Youth Soccer Player Development At Recreational Soccer: Parents Role From Pitch Side What should parents do? Supportive, encouraging behavior is always important; so is remembering that you, as parent…
DR. DINA GENTILE: RECRUITING FEMALE SOCCER COACHES
Women in Soccer – Dr. Dina Gentile is the owner/director of Precision Soccer, which offers coaching education. She offers her model program for recruiting female coaches.…
Dr. Gentile on Coaching The Player Not The Drill
Youth Soccer News: Coaching the Player and Not the Drill! Dr. Dina Gentile on great coaching in youth soccer and being able to be flexible – Teach the player so they learn and improve and the s…
Dr. Gentile on the Parents’ Role in Player Development
The Parents’ Role in Player Development Dr. Dina Gentile explains the role of parents in helping recreational and competitive youth soccer players develop. Coaches have a tremendous responsibili…
Teaching The Game Of Soccer Over Winning
Youth Soccer News: Embrace Teaching The Game over Winning As the hype for professional soccer increases and the emphasis on winning is at an all time high, it is important to remember the difference b…
The Importance of Setting High Expectations
High Expectation Practices Transfer To Game Days Practices set the tone for how players will react and develop through the training activities created by their coaches. My background includes coachin…
Getting Youth Soccer Players To Give Their Best Effort
Youth Soccer News: “Players, Give Me Your Best Effort!” Dr. Dina Gentile on why it is important for coaches to teach youth soccer players to always give their best in practice and in games. There are …
Dealing With The Pressure In Youth Soccer
Small-Sided Games: Preparing Players for Success @ National Level Competition Dr. Dina Gentile helps our players prepare for mental strength and success as she educates us parents. US Youth Soccer dec…
Role of Recreational Coaches in Player Development
Dr. Dina Gentile To Coaches: Player Development Starts With Us! Dr. Dina Gentile explains the role of coaches in youth soccer players development- and how coaches spread the joy of the game. Success c…
Coaching Effectively Your Child’s Team
Volunteer Coaching Tips From Dr. Dina Gentile: Coaching Your Own Child A coach confronts specific dilemmas and challenges when coaching his/her own child and all eyes are on them and one very special …
How Should Soccer Players Communicate With Their Coaches?
Youth Soccer: How Should Players Communicate with Their Coaches? Dr. Dina Gentile on the proper way for players to approach their coaches – tricks for successful Player-to-Coach Communication. T…
Dr. Gentile on How Well Are We Assessing Our Players?
Youth Soccer Learning Outcomes: How Well Are We Assessing Our Players? Dr. Dina Gentile on the importance of proper assessment planning for youth soccer clubs. Each year after the fall season ends I…