Coach Mainor

Focus on: Soccer

 

 

Soccer is front and center for all classes!  Fundamental skills will be emphasized.  We are working on dribbling, trapping and basic ball handling.   Successful soccer players have excellent cardiovascular fitness, good reflexes and coordination.  It is truly a favorite worldwide sport and is one of the fastest growing youth leagues in this country!  If you want to get more familiar with rules of the game there are 17 Rules You Must Know.

Boys and girls can continue to improve their skills by trying soccer homework games:

Roll Back Homework Drill

Bunny Hop Tag 

Dribbling Skills - 5 mins from the Experts

 We have been working on dribbling skills  with an emphasis on the fundamentals.  This  series of videos is a great example of starting off right.   If you want to practice at home  - take a look at these basic instructions before moving on to more sophisticated dribbling exercises.  For all beginners the most difficult task is NOT LOOKING AT THE BALL!    

 

How to dribble on the move in basketball for kids

 

Aerobic Challenge Runs have started!

Third, Fourth and Fifth grades have just begun a running program called The Aerobic Challenge Runs! This is a progressive running program that focuses on developing cardiovascular endurance. The runs increase in time each week. Be sure to ask your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade runner about their progress in meeting this challenge.

Focus: Basketball

    

                        
This month we are continuing to work on basketball fundamentals in all grades.   We have been focusing on ball handling, dribbling,  and different types of passes.   Next we will practice the fundamentals of shooting.