COSL COACHES CORNER
The COSL Coaches Corner is a place dedicated to our volunteer coaches. The Coaching Resources and Practice Drills below access information only available to coaches and admin staff.
COSL Coaches:
Please use this link to our 2024 COSL Coach Resources where you will be able to access helpful information, including the Master Practice Schedule (Master Schedule now closed to viewing) and other previously sent coach-only emails.
This link for DRILLS, also located in your coach account menu, gives you access to countless resources for practice ideas.
2024 COSL JAMBOREE MASTER SCHEDULE
Thank you so much for coaching; we appreciate you!
RECOMMENDED GAME FORMATIONS
4v4 and 5v5- At 4v4 we want to teach shapes instead of position. Coach a diamond shape. The top of the diamond would be the typical forward, the sides would be the right and left midfielder, and the bottom of the diamond would be the typical defender. After a goal is scored, at the start of the game or halftime, encourage players to get back into their diamond shape. With 5v5 it’s a diamond plus a goalkeeper (2nd grade only). Another great option is the square or box shape. 2-2. Two defenders and two attackers.
7v7- At 7v7 we encourage teaching a diamond shape with two in the middle. At this age you can now start calling the positions by name as well. Other recommended formations: Two triangle or a 2-1-2-1 plus a goalkeeper. Or 2 defenders, 3 midfielders, 1 forward (2-3-1). 3 defenders, 2 midfielders, 1 forward (3-2-1). We do not recommend a 2-2-2 as players typically have no width.
9v9- At 9v9 we encourage two stacked diamonds such as a 3-1-3-1. Other recommended formations: 3 defenders, 3 midfielders, 2 forward (3-3-2).
As always, we support whatever you want to do and these are just suggestions.
