Plan Season and Goals
1 weekSet skill, fitness, and sportsmanship goals by age group.
Intermediateseason-long
Team Sports Coaching Guide
Free step-by-step team sports coaching for youth coaches. Plan team sports coaching with calculators and checklists covering plan season and goals, design.
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Workflow
Design Weekly Practices
weeklyStructure 60-90 min: warm-up, skill drill, scrimmage, cool-down.
Baseline and Track Fitness
2 sessionsRecord sprint, agility, and endurance benchmarks mid-season.
Game Day and Recovery
weeklyManage minutes, hydration, and post-game recovery nutrition.
Tools Used
- Heart-Rate Range CalculatorPrimary
Structure conditioning drills by intensity zone.
- Water Intake CalculatorPrimary
Plan hydration breaks for hot practices.
- Pace CalculatorSupporting
Set running drill distances and times.
- Completed Race Result Pace Reconciliation RecordReference
Budget equipment and league fees.
- Calorie CalculatorReference
Guide post-practice snack needs for youth.
Checklist
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Compliance
Coaching
Safety
Communication
Reference Materials
Youth Practice Time AllocationTable
Recommended segment lengths by age.
| Age | Practice Length | Scrimmage % |
|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | 45-60 min | 30% |
| 10-12 | 60-75 min | 40% |
| 13+ | 75-90 min | 50% |
Heat Safety RuleStandard
Mandatory water break every 15-20 min when heat index exceeds 90°F.
Praise Effort Not Talent
Growth mindset language improves retention and resilience.
Short Lines
Drills with 3+ kids waiting fail — split groups.
End on High Note
Fun game last 10 min — kids remember and return.
Safety Notes
- Remove injured players immediately — when in doubt, sit them out.
- Lightning within 6 miles — clear field for 30 min after last strike.