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The Pre-Game Talk

Thursday, May 26, 2011
Posted by: Coach Mike Barr comment Comment (0)

Your pre-game talk to youth soccer players doesn't need to be all fire and brimstone whereby you fire up the troops for battle.  Rather, the pre-game talk is a good time to review, and prepare the team for the game.  It shouldn't be a long, drawn out speech because you'll lose the players' attention.  Here are some key points for what to cover in a pre-game talk:

* Review what the team has been practicing in the sessions leading up to the game.

* Set goals and objectives for the team and have players set individual goals.

* Go over the field conditions and how the weather could factor in if at all

* Tell players to stay hydrated especially in hot weather.

* Name the starting lineup

* Remind players to work hard, have fun, give their best effort

It's really quite simple.  Just follow the above suggestions and remember to: Be brief.  Be clear.  Be concise. 

 


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