Coaching tips
Practical advice for youth sports coaches—from practice planning to team culture. Based on 30+ years as an athlete and experience coaching 120+ kids across soccer, floorball, and bandy.
How to Divide Your Team During Practice
The way you split players into groups affects how much every child learns. Learn when to divide by skill level, why "captains pick" needs to go, and how to create balanced groups quickly.
About These Guides
I'm Markus—former competitive bandy player (15 years in Sweden's Allsvenskan) and current youth coach. These guides share what I've learned from both sides: as an athlete who experienced good and bad coaching, and as a coach trying to give every player the attention they deserve.
Put These Tips Into Practice
QuickSquad helps you plan sessions, create balanced groups, and spend less time organizing—so you can focus on coaching.