PROGRAM:
2013 INDOOR COACHES TRAINING PROGRAM
WHEN:
Wednesdays (Practical Sessions).

9 - 9:50 P.M. (Coaches Instruction – Gloucester Dome)

10-11 P.M. (Coaches Scrimmage - Gloucester Dome)
Three (3) Theory Sessions as per schedule

8:30 – 9:30 Theory Presentation at OISC Clubhouse Upstairs Conference Room (except 7-9
PM 19 Feb 2013)

9:30 – Refreshments & Pizza Social
All participants are to bring “both” a white shirt and a dark shirt for the 10 P.M. scrimmage for those
coaches who attend the coaches practical training. Only coaches attending the training may
participate in the scrimmage. This is an equal playing time fun scrimmage.
WHO:
For all Ottawa International Soccer Club coaches. Five Practical Sessions plus the 2-4 March 2012
Coaches Conference are “Mandatory” for all competitive (U9-U18) Youth Head Coaches and highly
recommended for assistant coaches but all coaches including DSP and Recreation coaches will greatly
benefit from these informative sessions. Your players deserve it.
PRACTICAL:
PRIZES:
Attending coaches will be the participants on a volunteer basis. This will permit coaches to experience
first hand what is expected of their teams and players. Some sessions may require youth or adult
teams.
The OISC will draw for door prizes at each practical and theory session. Prizes will consist of soccer
DVD’s, coaching attire, books, etc.
NOTE:
Refreshments & Pizza Theory Sessions at the Clubhouse (specific dates & days as
per schedule)
THEORY:
There will be 3 One Hour Theory Sessions held at the OISC Clubhouse consisting of a short
presentations, video, discussions and debate on specific topics that will be informative and of interest to
all coaches. These sessions will be followed by Refreshments, Pizza, Juice & Soft Drinks and a chance
to socialize or leave – coaches choice. NOTE: The 19 February session will be a combined theory &
coaches meeting – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
FOOTWEAR:
Indoor soccer boots or cleats for the Practical Sessions.
Date
Day
Theme/Session
Instructor
Details
Jan 9
Wed
Hillier
15 Jan
Theory
GAG – The New LTAD Way of Training
Players. Technical to SSG Sessions
Minis- to Big Field
Season Planning – When to Do What?
Jan 16
Wed
Playing From the Back
Ali
Jan 23
Wed
29 Jan
Theory
Jan 30
Wed
GAG, Global, Analytical, Global
(Game, Activity, Game)
Using players.
A template of what to do each
month of the season from April September
What to do after the Fullbacks
receive the ball – Movement &
How to Train it.
How to organize the midfield in
attack & defense. Playing
through the middle
How to Manage the game in
Progress. Correcting a weakness
in many coaches’ education.
Teaching Strikers to Play as a
Unit rather than as single
entities.
Minis to Big Field
Playing in the central areas – Central
Midfielders attacking and defending
Minis to Big Field
Game Management
Twin strikers working together – Runs
and support.
Robert/Hillier
/Ali
TBD
Hillier/Ali
TBD
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Minis using a Single Striker
Shooting & Finishing
Minis to Big Field
Fitness Activities With a Ball.
Doing it all season
Smorgasbord of Topics – VPs etc.
Feb 6
Wed
Jean Berchan
Feb 13
Wed
19 Feb
Theory
7-9 PM
Feb 27
Wed
Passing & Receiving – Essence of the
game
TBD
National
Capital
Coaches
Confere
nce
(TBC)
District &
Clubs
Coaches
Conference
(OISC
coaches
social, place
& details
TBC)
Sessions To Be Confirmed based on
availability of instructors.
TBC
Hillier/Michele
V. Leeuwen
CHC, Staff
Coaches/VPs
Effective Shooting Drills and
What to Coach.
Fitness Wins Game. Coaches
need to do this all season long.
This will deal with tryouts,
player selection and other topics
as determined by the VPs
Possession is paramount to
soccer success and a major
weakness with many teams. 1St
touch in receiving the ball is the
2nd element of possession. .
What to coach & How to Coach
it.
This is an EODSA, Nepean
Hotspurs, Capital United,
Gloucester, OSU, OISC and
several other clubs sponsored
event..
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