COACH (GAME DAY) PRE-GAME RESPONSIBILITIES:           -Arrive early               -Check weather and field conditions              …Establish team sideline area               -Greet team manager  …Check equipment and paperwork…Game card, Player passes, etc.               -Greet players!              …Check equipment & injuries  …Pre-name team captains (each player should get that honor)  …Have your starting line-up ready and substitutions scheduled  …Rotate all players through the goalkeeper position during the season               -Greet opposing coach               -Greet game officials …Prepare players for equipment check, players pass check and coin toss                                           PRE-GAME WARM-UP ROUTINE              -Prepare players Mentally and Physically.             Mental...   -Give specific game instructions to: Individuals, Groups     and Team               -Motivate and Review game assignments               Physical...                 -Assign light running               -Assign stretching without bouncing               -Provide gradual build-up toward game action               -Team cheer   TRADITIONAL FIRST HALF RESPONSIBILITIES             -Become an observer!               -Look for strengths and weaknesses in your team   -Look for strengths and weaknesses in the opposing team               -Take notes of the strengths and weaknesses               -Keep accurate time of everyone playing 50% of the game               -Prepare to make adjustments at half-time   TRADITIONAL HALF-TIME RESPONSIBILITIES               -Gather the team in a defined, secluded area.               -Allow players to relax...and seek feedback               -Encourage players to replenish liquid.               -Check for injuries.               -Give specific adjustments to:              a. Individuals                        b. Group                        c. Team                    (as necessary)               -Give/Review 2nd half assignments                             -Show enthusiasm and support!   TRADITIONAL SECOND-HALF RESPONSIBILITIES              -Continue to observe   -Substitute at appropriate times so that everyone plays 50% of the game               -Look for major weaknesses in his team               - Write down those weaknesses   -Prepare to improve those weaknesses at the next practice session    Note: Soccer coaches are traditionally great observers. They seldom become emotionally involved in the action… they avoid managing players' actions; nor do they assess or assist the referee!