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About Our Coaches
Most of our recreational coaches at NELSA are parents who volunteer. Many have coached for several seasons or led multiple teams. We love our parent coaches, and we want to make coaching a team as fun and easy as possible. If you're interested in coaching a team, you can indicate that by checking the coaching box when registering your child for the season. If you have any questions or need more information, you can reach us by email, on the contact page, or send us a message on Facebook. Â
You may be asking yourself, "Should I be a coach? Am I ready for this? I don't know a single thing about soccer." That’s okay. Coaching isn’t always easy, but it can be one of the most meaningful ways to get involved. You’ll make lasting memories, have fun, and play a big part in helping young players grow. Best of all, you won’t have to do it alone. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way.Â
Rules 3v3Â
U5
Game Size: 3v3
Game Length: 47 minutes (4 8-minute quarters, each separated by a break for five minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Kick-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-in
Goalkeeper: NONE
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Dribbling, Team Camaraderie, Sportsmanship
U6
Game Size: 3v3
Game Length: 47 minutes (4 8-minute quarters, each separated by a break for five minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Kick-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-in
Goalkeeper: NONE
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Dribbling, Playing as a team, Sportsmanship
Rules 4v4Â
U7
Game Size: 4v4
Game Length: 55 minutes (4 10-minute quarters, each separated by a break for five minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-in
Goalkeeper: NONE
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Dribbling, Moving into Space
Rules 5v5Â
U8
Game Size: 5v5
Game Length: 55 minutes (4 10-minute quarters, each separated by a break for five minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-in
Goalkeeper: YES, no punting allowed
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Building an attack, Changing point of attack
Official NELSA Rules - 4v4 (same but with an added goalie)
Rules 7v7
U9
Game Size: 7v7
Game Length: 60 minutes (2 25-minute halves, separated by a break for ten minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick
Goalkeeper: Yes, no punting allowed
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Positional awareness (Eyes up), retaining possession, learning buildout line
U10
Game Size: 7v7
Game Length: 60 minutes (2 25-minute halves, separated by a break for ten minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick
Goalkeeper: Yes, no punting allowed
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Sustaining an attack, finishing
Rules 9v9
U12
Game Size: 9v9
Game Length: 70 minutes (2 30-minute halves, separated by a break for ten minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick
Goalkeeper: Yes
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Improved Attacking and Defending
U13
Game Size: 9v9
Game Length: 70 minutes (2 30-minute halves, separated by a break for ten minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick
Goalkeeper: Yes
Heading: No
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Improved Scoring Goals and Preventing Goals
U14
Game Size: 9v9
Game Length: 70 minutes (2 30-minute halves, separated by a break for ten minutes)
Restart from Sideline: Throw-in
Endline Restart: Goal Kick, Corner Kick
Goalkeeper: Yes
Heading: Yes
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: Improved Scoring Goals and Preventing Goals
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