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Instructional Resources
From this page, resources on several topics can be opened, viewed, and/or printed. If you have any resources you would like to contribute, please contact the State Office by email at stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org.
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Age-specific
Age-specific documents are those that focus on a specific age-group. Examples include "U8 Dribbling" and "U12 Training Activities."
Coaching
Coaching documents are those that address coaching, in general, and specific coaching techniques and suggestions. Examples include "86 Ways to say 'Very Good'" and "How Coaches Assess Players."
Fitness and Health
Fitness and health documents are those that discuss injuries and related consequences. Examples include "US Soccer: Stress Fractures" and "Restoration and Regeneration for Optimal Performance."
Goalkeeping
Goalkeeping documents are those that address goalkeeping and goalkeeper training. Examples include "Young Goalkeeping Development" and "Playing and Training Issues for Goalkeepers."
Psychology and Philosophy
Psychology and philosophy documents are those that address philosophies concerning sports and those that discuss sports psychology concepts. Examples include "Perspective" and "As Team Sports Conflict, Some Parents Rebel."
Small-sided Games
Small-sided games documents are those that describe small-sided games' rules and concepts. Examples include "Official Rules for Small-Sided Games" and "Current Status of Small-Sided Games."
