Coaching Resources

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This will be the home for information and links to various coaching resources to help you in your coaching adventures. Tips, drills, strategies, and guidance for how to find the appropriate coaching techniques for all of the various age groups and skill levels you will encounter.

SOCCER:

The Offside Rule -- view this tutorial to learn about the offside rule in soccer

BASEBALL:

Baseball Tips -- view a wide variety of baseball tips and drills at this link

SOFTBALL:

Softball Drills -- view lots of softball drills at this link

PARENTING YOUR STUDENT ATHLETE VIDEO
Check out this free video provided by the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors. It is 14 minutes long and has a series of vignettes which makes it perfect for your pre-season parent meetings. It will identify some unpleasant parent personalities as well as highlight some strategies parents can employ to enhance their child's athletic experience. It is an outstanding video and is narrated by Suzy Kolber and Mike Golic from ESPN calling attention to 3 major themes.


 
Other info

Coaches: If you would like more info on the recommended team formation process guidelines for your teams, contact your area sports manager for details.

LAUREN KONDAK, Sports Manager, SHELDON AND NORTH EUGENE AREAS
541-683-2374 ext. 112, laurenk@kidsports.org

MATT BROWN, Senior Sports Manager, CHURCHILL AND WILLAMETTE AREAS
541-683-2374 ext.106, mattb@kidsports.org

TANYA MCDANNIEL, Sports Manager, SPRINGFIELD/THURSTON AND SOUTH EUGENE AREAS
541-683-2374 ext. 101, tanyam@kidsports.org