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Message: [QUOTE="Chuck, post: 4047797, member: 1646"] Interesting that the school has a 5th/6th grade team. IN MY OPINION, at that age getting them as many touches as possible is more important than tactics anyway. Here are a few minor tips that may or may not be remotely useful: [LIST] [*]Don't share that you don't care for the game, but I don't see anything wrong with sharing your lack of experience. My daughter plays for a club team and JV for her high school team. The JV coach knows little about soccer, but she cares and treats the girls well. My daughter likes the team even though she probably knows more about soccer than the coach. [*]Sounds like there are at least 3 other teams in your school(s). Get support from those above you. The varsity coach help out since these are the kids he/she will get soon enough. [*]If your town has a club that some of these kids play for, reach out to them and see if they can provide some guidance and support. Be careful though. Don't make any contact with a club detrimental to any kid that doesn't play for that club. Stay out of the politics. [*]Maybe take a coaching certificate class. I had to take an F certificate to coach my daughter's team a while back. They'll teach you some drills and other basics. [*]I'm assuming this isn't a win at all costs team. Come up with some basic formations and substitution patterns so you get everyone proper playing time. It can be tough to substitutions while managing the game. It's easy to forget a kid/kids. [*]Keep it fun! [/LIST] Good luck! [/QUOTE]

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