The best practices are often the simplest. Focus on a few key skills each session, keep activities moving, and avoid long lines or lengthy explanations. Young players learn best when they’re actively involved, having fun, and touching the ball often. Be creative with your games and challenges—if players are smiling, engaged, and learning, you’re doing it right!

Below are some free resources:

Cheatham County Soccer Association is proud to be affiliated with the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA), our state governing organization. TSSA provides coaches with valuable resources, coaching education opportunities, licensing information, training materials, and player development tools designed to help coaches at every level of the game. Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or an experienced coach, we encourage you to explore the resources available through Tennessee Soccer to continue growing your knowledge and creating the best possible experience for our players.

Visit the Tennessee Soccer Coaches page to learn more about coaching education, lesson plans, and available resources.

Mojo Youth Sports is a free app that provides everything a coach needs for a season of soccer for teams and practices. It has drills and videos to help you setup each practice session.

Hundreds of free drills and small-sided games

Search by skill (dribbling, passing, shooting, defending)

Excellent for coaches looking for fresh ideas

Large library of drills and complete sessions

Visual diagrams

Many free resources available – $$5.99 for access to everything

If you would love to have a classic whiteboard around but there simply isn’t one around, then this is the perfect app for you! That is why we started the Coach Tactical Board. This app was made exactly for you, and to make your life easier!