The document outlines an agenda for a coaching collaboration meeting for the Essex County Soccer Academy. The agenda includes: 1) Introductions of the speaker and coaches, along with age group assignments, 2) Coaches developing practice plans in pairs, 3) Education on coaching different age groups, 4) A discussion of physical literacy, and 5) Re-evaluating sessions with peer feedback. The speaker, Ryan, believes in developing players' skills while keeping the game fun, and nurturing qualities like leadership for the future.

1. coach collaboration
essex county soccer academy

2. meeting agenda
1. welcome
2. introduction of speaker & background
3. introduction of coaches, background & age group assignments
4. coaches construct a practice together in pairs
5. education/introduction to age groups
6. physical literacy study & emphasis
7. re evaluation of sessions by peers
8. coaching/guidance in a game

3. welcome

4. intro of speaker
Ryan believes in the continued pursuit of methods to engage, educate & guide the development of all players while keeping the
game fun at all costs. We prepare young players for their next step/level in soccer and life by nurturing intrinsic motivation/drive,
preserving individual creative strengths and cultivating an environment which fosters young leadership qualities & candidates for the
future.
Individual Coaching Philosophy & Goals:
1. Develop Capable & Quality People we can be Proud of.
2. Inspire a Lifelong Love and Participation in the Sport of Soccer.
3. Produce & Prepare players for their next level of competition, fulfilling each individual’s potential. For many, the goal is to play
Secondary (High School) and/or Post Secondary (College and/or University).
4. Provide perspective of individual limitations and ways in which small groups can overcome; 1 + 1 = 3.
5. Integrate players into a team environment where inter-connectivity of players’ physical & mental attributes can be strengthened,
with individuals becoming selfless & willing to work/sacrifice for Team.
Qualifications:
• Canadian Soccer Association National B License
• United States Soccer Federation National C License
Experience - Current/Past:
• 2014 - Current: University of Windsor Lancers Men’s Assistant Coach
• 2014 - Current: University of Windsor Lancers Goalkeeping Coach
• 2012 - Current: Tecumseh Soccer Club Director of Player Development
• 2012/2013 University of Windsor Lancers Women’s Associate Coach
• 2011/2012 Windsor Stars Under 23 Head Coach (CSL Coach of the Year Nominee)
• 2010/2011 University of Windsor Lancers Men’s & Women’s Goalkeeping Coach
• Playing Experience: NCAA Division I - University of Detroit Mercy (Goalkeeper).
Continued Education:
• Application to enrol USSF B License 2016/2017 (received USSF recommendation & approval)
• Application to enrol NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping License 2016/2017

5. introduction of
coaches

6. team task
1. Partner up with coach from similar age group
2. develop a framework of a session plan you believe
is effective and engaging for the players
3. identify key components you want to emphasize
4. identify concepts that you didn't know how to
include or did not have time to include
5. 8 minutes - GO

7. education on age
specific curriculum

8. Active Start
• 4 - 6 year olds
• first soccer experience “first impression”
• Safety
• Small Sided Games “SSG” 1v1 or larger
• “Me and the Ball” 1 toy per child
• Comfort & Confidence vs. Mastery
• Story-telling - Chop the Tree
• Movement - Pele Tag, Redlight-Greenlight
• Fun

9. Fundamentals
• 6 - 8 year olds
• Structured skill development
• Safety
• ABCs (Agility, Balance & Coordination)
• SSGs now 3v3 & 4v4
• Skill to identify difference parts of foot and purpose of Dribble, Pass, Shoot
• Story-telling - Chop the Tree
• Movement - Pele Tag, Redlight-Greenlight
• Fun

10. Learn to Train
• 8 - 11 year olds
• decision making and solving problems
• Safety & Role Model
• ABCs (Agility, Balance & Coordination)
• SSGs now 4v4, 5v5 +
• repetition of skills and technical movements (comfort & creativity) - SHOW not TELL
• concept of team
• real-time feedback and teaching moments in game
• review and debrief
• Fun!

11. physical literacy

12. session re-evaluation
1. Partner up with coach from similar age group
2. develop a framework of a session plan you believe
is effective and engaging for the players
3. identify key components you want to emphasize
4. identify concepts that you didn't know how to
include or did not have time to include
5. 5 minutes - GO

13. discussion