Coaching Tools To Get Your Season Started Right
Despite the summer being a time of rest and relaxation it has been anything but at the Play Better offices.
Hard at work on making sure Western teams start their season off on the right foot, that our Eastern based teams were happy and developing, and busy planning for supporting clubs down south. Take a look at what you can get involved with! All designed for you so you can pass on your knowledge to the next generation of player…
Are you ready? Have you built a team plan? Need help?
Play Better Coaching Clinics
Play Better is proud to announce two Vancouver based coach education clinics supporting volunteer coaches put together a basic plan that addresses parent involvement, player development focus and a creating a culture that is fun for everyone. Both are open to anyone, in a bubble just in case of inclement weather, and completely free! It is simply time to Play Better so let’s get you off to a great start.
Saturday, September 13, 6 – 8pm at the North Shore Bubble.
Please RSVP so we can plan for numbers.
Sunday, September 21, 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Sportstown Bubble in Richmond.
Please RSVP so we can plan for numbers.
Both clinics will feature UEFA Pro coach, former Vancouver Whitecaps coach and Man City player, Paul Ritchie as well as Play Better coaches. Please join us for what will be a great opportunity to get your group off to the start you had hoped. No experience is required. Just bring your boots and some questions.
The Play Better Coaches’ Boot Room:
UEFA Pro coach, Canadian Hall of Famer, former TFC coach and current San Jose Earthquakes assistant, Nick Dasovic joins us to talk about an extremely valuable topic, Models of Play. Nick has graciously agreed to join us, following up other amazing coaches like Jason Devos and Martin Rennie.
Please join us and bring a friend. This is not to be missed and as usual doesn’t cost a penny!
Monday, September 8, 7 – 9pm at Mahony and Sons.
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Toronto! The Play Better Boot Room is coming for you!
After many requests and some back end work there will finally be a Toronto chapter of the Play Better Coaches’ Boot Room. Our presenter is just locking down his schedule but is sure to be a hit.
Please join us and bring a friend. And like Vancouver, all provided without charge so we can support you be the best coach you can be.
Date to still be confirmed but likely October 15-16 at The Brogue Inn.
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A Futsal Focus!
October in Vancouver will be a presentation of futsal so be prepared for details on this event as we are excited to support all our players as they move indoors. Lots of fun and learning about one of the soccer world’s most underrated and misunderstood tools…FUTSAL. Details can always be found on our site and through our newsletter.
A Conversation About Parents in Youth Sport
Finally incase you aren’t entirely sure about the Play Better program or even who we are, why we care or even what the deal is, Scott Rintoul from TSN1040 did a great program on youth sports that Play Better was thrilled to be a part of. It is worth a listen. In fact all five nights are worth a good listen if you care about the state of youth sports. Here’s our thoughts. Have a listen here. Let us know what you think.
As always, here’s to you and your efforts to support your players. Keep making a difference. Ask for help from those that know more. Guide those below you….and…
Go. Play Better.
