How do you handle disciplinary issues with your players?
This week’s Coaching Corner answers the question:
How do you handle disciplinary issues with your players?
Here are a few of the many responses from the coaches of the SoccerDrillBook.com Newsletter:
“My players are all generally well behaved. If I do have a disciplinary issue, I handle it with the player directly”
Coach Mark, U-16
“I had one issue with a fight between 2 players, one of which was the instigator. I handled it by benching him, and making sure that the player and his parents knew why he was being benched. The parents were very understanding, so I think he got the message”
Coach Ed, U-14
“My girls are all so competitive and focused on improving their game. There really aren’t any disciplinary issues on my team. Off the field, I require a phone call if they are going to miss practice. If I get a no call, no show, I explain to the player why it is important to keep dates and good communication. “
Coach Patti, U-16
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Discipline should be drilled into players from the start. Ther’s too much arguing with the refereeeven in the lowest age range junior leagues, often supported from the touchline by parents. This must stop. The juniors are copying their senior idols so the problem must be addressed at the top. if a strict discipline policy is enforced in the high level professional leagues, with high levels of fines and suspensions as backup, perhaps it would filter through.
I coach a university team in a top collegiate tournament. Sets of rules, regulations and team policies are formulated beforehand with corresponding punishment and copies are distributed to players upon admittance to the team. It is just easy: follow or implement what is stated there. If the offence committed can be found the list, I inform them of their violation and punishment through formal letter. If an immediate disciplinary action is needed, I use my discretionary power wisely. I just always remember that in all disciplinary action I impose, it must always be for the good of the team and for tha good of the game as well.
Hello!
I went to see the training of my local team of different age groups. The coaches swore at the 14-16 years old guys very harshly. What do you think about it? Because in my opinion it is very inappropriate and uninspiring.
Attila from Hungary