Your first practice is approaching. Kids -- perhaps many of whom you've never seen before -- will be dropped off, in your charge, ready (you hope) to learn all about how to be great soccer players. The question is: Are you ready? Let's consider the important elements that go into planning and conducting your season's first practice.

First, let's hear how our three coaches go about planning their first practice of the year. Click on the
audio button under each picture to hear their comments.
 

 

 

Coach Ortega

 

Coach Simmons

 

Coach
Hughes




 
When you've had a chance to listen to what the coaches have to say, click on Next to continue.