Coaching Resources for Parent Coaches & Volunteers
Welcome to our coaching resource library! Whether you’re a first-time parent coach or a returning volunteer, these materials from Football South Coast (FSC) will help you run fun, effective training sessions for your team.
All resources are free to download and designed specifically for junior soccer age groups.
Coaching Handbooks
Perfect for new coaches – start here!
- FSC Club Coaching Handbook: 5-9 Year Olds (PDF)
Complete guide to coaching younger players with age-appropriate drills and games - FSC Club Coaching Handbook: 9-13 Year Olds (PDF)
Coaching strategies and session plans for intermediate players
Training Session Plans
Ready-to-use full training sessions:
Ages 5-11
- Game Training Sessions: 5-11 Year Olds (PDF)
10 x 5-minute warm-up games and 19 x 5-15 minute skill-based games
Ages 8-11
- Game Training Sessions: 8-11 Year Olds – Full Sessions (PDF)
12 complete training sessions - Game Training Sessions: 8-11 Year Olds – Small Sided Games (PDF)
20 small-sided game variations
Ages 13-17
- Game Training Sessions: 13-17 Year Olds – Full Sessions (PDF)
12 complete training sessions for older players - Game Training Sessions: 13-17 Year Olds – Small Sided Games (PDF)
20 small-sided game variations
Warm-Up Games
- Warm-Up Games: 8-17 Year Olds (PDF)
Quick, engaging warm-up activities to start your sessions
Video Resources
Ball mastery skills from Flare Football:
- Ball Mastery Skill 1 (YouTube) – Suitable for ages 5-11+
- Ball Mastery Skill 2 (YouTube)
- Ball Mastery Skill 3 (YouTube)
These progressive drills help players develop close ball control and confidence.
Need Help?
First time coaching? Don’t stress! These resources are designed to make it easy. Start with the coaching handbook for your age group, pick a few games from the training sessions and have fun with it.
Questions about coaching at OFJSC? Contact us at registrar@ofjsc.com.au or message us on Facebook