to reality as
possible
Give each player a maximum amount of ball contact time
Explain the purpose of the practice
The training session should be well structured in order to keep players
active and interested
Information feedback to each individual is necessary for progress to take
place. It also increases motivation
Occasionally spring a surprise change to the training schedule in order to
eliminate the possibility of boredom
In the initial stages of teaching a skill, a high level of motivation may be
detrimental.
This is one reason for avoiding fierce competition during this period
The coach must be sensitive to the problems which players face when learning
complex skills, e. g.: Plateau of learning
Short periods of work at maximum concentration should be followed by short
active rest periods
Players must be clear about their function in any practice
Constantly re-enforce positive behavior
Satisfy players’ competitive urge by using small games and skill contests
Expose the players to problems that they may encounter during match days,
e.g. corner kicks, goal kicks, penalty box formations, etc
Give the players the opportunity to make suggestions about the best way to
solve a playing problem
Stimulate the imagination: create problem solving situations, teach
creativity, etc
Key points I would like to make concerning coaches and team
training:
In order to reach maturity as a player a youngster must be exposed to a
playing and training environment which extends his mental, physical and
technical abilities to the limit.
Warm-ups are important because they set the tone of the session
Make sure that the training environment has visual impact. The use of
portable goals is recommended
Each player is different from every other – a law unto himself- the coach
has little alternative but to regard his squad as individuals, each
requiring particular help, guidance and stimulation
Once an activity has been explained, let the players initiate the action and
take responsibility for carrying out the task
Set tasks for the players for their free time practice
The coach himself must display enthusiasm and passion for the game. He has a
responsibility to promote soccer which is exciting, skillful and promotes
the enthusiasm to achieve!
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