Basics Rules

Basic rules for dealing with a kids team

• The coach must be aware of his status as a role model.
• Keep praising the children; never criticize them openly.
• The coach sets boundaries and remains consistent in their implementation.
• Even bad sequences should be talked about in a positive manner.
• Never compare the kids in a team to each other or with other teams. The children should further develop their own personality and performance; a comparison can cause severe psychological damage. By acting incorrectly, the kid can be given the impression of never being good enough.
• Children pick up more than you think. Never talk about the kid; always talk to it.
• A coach always thinks his team is great and never speaks negatively?
• Children are not responsible for a coach’s frustrations.

FIFA has created basic rules for kids soccer, which should be followed even more so with mini kickers:

• Kids soccer means play; play means fun!
• The most important thing for kids is that they are with their friends!
• Everyone should have the same amount of participation!
• Teach children both things: winning and losing!
• More practice – fewer matches!
• Kids soccer should be diverse and versatile!
• Teach them to respect their opponents and the referee!
• The games are for the kids and not for the adults!