// Coaches’ Open House

Location: BMO Field
Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Guests include
Chris Cummins	Toronto FC Interim Head Coach
Shawn Jeffers	Toronto FC Assistant Athletic Therapist, Strength & Conditioning
Stuart Neely	Toronto FC Academy Head Coach; U18 Academy Coach
Paul Dennis	Former Director of Player Development, Toronto Maple Leafs; PhD in Sport Psychology; Sport Psychology Professor – University of Toronto & York University

The Tim Hortons Coaches’ Open House is a free, day long program incorporating both seminar and interactive on-field learning. Coaches, parents, trainers and officials will learn from the best as Toronto FC’s first team coaches and special guests take to the field and classroom to show them tips on training, match preparation, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, scouting and youth development.

Coaches will get a first hand glance at Toronto FC’s practice habits and get insight into drills and exercises that can help players develop to their highest potential. All participants will receive breakfast provided by Tim Hortons, a take home manual and a chance to win prizes throughout the day.

Schedule
8:30am-9:30am	Registration / Light Breakfast
9:00am-9:15am	Introduction to the Day with Chris Cummins
9:15am-9:45am	Seminar 1 – Strength & Conditioning/Injury Prevention
10:00am-12:30pm	On-Field Coaching Goalkeeping; Passing; Possession; Attack/Defending; Finishing; Small Sided Games
12:30am-1:00pm	Coaching Debrief
1:00pm-1:45pm	Break / Light Snack
1:45pm-2:15pm	Seminar 2 – Youth Development/Match Preparation
2:30pm-3:00pm	Seminar 3 – Sport Psychology
3:00pm-3:30pm	Debrief of Day and Q&A with Chris Cummins