Potomac Red

Alan Lydiate. Is currently the Director of Coaching for Brit-Am Soccer Academy , coaching children from the ages of 3yrs -18yrs. He hold a USSF National C license, and an English FA (Level 1 & 2) certificate in coaching.

Alan’s philosophy for the development of 9-11year olds:

Development stage Enjoying Practice:  

• Seasonal Programming (age and ability specific)
• Technical Development 40%; Tactical Development 20%; Physical Development 30%; Psychological 10%
• Technical Assessment spring/summer/fall (FA Soccer Star Challenge)
• Individual Goal’s - based on technical challenge results
• Rules & Discipline- Signed Player/Parent Code of Conduct
• Constant Comunication- Seasonal Evaluations and feedback Player/Parent/Coach Spring/Fall
• Winning is important but not as important as development!

Values - What coach needs from players:

• Respect: The players will show respect for the club and their team at all times.
• Focus: The players will focus on their own development and not the results positive/negative.
• Courtesy: Players will be courteous to all involved in the game. 
• Honesty: Players must be honest with themselves and with their teammates.
• Commitment: The players must be commited to practice year round. 
• Timekeeping: The players will strive to attend all practices and games on time for the benefit of the team.
• Enthusiasm: Players must have an enthusiasm for the game.
• Passion: The players must have a passion for the professional game and aspire to be their role models.