Coach Talk with Coach Tall Guy: Recent Episodes
Adam Creasey
In this episode I give the listener some coaching cues to use when teaching dribbling to young players.
In this episode I discuss dribbling. I dive into dribbling and what to focus on in age group.
In this episode I give volunteer coaches some tips on how best to communicate with kids 3-7.
Are you incorporating small sided games into your practices? If not you should be. In this episode I talk about the importance of small sided games and why you need to incorporate them into your training.
In this episode I discuss why your knowledge of the game, age groups, and level of play is important for a successful coach.
Your voice and how you communicate to players is one of the most powerful tools at a coaches disposal. Take a listen.
All great coaches have practices plans. In this episode I talk about what a coach must think about when making a practice plan.
In this episode I talk about my love/hate relationship with tournaments. How they can be good for players, parents, and coaches and why they can be so bad.
In this episode I discuss things coaches need to do I practice and in games that will help players learn to be creative!
There are many coaching styles out there. In this episode I discuss what coaches should think about when finding their coaching style.
What does a dynamic practice look like? What does a static practice look like? Which one is better? Can you use both? In this episode I answer why you should use both at times.
Every player in the game of Soccer NEEDS to know how to strike and kick the ball. In this episode I talk about ball striking and what specific techniques to coach at different age groups.
In this episode I talk about the technique of passing. I discuss the purpose of passing, different types of passes, passing cues, and age group specific passing ideas.
What is a coaching cue? Why are they important? What cues should I use when coaching dribbling? In this episode I answer all these questions and give some good dribbling cues to use with players at different ages.
In this episode I give and overview of dribbling and why it’s important and what you as a coach should focus on at different ages.
What’s does staying connected mean? Why is staying connected important and how does it lead to success on the pitch?
Game day is exciting! As a coach are you prepared? In this episode I give the recreational (U9 and Up) Coach some helpful hints on how to be prepared for game day.
In this episode I talk about what things ruin (kill) your practices and how to avoid them.
In this episode I discuss the Guided Discovery Method to coaching. This is a great method to use with your players to teach the game of soccer.
In this episode I discuss defensive principles and the role of the first, second, and third defender.
In this episode I talk about things to aware of and to avoid in your coaching on game day.
In this episode I talk about using a child’s imagination to help you get the most out of your practice. If you coach kids 3-8 you need to take listen.
In this episode I describe what joystick coaching is and why it should be avoided for player development sake.
Do you check for understanding? Are you using coaching cues? In this episode I talk about why coaches should always use coaching cues and should always check for understanding.
In this episode I give coaches tips and tricks on how to communicate to young players ages 3-8.
In this episode I give coaches tips on how to coach spreading the field and team shape. Note: You better have patience.
Dribbling is the most fundamental skill of soccer. In this episode I talk about age specific dribbling for coaches who coach U4-U8 soccer.
Coaching youth sports is like herding cats. I hear this all the time. In this episode I talk about to herd (kids) quickly and effectively. It’s all about transitions.
Why good sideline behavior is so important and how a coaches behavior effects parents behavior.
In this episode I discuss the importance of reflecting on your season. The end of the season is a great time to reflect on your team and your coaching. This will help guide you into your next season.
While coaching is very subjective there are some attributes that I believe all good coaches posses.
I talk about laddering your practice session. How do we do it? What is it? Why is it important? Sessions should build from simple to complex.
In this episode I breakdown what the explorative method is and how it can be used to teach young players the game and in particular the skills of soccer.
In this episode I give you ideas on how to discipline young players kindly and effectively.
In this episode I dive into what a coaching cue is and why it’s important to your training session and player development.
In this episode of Coach Talk with Coach Tall Guy I talk about what techniques and tactics coaches should focus on at different ages from 4U-8U.
In this episode of Coach Talk with Coach Tall Guy I talk with Cole a 16 year old select player about what makes a good coach from a player perspective
In this episode I dive into how to talk to young players. I give tips and ideas that will help you communicate to young players.
In this episode I talk about what to do on game day. I explore the warm up, pre game and post game talk, game day procedures and parent communication.
Spring season is here! Time to get the kids pumped and excited about soccer. In this episode I discuss the importance of the first few weeks of practice.
Coaches as your season wraps up you want to take some time to reflect and do a post season evaluation.
Just because the game is over doesn’t mean your job as a coach is over. This episode discusses postgame coaching.
Coach Kyle the Director for the Edge Soccer Club joins me as we discuss the goalkeeper position and how to get kids wanting to play goalie and how to incorporate the goalie into every practice session.
Tip 1: simple to complex. Practice sessions should start simple and become more complex. In this episode I discuss how you make your practice simple and help it become more complex while always keeping player success in mind.
If your going to do coach one thing at 5U-7U it should be dribbling. At these age groups we want kids to feel comfortable with the ball at there feet. In this episode I talk about how to coach dribbling.
Switch the field, drop, contain, check, tuck in? In this episode I dive into different soccer terms and what the mean. I also discuss what terms should be used at what age.
Coaches and parents get excited from the touchline but many times the way they deliver information or say certain things don’t help the player grow. In fact if you don’t say the right things you can really hurt a player’s development.
I dive into what is good sideline coaching behavior and what is not. How to positively impact players on game day.
In this episode I discuss dribbling and why you should focus on in different age groups.
What should I focus on for a 5 year old? What should a 12 year old soccer player be learning? In this episode I talk about what a coaches focus should be on at different age groups.
In this episode I discuss the components(organization, flow, and wrap up) of a good practice.