The information and documents on this page are not orginal to Classics FC.  The material is a compilation of articles, lecture notes, practice sessions, and other sources.  The goal is to share information with coaches so they can challenge their players to become the best soccer players possible in a fun and positive environment.


Classics FC Teaching Curriculum
This document was developed during the Summer-Fall 2009 in by the Classics FC Directors of Coaching and Technical Director.  It is designed to be a working document that can evolve to remain current with player development trends in the United States and around the world.

Classics FC Teaching Curriculum (updated September 2009)



OYAA Recreational Coaches Manual (all PDF documents)

• Section 1 of 5: Role of the Coach in developing players
• Section 2 of 5: Team Management
• Section 3 of 5: Coaching Methodology
• Section 4 of 5: Small Sided Game Activities
• Section 5 of 5: Sample Practice Plans
• Dribbling Activities
• Passing & Receiving Activities

Informational Articles

• Help! I Volunteered to Coach (MS Word)
• 10 Point Check List for Youth Teams (PDF)
• FIFA Nutritional Guidlines (large PDF file)
• US Soccer Best Practices

For Parents

Soccer Article #1 - For Kids Only
Soccer Article #2 - Soccer Environment during games