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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