A Message to Beginning Coaches, by BJ Guerra

The Volunteer Coach is a very significant part of the AUCSC Organization.The kids that you will be coaching develop physically and mentally at different rates.This will create a range of ability levels that you will need to be aware of when planning your practices. AUCSC has created many programs to help volunteer coaches organize activities and games that will allow all of the players to be succesful and have fun.If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please read the Beginning Coaches Message and contact the AUCSC Administrator for more information. Below are some of the programs and events that we will be conducting for the Fall '04 season. I am very excited to be a part of AUCSC and I hope that you will find this season to be both fun and exciting. Contact me, BJ Guerra, if you have any questions. racing games

Coaching Certifications
Every coach in AUCSC must complete one coaching course WITHIN ONE YEAR of accepting the assignment. Courses are offered year-round. Call South Texas Youth Soccer Association for details at 512-863-4969 or www.stxsoccer.org

Please check our Clinics page for current AUCSC held coaching clinics or the above website of South Texas Soccer for more dates for upcoming modules.

"Guest Coaching" from BJ Guerra
These sessions will be Mondays 5:30-6:30pm (session 1), 7:00-8:00pm (session 2). BJ will do a training session with your team, serving as a "guest coach" for the players and "coaching mentor" for the coach. COACHES SHOULD PLAN TO PARTICIPATE! All age groups are welcome. To sign up contact BJ by phone (784-8709) or e-mail.

PLEASE NOTE: Each team is only allowed 2 (two) sessions per season.

U7/U8 & U9/U10 Academy
The program commences September 10 from 6:00-7:30 at Westcreek and will be conducted by AUCSC Staff Coaches. This program is dedicated to providing a FUN, but challenging soccer environment for the players. The emphasis is placed on FUN and player development, through an age appropriate training program. Each child is challenged at a level which is appropriate for their stage of development. AUCSC prides itself in offering the most enjoyable and rewarding soccer experience for our players. Academy sessions are every Friday. Registration is required and you can register online. Cost for the program is $30 and includes a training T-shirt. Cheap Cigarettes

Goalkeeping Training
Offered to U9 players and older. Training is on Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 on field 5 at Westcreek.

Monthly Coaching Symposiums
Coaches work with BJ on training methods for techniques and tactics appropriate for the level of the age groups. Be attired to play, coaches will participate! Bring note taking material as well. U8 and younger, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. & U9 and older, 7:30 - 8:30. The symposiums are held at Westcreek, on the following dates: September 29, October 27, November 10. mugen power 3400mah battery Tablet P

Div III Academy & Skills Training
This program is on Wednesdays, at Westcreek, field 3C and for U11 and up players. The individual skillbuilding is from 5:30 - 6:30. You do not need to register, as you just show up. The team training is Wednesdays, at Westcreek, field 3C, 7:00 - 8:30. You do need to sign up for the team training. You can call BJ at (784-8709) or send him an e-mail.

Game Observation and Assistance
Throughout each season: BJ, Jose, Age group commissioners, Vice Presidents, and AUCSC Staff observe games of all age groups, as much as possible. We observe and can assist coaches as they desire. We are here for you and to serve as a source of information. Please feel free to communicate your opinions to us about the various qualities of ALL your players. Please forward BJ Guerra your rosters with names and uniform numbers AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.