2026 "How To" Videos by Coach Othmane and Recreation Director David Gould

Complete list of topics, click here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6PelGOqbowajE8LGklKO3NsT6UrDbnL2

List of Topics:

1. HOW TO: Trap a Ball
2. HOW TO: Throw-Ins
3. HOW TO: Take a Ball/Defensive Form
4. HOW TO: Steal a 50/50 Ball
5. HOW TO: Shoot the Ball
6. HOW TO: Kick a Ball/Pass a Ball
7. HOW TO: Juggling
8. HOW TO: Toe Taps
9. HOW TO: Foundations

How to Access your Roster:

• How to access your roster - click the link for a pdf with instructions

Useful information and activities for coaches:

• 7 v 7 Formations
• 9 v 9 Formations
• Team Formations
• K-2 Activities
• Grades 3 and up Activities
• Coach Eddie Lima - Activities

Basic Foot Skills Videos - All Ages

Entire Arlington Soccer Basic Skills Playlist

Videos for Coaches

Videos for K-2 Coaches

• Coach O Warm Ups
• Practice Plan - Dribbling
• Practice Plan - Passing
• Two Fun Games

New Coach Orientation Videos

• New coach orientation
• Organization of Practice
• Safety
• Moving On From Practice

How to Train Goalies Video

• Training Goalies

Videos for Coaches of Grades 3 and Up

• Organization of Practice
• Dribbling and Turning
• Dribbling Drill - Full Press
• Safety
• Moving On From Practice

Coaching Education & Admin

Arlington Soccer Association offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for our volunteer coaches including:

• One hour age-specific coaching education clinics (free!)
• Concussion recognition and prevention (free!)
• US Soccer licensing (mostly free!)
• Safety & Healthy Playing Environments (concussion, SCA, heat/hydration, warm-up/cool down etc.)
• Introduction To Grassroots Coaching
• Creating a Culture of Belonging (for coaches)
• Coaches Tip Sheet

Please take advantage of any coaching education opportunities you are able to attend. 

Coach Admin Documents and Links

• Rules
• Admin Rules
• Player Safety Documents
• Concussion Management Policy
• Red Cards / Yellow Cards / Fighting
• Coach Code of Conduct
• Parent Code of Conduct
• Player Code of Conduct

New Coach Orientation:

Arlington Soccer will host a field orientation open to all new Recreation coaches. The session covers the basics of running a safe and effective practice, along with practical tips for keeping players engaged, active, and having fun. Coaches consistently find this session both helpful and a real game-changer.

The orientation is typically held during one of the two weekends prior to the start of practices, ensuring coaches feel prepared and confident before meeting their team for the first time.