Coach Duties

For the younger age groups (U6-U11), you don’t have to be experienced to be a Coach!  

If you are enthusiastic, responsible, a good organiser and a good learner, SIFC will provide you with the resources to become a successful Coach! 

Typical responsibilities:

1. Weekly Training

Organise a weekly training session for the team[20+ Weeks].  Typically one-hour sessions are ideal.  

For Community Teams (non-development) training is on a Wednesday at the St Ives Showground. We book the St Ives Showground between 4pm-7pm

2. During the season

 For training:  

• Bring a first aid kit, bibs, balls and cones
• Plan the structure of your training before each session
• Encourage 100% player attendance and make training enjoyable and competitive
• Encourage assistance by parents.  For the younger age groups, you will need an assistant!

If more than one parent offers to coach, give it a go!  Work as a team!
   
For matches:  

• Check the NSFA website (Dribl) for last minute updates on games
• Bring your SIFC Sports Bag with your match ball, GK shirt, first aid kit and a whistle.
• Organise a roster for half/part games to ensure each player has equal time off the field. Frequent interchange is allowed up to and including U18s to ensure all players participate equally.
• Determine each player’s playing positions. During the season, players in the U6-U10 age groups may be rotated through all the playing positions including the goalkeeper’s position. For U11 & upwards, players will tend to settle into specific positions and this should be encouraged. Always maintain a balance between positional rotation and team performance
• Determine the game tactics.