A Prayer for the Youth Soccer Coach

May your season bring you and your team success and fun

May you guide your players to growth on and off the field by your words and actions

May you understand and respect the officials that call your games

May health follow your team throughout the season

May you and your team respect the game

May your voice be used wisely and effectively

May your words, thoughts and actions be positive

May support from assistants, managers, and parents be so that you can do your best

May you continue to grow as a coach and seek out coaching education

May your games be without wind and if not let it be at your team’s back

May your goalkeeper and the goalposts become the best of friends

May your forwards finish with flair

May your midfielders control the game

May your defenders be quick and fair into the tackle

May the grass be cut to your liking

May the Gatorade be cold and your favorite flavor

May the ball be inflated correctly for both games and training

May your sideline behavior not hurt your reputation

May you bring honor to your club

May you convey good positive soccer to your team

May you accept both wins and losses with class

May you learn from your mistakes

May you hold standards high for you and your team

May your players and team play to their potential

May you as the coach enjoy the season