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| Iowa Soccer offers a range of courses suitable for the novice through experienced coach. Coaching education is one of the single most important factors in retaining players. With the proper tools, coaches can help make training sessions and matches fun for the kids. And when kids have fun, they stay with the sport. And when they have fun, you have fun...and you keep coaching too! |
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| January 2010 Special Announcement |
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Congratulations to Bud Peddicord, Iowa Soccer Association Recreational Coach of the Year who was recently named as the Region II Recreational Coach of the Year. By virtue of his regional recognition, Bud is now a finalist for the US Youth Soccer National Recreational Coach of the Year, along with three other regional coach of the year winners.
US Youth Soccer will announce the national winner at its annual Awards Gala February 26 in Ft. Worth as part of its annual convention. He is well-deserving of our state award and we are proud that the Region feels the same.
US Youth Soccer is comprised of 55 State Associations and four regions. Iowa Soccer is a member of Region II. |
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Through our philosophy, programs, coach training and rules, Iowa Soccer strives to help cultivate the best possible playing environment for the player. Our belief is this not only leads to improved soccer, but more importantly to player and coach retention.
From the U06 through the U12 age groups, Iowa Soccer teams play "small-sided" soccer. While soccer is ultimately a game of 11 versus 11, we believe playing 3v3 up to 8v8 is the best way to facilitate a more engaging and fun experience that better develops youth players, and their love of the game.
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► Under 06
3v3 (no Goalkeeper)
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Field Diagram
► Under 08
4v4 (no Goalkeeper)
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► Under 10
6v6 (5 field, 1 Goalkeeper)
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Field Diagram
► Under 12
8v8 (7 field, 1 Goalkeeper)
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Field Diagram
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We view our website as a tool designed for more than delivering information. With choices to network with other coaches, submit your own coaching videos, or blog about soccer topics, we view our website as a resource for coaches to help each other. All you have to do is participate! Start by going to one of the web 2.0 parts of the site: "videos", "blogs", "social networking", then let your creativity take over. Iowa Soccer and you: building our community together.
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Purpose
This Code has been developed to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted professional, ethical, and moral behavnior from that which is detrimental to the development of the sport of soccer.
The term "Coach" includes, but is not limited to, Director of Coaching, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Trainer and/or Team Representative.
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