CURRENT SEASON – PRACTICE SCHEDULE

👋 Welcome Coaches!

Thank you for volunteering to coach and make a difference for the children in our community.

• Club Philosophy: Players 1^st – It's all about the kids!
• Club Culture: Positive, patient, and friendly environment.

⚽ Practice Format

• 20 min – Technical warm-up (the "how")
• 20 min – Small Group Tactics (the "when and where")
• 15 min – Scrimmage focused on the topic
• 5 min – Cool down with stretch & recap

📌 Key Coaching Guidelines

1. Stick to your topic and progress logically through your session.
2. Minimize explanation time – stay dynamic and keep players moving.
3. Avoid the 3 L’s: Lines, Lectures & Laps.
4. Celebrate what they do right, not just correct mistakes.
5. Encourage decision-making – ask players questions, don’t just give answers.

🧠 Technical Development Resources

• A) Knights Moves on the Run: View Page
• B) Ball Mastery Exercises: Watch Video

🔍 Methodology & Principles

Watch Methodology Video

Methodology: Guide and discover. Ask questions. Teach players the “WHY” behind decisions to improve their problem-solving.

🏟️ Game Day Guidelines

Watch Game Day Video

• Style of Play: Play out of the back, with intention behind decisions.
• Assign positions based on age and field size (defender, midfielder, attacker).
• Give constructive feedback calmly—avoid yelling.
• Coach players off the ball and review decisions after plays.
• Goalkeepers should distribute by rolling or passing.
• Maintain diamond shapes and proper width/depth in offense.
• Don’t leave 2 players “camped” back—it limits development.
• Educate parents pre-season and post-game: calm, positive sidelines = better player focus.

🏆 Our Soccer Pathway

• Recreational League – AYSO Region 1370
• Competitive Program – Boynton Knights FC
• Elite MLS Development – South Florida Football Academy

We provide a full pathway to support all players at every level.

🤝 Coach Support

We’re excited to reintroduce Coach Nick Bergstrom as your Coach Administrator. He and I are here to fully support you throughout the season.

Thank you again for all you do. If you have any questions about player development or coaching support, please feel free to reach out!