Coach Resources
Coach and Player Development Resources
Canada Soccer Grassroot Standards
The Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards have been designed to create the best possible learning and development environment for all young players in Canada. The Grassroots Standards are based on global best practice while taking into account the realities of Canadian soccer. As adults, it is our responsibility to ensure that all of our children are able to enjoy soccer in a safe, fun, accessible, inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment. Given the uniqueness of our country - where geography, climate and infrastructure can be vastly different from one region to the next - it will not always be possible to implement the Grassroots Standards. Do your best to implement the Grassroots Standards while understanding that some standards may not be possible to achieve in your region.
Saskatchewan Soccer Coach Resources
Video Resources
These videos are an introduction the basic skills and concepts for various aspects of the game.
Thank you to the SSA REX players Sarah Ochitwa and Claudia Erickson for their assistance in building these videos.
Parent Resources
SK Coaches Room - Join the Saskatchewan Soccer online coaching community, where coaches from across Saskatchewan can connect and share coaching ideas and content.Canada Soccer Resources
Other Provincial Association Coaching Resources
BC Soccer
ALBERTA Soccer
Grassroots Session Toolkit - Alberta Soccer - Resource for Coaches to Help Run Grassroots Sessions
Active Start - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Fundamentals - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Learn 2 Train (U10) - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Learn 2 Train (U12) - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Soccer 4 Life (U13-18) - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Soccer 4 Life (18+) - Alberta Soccer - Periodized Training Plan
Alberta Soccer - Grassroots Parent Soccer Guide
Alberta Soccer - Parent Play Activity Handbook
MANITOBA Soccer
ONTARIO Soccer
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Backyard Soccer
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Show Me You Can
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Tom and Jerry
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Indy 500
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Finding Nemo and Dory
Active Start - Ontario Soccer - Pirates and Lifeguards
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - The Passing Alley
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - School Yard Chaos
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - The Numbers Game
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - Build-Up Tag
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - Connect Four
Fundamentals - Ontario Soccer - Crab Tag
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - Ball Tag
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - Super Sevens
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - Crossing the Highway
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - Mind the Gap
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - The King Louis
Learn 2 Train - Ontario Soccer - Build Up Sequence
Soccer NOVA SCOTIA
Train to Train - Soccer Nova Scotia REX - Proactive Passing
Train to Train - Soccer Nova Scotia REX - Finishing
Train to Train - Soccer Nova Scotia REX - Receiving and Turning
Train to Train - Soccer Nova Scotia REX - Passing Combinations Global
Soccer Nova Scotia - Best Practices Resource Manual
Soccer Nova Scotia - Preferred Training Model
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Find Player on Run Behind Back 4
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Find Player(s) On the Run
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Increase Speed of Play (Tech/Tact)
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Switching the Play (Warm-Up & Discovery)
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Switching the Play (Tech/Tact)
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Increase Speed of Play
Train 2 Train - Soccer Nova Scotia - Jason deVos Session
Soccer Nova Scotia - Retreat Line
Soccer Nova Scotia - Retreat Line Presentation Video
Soccer Nova Scotia - Retreat Line Presentation PDF
Soccer Nova Scotia - Retreat Line Coaching Tool for U7-12 & U13
Futsal
Saskatchewan Soccer - Futsal Manual
Saskatchewan Soccer - Futsal Overview
Intro to Futsal - Play Futsal
UEFA - Futsal Manual
FIFA - Futsal Manual
Additional Coaching Resources
Webinars
Video Presentations
Articles
Podcasts
Other Resources
FIFA - Training Centre
Coaching Women and Girls Resources
Keeping Girls in Sport was developed in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport. This 90-minute interactive online course is worth two (2) PD points toward NCCP maintenance of certification. Keeping Girls in Sport helps coaches, mentors, and leaders understand what girls need to feel included, be successful, and stay active.
Is a global initiative that aims to keep girls from dropping out of sport because of body image concerns. This free resource gives coaches the tools to help girls shift the conversation from what their bodies look like to what their bodies can do - empowering them with a lifetime of confidence. It covers three key topics:
1. Understanding body image
2. Tackling negative body image
3. Promoting body confidence
The Rally Report shows that sport participation levels for Canadian girls are much lower than boys. Among girls who have participated in sport, there is a dramatic dropout rate observed with 1 in 3 girls leaving sport by late adolescence. By comparison, the dropout rate for teenage boys (aged 16-18) is only 1 in 10. Sport participation rates for Canadian girls decline steadily from childhood to adolescence with as many as 62% of girls not playing sport at all.This study is designed to inform, educate, and inspire action across Canada and to keep girls in sport.
Coaching Association of Canada - Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching
Canadian Women & Sport - Supporting Newcomer Girls and Women Through Sport
Canadian Women & Sport - Empowering Girls Through Positive Coaching
Canadian Women & Sport - She Belongs: Building Social Connection for Lasting Participation in Sport
Canadian Women & Sport - Actively Engaging Women & Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors
How to Coach Kids - Daily Tips For Coaching Girls
How to Coach Kids - Girls Centered Environment Checklist
How to Coach Kids - Top 10 Coaching Strategies for Girls
Sport for Life - Female Athlete Passport
Sport for Life - The Female Athlete Perspective
Nike Made to Play and We Coach - Coaching Girls Guide - How to Get (And Keep) Girls Playing
Breakthrough Digital Leadership Summit for Women in Sports - December 14-15, 2020
