Coaching
Head Coach (Club Coach Manager): Adam Ojibway
Whether you are a new coach or have been with the club for years, Adam is here to help you make the most out of your time as a coach. Reach out to him for any questions or concerns: adamojibway@gmail.com
Risk Management
In order to volunteer and coach in the Hayward United Soccer Club, a risk management application needs to be completed. The cost of the background check is $15 (the club will provide a promo code to cover this fee). Please follow the steps below to initiate and complete this process:
Step One
Send an email president@haywardunitedsoccer.com, with coaching interest and a request for discount codes for risk management and player registration.
Step Two
The President will answer any questions regarding coaching for the season & send you a link for risk management and the background check with a promo code (no payment will be needed from you).
Step Three
a. Register with WYSA through Demosphere for Risk Management.
b. Register with Hayward United through Demosphere for coaching under Volunteer Roles.
Step Four
Complete the Risk Management course and you will be eligible for coaching.
Resources for coaches
Sample Practice Plan
Warm-ups (FIFA Warm-up below)
Skill Introduction/Review
Pick a few skills/drills to work on for the first half of practice
For example, dribbling could be the focus of a practice using these drills/games: 8U Example Lesson Plan
Skill Implementation
The second half of practice could be a scrimmage with the team split into two. During the scrimmage, encourage the players to utilize the dribbling skills practiced during the first half of the practice.
Repeat the focus on these skills for another practice or two so the kids have an opportunity to master these before moving on to other skills like making and receiving a pass
Resource Links
FIFA Warm-up: this is designed to be done at the beginning of practice. It will be used for all age groups, but the younger age groups need not do all activities. Pick the exercises that are appropriate for your team’s coordination level. As kids reach the older age groups they will have the FIFA 11 warm-up routine down.
Players First: 11+ warmups: 5-minute video that demonstrates the different warm-up exercises
US Youth Soccer Lesson Plans: Organized by age group
Coaches Clinic
N/A at this time.