Coaching Resources
Below you will find resources that are geared towards both new and experienced coaches.
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An official Grassroots Education Partner of US Youth Soccer and Alabama Soccer Association, MOJO is your one-stop-shop for all things coaching! You can download the app on your phone and gain access to training plans complete with instructional videos as well as articles to help you best teach your athletes!
USYS University
US Youth Soccer has created an extensive library of lesson plans, articles, and other resources to help coaches of all levels.
TrueSport Coaching Certification
Do you want to teach your athletes more than skills? How can you help your athletes make good decisions in both sport and life? Have you asked yourself, “What kind of coach do I want to be?”
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In the digital tutorial, coaches will work through four modules: Your Coaching Philosophy & Ethics; A Safe, Healthy, & Clean Sporting Environment; The Story Behind Supplements; The Story with Energy Drinks
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"Technical Director's Library"
Below is a list of books and podcasts that are recommended by Alabama Soccer Association’s Technical Director.
Books
The Coaching Habit – Stanier
Presence – Amy Cuddy
Fierce Conversations – Susan Scott
Start With Why – Simon Sinek
Grit – Angela Duckworth
Midset – Carol Dweck
The Power of Moments – Chip & Dan Heath
The Agony of Victory – Steve Friedman
Outliers – Malcom Gladwell
Teach Like a Champion – Doug Lemov
Practice Perfect – Doug Lemov
Podcasts
The Talent Equation
Way of Champions