Coaches and Training

Blaine Soccer Club has a strong commitment towards player and coach development. It is recommended that all Blaine Soccer Club coach's regularly check this page. If you have any questions regarding coaching and training you can also contact Scott Macleod at scottsoccer2@hotmail.com.

Staff Travel Coach Booklet U5-U12 Handbooks
Sample Session Planner Techniques the Basics Clinics
Coach Education Library Training Information Camps
Blank Session and Game Evaluation Forms

TRAINING INFORMATION

CLINIC INFORMATION

PLAYER CLINICS

Winter Travel Team Training - Jan-April indoor at the NSC Sports Hall on Mondays and Thursdays. Interested coaches should email scottsoccer2@hotmail.com for details on available times

Summer Travel Team Training - April through June for all U9-U16 Travel Teams as part of the summer travel registration fee. New for 2010 all U9-U12 teams will have a specific age-group trainer assigned to that age-group to work with the players and coaches. More details coming soon.

Blaine SC/MYSA Player Development Soccer Camp - Rec Players - Camp Dates: 6/14/10 to 6/17/10; Camp Location: Blaine Soccer Complex Cost: Half Day: $90 before 4/30 ($125 after). Full Day: $180 before 4/30 ($230 after) Camp fee Includes a T-Shirt and Water Bottle For more info and to sign up please click here.

Blaine SC/Challenger British Soccer Camp - Travel Players Only - Camp Dates: 6/28/10 to 7/1/10; Camp Location: Blaine Soccer Complex Cost: $110 per player (includes soccer ball, T-Shirt, poster and evaluation) Sign up online at least 45 days prior to this camp and receive a free Challenger British Soccer jersey ($39 value). For more info and to sign up please click here.

COACHES CLINICS

PACT Coaches Seminar - March 3 at Blaine City Hall (6:30pm-8:45pm). To register (Free) please clink here

MYSA E Certificate and D License Courses - Blaine Soccer Club will reimburse currently registered BSC coaches for attending MYSA/USSF E and D License courses. For more details on this please email scottsoccer2@hotmail.com For a full list of upcoming courses please go to http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/coaches/clinics.cfm.

COACHING STAFF

Blaine Soccer Club contract two full time staff members, various professional team trainers through coaching companies, some paid team coaches as well as a host of volunteer coaches. Click below for the full time staff member's bios and for information on this summers training company.

TRAVEL COACHES BOOKLET

Basic information for Blaine Soccer Club travel coaches. Please click the link below to download this booklet.

U5 - U12 COACH HANDBOOKS

Basic information for Blaine Soccer Club coaches about coaching various age levels. Please click the link below for the appropriate age group.

BLANK SESSION PLANNERS AND GAME EVALUATION FORMS

Please print and use these two forms to plan your training sessions in advance and to evaluate your team's games.

COACH ARTICLES/PRACTICES

Below are some links to excellent soccer articles and training activities:

STATE COACHING LICENSE INFORMATION

TECHNIQUES - THE BASICS

Many coaches by-pass the basics and move straight to more complex practices. It is important for all coaches to know the basics of each technique and teach them correctly to their players. Please click the link below to download a basic guide to player techniques.

COACH EDUCATION LIBRARY

Blaine Soccer Club has a small coach education library of books, videos and DVD's in the club office. These are available for all registered BSC coaches to borrow. A $20 check should be left as a deposit for each item. Items should be returned within 10 days. Please click the link below for a list of the items that are available.