PORTSMOUTH YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION 

COACHING RESOURCES

Registration 

All head/assistant coaches need to register via GotSports 2.0 by using the registration link posted on the Competitive page. Coaches should use the same account as their child to register. Complete all requirements for concussion training, abuse prevention, and background checks listed on your GotSports account. Use these links as a guide to complete each requirement:

• Safe Sport

• Heads Up

• Background Check

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In addition, head coaches and Age-Level Coordinators need to submit an application to piratespres@pysa.com:  

• Head Coach Application

• Age-Level Coordinator Application

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Practice Fields

• Practice Schedule

• Field Map/Layout​

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Education

• Zero Tolerance Policy

• U.S. Soccer Digital Coaching Center

• United Soccer Coaching Courses​

Rules of Play

• Super Liga Handbook

• FIFA Laws of the Game

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Recommended Practice Plans​

• U6 Practice Plans (Part 1) (DSSC)

• U6 Practice Plans (Part 2) (DSSC)

• U6 Practice Activities (TSSA)

• U8 Practice Plans (ASA)

• U8 Practice Activities (TSSA)

• U10 Practice Plans (LUSC)

• U12 Practice Plans (LUSC)

• U14 Practice Plans (LUSC)

PYSA Skill Development Videos​​

• U8 Footwork and Dribbling Drills

• U10 Footwork Drills 

• U10 Dribbling Drills 

• U12 Footwork Drills

• U12 Dribbling Drill 

PYSA Footwork Challenge Videos

• U8 Core 100 Footwork

• U10 Core 200 Footwork

• U12 Core 300 Footwork

• U14 Core 400 Footwork​​​

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Team Formation Videos 

• U8 Formation (1-2-1)

• U10 Formation (2-3-1)

• U12 Formation (3-3-2)

• U12 Formation (3-2-3)

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Strategy Videos

• Offside Rule

• Throw-Ins

• Farside Runs

• Moving to Open Space

• Clearing the Ball

• Defense 1v1

• Defense 1v2

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Maybe Russ Costa can develop.