When every coach first starts with younger players, they quickly realize the kids won’t grasp all the concepts of soccer. There is too much intricate play and rules that they simply will not be able to understand. The realization sets in quickly that you need to be able to teach the kids the most important things they need to know, and the things they are able to understand.

Finding the right guides for the younger players on the field is pretty simple. Guides should focus mostly on overall fitness and less about the strategies of the game. If your team is capable of playing at a better speed in the second half, you will be able to win more games. Obviously basic strategy will be taught and focused on, but the bigger emphasis should be on keeping all the kids physically fit in order to out fitness the other team.

The best guides will give you fun ways to keep the kids interested while still teaching them the lessons they need to know. Hundreds of drills wont hold the focus of a middle schooler! Fun games that show the drills will, and that will keep the kids coming back to practice week in and out.