12U Coach Pre-Course Review Quiz

The AYSO National Coaching Program is accredited by:

• National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education

• National Association of Coach Educators

• Nice Coaches Are Committed to Engagement

• National Alliance of Coach Administrators

AYSO’s Vision is:

• To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment

  based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies.

• Everyone Plays!

• To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

• Have fun...at ALL costs!

When doing an instep kick, keep your eyes on your opponent.

• True

• False

When dribbling, keep the ball close and under control.

• True

• False

• Both

When striking through the center of the ball with the inside of the foot, follow through in the

direction of the pass.

• True

• False

• Who cares?!?!?!

When controlling the ball with the inside of the foot, withdraw the surface of the foot as the ball

connects.

• True

• False

• Doesn't matter

The attacking principle of play “support” is countered defensively by:

• Score

• Pressure

• Cover

• Dribble

Players interchanging positions (filling in for one another as needed) and moving off the ball

best describes the attacking principle of “support.”

• True

• False

Heading is introduced at 12U.

• True

• False

• Concussion Awareness

What approach best aligns with an AYSO Philosophy?

• CAKE: Children Always Kick Everything

• PIE: Positive Instruction and Education

• CHOC: CoacHes Over Complicate

• POP: Passion Over Participation