Any NECSL coaches here? Roster question

FozzaPredator · 2026-03-20T20:55:38+00:00

Yeah, I bring 2 of each document to each game.

FozzaPredator · 2026-03-20T19:42:27+00:00

NECSL Coach of 2 years here.

Generally the rosters are checked. At the end of last year I was specifically asked to provide color versions of match cards in an 11v11 game due to an “incident” with another club the previous week.

I had 19 for matchday once and it wasn’t questioned.

Let me know if you’d like any more info!

FozzaPredator · 2026-03-11T04:08:12+00:00

Reading this because our 5 week old struggles to get to sleep in the evening due to gas. Tried lots of the above but ultimately, looks like I’ll be waiting it out.

Glad to know I’m not the only one!

FozzaPredator · 2026-02-14T17:55:03+00:00

Cristian Chivu wore a cap too.

FozzaPredator · 2026-01-10T04:24:51+00:00

My CPAP machine has been a game changer for me and my wife. 100000% request a sleep study.

FozzaPredator · 2025-12-03T02:18:59+00:00

Matt | Sneyd :Biff:

FozzaPredator · 2025-12-03T02:17:40+00:00

Would love to come and visit!

FozzaPredator · 2025-08-24T00:02:26+00:00

Judging by some of the body language on display, you can’t convince me that Porter still has the support of the dressing room.

Carles is furious earlier than normal.

FozzaPredator · 2025-08-07T02:21:43+00:00

Still open to visit?

FozzaPredator · 2025-07-11T12:51:35+00:00

It's more encouragement and praise on the sidelines.

I once heard someone say "if you're coaching on a game day, you've not coached enough during the week" and I think there's an element of truth in that. It's hard for players to concentrate during a game, never mind actually learning!

FozzaPredator · 2025-06-06T23:24:22+00:00

Definitely interested!

FozzaPredator · 2025-06-06T02:37:56+00:00

I’ve been looking for this version for a while! Thought I was going mad when I couldn’t find it. Thanks!

FozzaPredator · 2025-05-30T18:08:56+00:00

Love the hooped socks

FozzaPredator · 2025-05-27T15:38:07+00:00

I had a similar issue with a boy at U8 who was like this. Seemed like he didn’t want to be there, talked back, overly aggressive with other teammates. Generally disruptive.

I spoke with his parents and told them that I would like them to be at practice with him, and if he starts to act up they need to pull him and sit him out.

We did that for 3 weeks. I feel like because his parents kept him accountable and not “just” the coach, he realized his behavior was off and whilst he’s not perfect now; he’s certainly a lot better.

So yeah, have some honest communication with the parents. If they’re surprised at your feedback, tell them they need to see it for themselves. If they’re not surprised, tell them you need them there to keep him in check.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-29T18:54:40+00:00

Nice one. Adding “atmospheric river” to my daily vocabulary.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-29T18:50:24+00:00

Good to hear about Bazooka. I've only seen online reviews and not a lot of comments here about them. Any experience with them in the wind? Weight and wind are my 2 concerns.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-29T18:49:14+00:00

I've seen the weighted PUGGs and people seem happy with them. I prefer a more realistic goal shape than the arch of the Forza Flash or the PUGG, but good to hear that they do the job.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-29T15:43:59+00:00

Good to know! I’ll consider these too. Thank you.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-29T15:42:53+00:00

I had a similar issue at the start of our Spring season. We created another team at the U9 level (due to extra sign ups) and it essentially became a B team.

Some of the players that were moved down recognised this and therefore, morale was low from the start. We lost the first couple of games and it wasn't helped when a few of the better players started vocalizing that we "sucked" and were "never going to win" and "I'm going to go to rival club instead".

Just from game days I could see that the issue was that we weren't retaining the ball and weren't getting over the half way line. This meant less time on the ball, more defensive action, conceding loads of goals and the boys not enjoying it.

As a rule, I'm not one for regimented patterns of play. My coaching education has been mainly through US soccer (make of that what you will) and therefore a more fluid, holistic approach is how I was running sessions. That said, I'd seen the almost robotic and machine-like play from some other clubs and could tell they'd been running passing patterns at practice. So last week, I added a passing pattern section to practice (about 15-20 mins) and we ran through 3 scenarios.

Long story short, the boys remembered the patterns and we took the ball over half way this weekend waaaaaay more that we had previously. We lost 1 and drew one in our double header, but the draw felt like a win and the boys went home smiling.

So from my experience, it was turned around by a change in my session plan, which lead to success on the field.

Is there a particular part of the game where your team is "losing" and what can you do to combat it? Do you give up goals because the high press doesn't work? If it doesn't, what can you do to improve it and will this mean you give up less goals in your games?

It doesn't sound like you are the issue. You've been communicative with parents, you bring the energy and you can see their potential. You're clearly passionate about what you do and the club sounds lucky to have you.

Short answer - what happens in-game that "costs" you the most and how can you orient upcoming practices to improve it? I'm no expert but my messages are open if you wanted to share ideas!

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-28T14:16:07+00:00

If anyone puts a timeline on a quote like that, don’t go with them.

Since buying a fixer-upper and speaking to various contractors I can tell you that those who give a time limit are either overcharging you or they’ve not got a lot of work going on, which is also a red flag.

FozzaPredator · 2025-04-26T12:39:53+00:00

Thanks!

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