I have a lot of new soccer coaches ask me if Coerver drills work. Now, Coerver Coaching, the makers of Coerver drills, are recognized internationally as the authorities on teaching skills and techniques to youth soccer players. They are endorsed by an impressive array of soccer celebrities, and Coerver drills have been around for over 25 years. The question that I get asked most often is will they help a new coach. Personally, I find that the Coerver method is one of the best at making quality soccer training accessible to a new coach with little or no soccer experience.
The first reason that I recommend Coerver drills for all new soccer coaches is because of the simplicity. Ball control and skill development, or Ball Mastery, is introduced starting very simply, progressing to meet any team's skill level. Having this base and seeing the more complex moves broken down into their simpler parts is very helpful for the beginning coaches that I have mentored.
Another reason that Coerver drills are great for a new coach, is that it provides drills to take these new skills from no pressure all the way through game-like situations. Many new coaches are frustrated that their team looks great in practice, but cannot reproduce their skill when it counts. The progression that these drills provide allow coaches to teach players not only how to do a move, but when and where to use it.
One final reason that Coerver drills will dramatically help a new coach is that it will help you to teach skills correctly. Most new coaches that I talk to have not played much soccer. This makes it difficult for them to teach and demonstrate skills correctly. Seeing the skills taught simply through video makes it much easier for a new soccer coach to teach their players correctly.
As the new soccer season approaches, I applaud all of the volunteer coaches that make soccer fun for so many kids. Above that, the simple fact that you are looking for ways to help your players develop says a lot about you as a coach. Thank you for making soccer a great experience.
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Kurt has coached soccer at the recreational level, the club level, and at the high school level. He now mentors new coaches in his local youth soccer league. He runs a website where he reviews soccer products. To read his review of the latest Coerver Drills visit his site today! You can also read another article that he wrote on Coerver soccer drills