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The Game of Soccer

The game explained, Coaching aids, articles, links
For Coaches and Parents!

Coaching Materials & Resources

Check out these recommended sites for everything from: Coaching lessons & rules - to - what's happening in the world of soccer today!

US Youth Soccer Home Page
Good source for information & "everything soccer".

US Youth Soccer's Small Sided Games Information
Rules, Guidelines, Recommendations

Decatur Sports Site
Full of drills, ideas, plans, articles, information, links

Matt's Plans
Good lesson plans, information, age-level guidelines

Pills Drills
Good set of suggested drills and information from a Women's National Team Coach

US Youth Soccer Health & Safety Library
Good source for articles & info on player safety: knee injuries, lightning policy; stretching;nutrition, etc.

Wikipedia on Football (Soccer)
The free online encyclopedia has the whole game spelled out.....in detail

Soccer Rules Made Simple
A nice PDF booklet for parents or anyone not familiar with the game

US Youth Soccer's Official Handbook
Booklet filled with basic principles of U6 & U8 soccer.


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