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Haverhill PAL Soccer believes
that the best way for children to have an enjoyable
soccer experience is to have access to well-trained,
enthusiastic coaches. Our coaches should be people who
believe that fun and safety are top priorities, while
winning results from skill development, learning to make
good decisions on the field, and getting lots of touches
on the ball. We encourage our coaches to run
well-organized, fun-filled practices where lots of games
are the norm and lectures and laps are a thing of the
past! To facilitate this, Haverhill PAL Soccer provides
numerous training opportunities for new and experienced
coaches alike. The "in-town
coach's packet" provides a good overview of the website,
policies and our programEach year,
Haverhill PAL Soccer offers training, free of charge,
ranging from
2-hour workshops to the more involved
MYSA
licensing clinics. We also provide a detailed coaching
manual to all coaches, as well as inform coaches of
workshops being conducted in surrounding towns. We urge
all coaches to take advantage of these resources, which
in turn will enhance player enthusiasm, turn-out at
practices and games, skill development and parent
participation.
As an added incentive for
people to volunteer to coach and for retention of
trained, experienced coaches, Haverhill PAL Soccer
offers fee waivers for players whose parents have
coached for 2 consecutive seasons and have at least 4
hours of age-appropriate training. When selecting
travel coaches we give preference to licensed coaches
who have demonstrated a commitment to the game and
program, and who have adhered to our
Zero Tolerance
Policy.
An excellent guide for
coaches is the
MYSA Statewide Curriculum U6 –U12.
This guide highlights skill priorities and typical
characteristics for the various age groups. It
also describes fun games to use in practice which help
players develop specific skills for their age group.
You may obtain a copy
clicking here.
If you have any questions
regarding coaching development or training, or if you
would like information on how to get started as a coach
for Haverhill PAL Soccer, please contact our
Player/Coach
Development Coordinator
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