Locker Soccer Training Information

"Studies have shown that when coaches received training or coaching education, only 5% of children chose not to play the sport again. With untrained coaches, the attrition rate was 26% (Smoll and Smith, 1992). Yet, most youth coaches do not receive any training despite these statistics. Only 1 out of every 5 coaches of youth teams for children under age 14 say they have been trained effectively enough to feel comfortable communicating in a positive, yet motivational manner." We provide age appropriate, development focused soccer curriculum for the parent-coach and soccer league. We believe that age appropriate, effective and positive coaching is the key to giving the children an experience and keeps them engaged in the sport. We can turn any parent into an all-star coach, make recruiting parent-coaches easy and create an environment where your league grows year after year. Services: - Soccer Coaching Videos (Ages 3-13) - Weekly Soccer Training Plans for both individual parents and entire leagues (Ages 3-13) - Parent-Coach Education - Weekly blog: Tips for Parents and Coaches - Consulting for Elementary, Middle School and High School Programs, Rec. Leagues, Club and Collegiate Programs, Parent Organizations and Coaches at any level Founder: Steve Locker envisioned a better way to work with kids. With input from leading childhood development and behavior specialists, he created Second Nature Sports. It’s a new way of thinking about youth sports that focuses on how children develop naturally through play. By creating a fun environment where kids build motor skills, social skills, coordination, confidence, and self-esteem. He has a M.A. in Education, played collegiate at Penn State and professionally at Hanover 96, coached at Harvard University for 7 years, 3 years at University of Rochester and 6 years at Otterbein College. He has also worked with A.C. Milan's youth players and Academy.