March 19th, 2020
Question:
Any suggestions on what I (and my players) can do in light of this recent disruption to our soccer season?
Answer:
Look no further, AYSO has got you covered! We understand that due to recent events in our lives, the beautiful game has been placed in a difficult situation, but with that in mind, let’s get creative and expand our horizons. Here are some homegrown ideas we have received from our local regions:
Team Juggling Competitions
Record your efforts in the garage or backyard and share it with your teammates to create some friendly competition. Here's a great example from AYSO United's juggling challenge currently going on: https://www.instagram.com/p/B918X_nJqzO/
FIFA 20 Tournaments
Log-in and play your teammates or your coach in virtual soccer from all across the soccer globe. Manchester United vs LA Galaxy? No problem! Barcelona vs. Atlanta United? Game on!
Skill-of-the-Day
Record your best trick or skill and share it with your friends and teammates. Coach can pick the winner. Check out this skill from USMNT star Christian Pulisic: https://www.instagram.com/p/B92vPpmjHqW/?igshid=tttusbzkhste
Dive into the game’s history and culture by virtually visiting some of the world’s most famous stadiums and training grounds.
Some suggestions:
Real Madrid’s All Access Training Grounds
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Manchester United’s Old Trafford through the years
Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge
Espai Barcelona (the incredible plans for Camp Nou)
Inside LAFC
Tired from all those stadium tours? Grab some popcorn, the rest of your family and watch a classic soccer movie.
Some of the AYSO office favorites:
Any other suggestions for creative soccer-related activities during this “down-time” please send them our way to share!
Coach Development Offer
We are delighted to present all AYSO Coaches with an exclusive FREE offer to access the AYSO digital coaching platform through until July 31st.
The AYSO Coaching Manual is packed with incredible coach education videos, soccer guides and much more (including the entire AYSO Coaching Manual library). Even though you’re not on the field, it’s the perfect time to invest in your own coach education development so you are even better prepared when we can start returning to activity.
Contact: [email protected] to get started.
If your region already uses the AYSO Platform, don't worry, you will be able to provide all of your players with free access to another Coaching Manual platform, TopTekkers, during the Spring (to the value of your Region price point).
Player Development Offer
No team training? No problem! Encourage practice away from training and help your players keep up with their soccer skills and learn new ones with the exciting new training option, TopTekkers, from The Coaching Manual.
The TopTekkers app can help players:
- Take ownership of their development!
- Maintain their touch and fitness.
- Be better prepared for group sessions.
- Stay connected to their teammates.
- And allow coaches, teams, and regions to track the progress of each player via region-specific reports.
Click on the link below to view an intro video to the TopTekkers app;
Introduction to TopTekkers
Through July 31, join TopTekkers for only $5 per player! To get set up visit: https://www.toptekkers.club/?referrer=ayso