Every Player needs a ball. As the coach you should probably have some extras just in case some kids forget, however the expectation is that each child should bring their own. Many times the league will provide some balls for the coach to use during the season. You should also have a ball pump and needles available to keep the balls inflated. Shinguard's. Every player should wear shinguards. It is important to practice with them on so the kids are used to them for the games. Many leagues require these for both practice and games, so the sooner the kids get used to them the better. Water Bottle. Every player needs a water bottle with their name on it. The coach may want to bring some for the kids that forget their own. Small Soccer Cones. There are really two types of cones on the market. Small cones as you traditional picture them and what are called disk cones. These cones are ideal for marking areas for small sided games. As a rule of thumb, consider having 2 cones per player (e.g., 30 cones for 15 players). A Whistle. Save your voice. Whistles are not expensive and are an easy way to teach the kids when to stop and start. A Way To Identify "Teams". The most common way to do this is through colored vests. Many times the league will provide coaches with the vests (also called pennies, or bibs), or you can buy them at your local sporting goods store. There a many alternative ways to identify teams, so you can always use your imagination and have some fun with this one. Assistants. Parents will often want to stay and watch the practice. Get them involved as assistants. The more active you can keep the kids, the more fun they will have. Use parents to shag balls if nothing else. A watch or stopwatch. You will need to time your drills and practice sessions. A stopwatch is the easiest, however any watch will do. An Equipment Bag. Keep your coaching supplies in one place. Keep your clipboard, pennies, cones, etc so your not running around only to find you forgot something you needed at practice. You may also want to keep a supply of band-aids and instant ice packs, as these seem to be miracle cures for kids with bumps and bruises. Some type of Goal. This is not essential, however it is visually satisfying for the players to see the ball hit the back of the net. There are quite a few portable mini-goals on the market ranging in price from inexpensive to extravagant. However, cones, clothing, books, anything that identifies two goal posts will work.
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