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Make a Difference on the Field: Become a Volunteer Coach!

We're a parent-run organization and we need you! Join our dedicated team of volunteer coaches and make a positive impact on your child's experience and the entire community.

Benefits:

Minimal time commitment: Just 1 hour a week is all it takes to make a difference.
Supportive network: You'll be part of a like-minded community of parent coaches who will support and guide you along the way.
Enjoyable events: Participate in fun activities like the draft and coaches' dinners.
See your child thrive: Witness your child's growth and development firsthand while fostering a love for the sport/activity.

Ready to Join Us?

Take a quick look at the information in the section above and fill out the application form to get started!

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Coaching Guidelines

1. Safety Comes First: Ensure the safety of your young players. All equipment should be well maintained, and the field should be properly marked and free of hazards. Encourage players to wear appropriate safety gear, such as shin guards and mouth guards.

2. Focus on Fun: The primary goal of youth soccer is to have fun. Make sure your players are enjoying themselves and are motivated to return week after week. Try to mix up practices and drills to keep things fresh and exciting.

3. Teach the Basics: Make sure all players understand the fundamental rules of the game, such as offside and throw-ins. Teach players proper technique for passing, shooting, and dribbling.

4. Keep it Positive: Encourage players in a positive way. Avoid negative comments, yelling, and criticism. Praise players for their effort, not just their accomplishments.

5. Emphasize Teamwork: Soccer is a team sport, so emphasize the importance of working together. Encourage players to support and help each other, and avoid singling out individual players.

6. Be Inclusive: Make sure all players feel welcome and included. Avoid favoritism and give everyone equal playing time.

7. Set Realistic Goals: Set achievable goals for your team and individual players. Celebrate small victories and encourage players to keep improving.

8. Communicate Effectively: Keep parents informed about practice schedules, game times, and any other important information. Make sure players understand your instructions and ask for clarification if needed.

9. Lead by Example: Set a good example for your players by showing good sportsmanship, respect for officials, and a positive attitude.

10. Have Fun: Remember that coaching youth soccer is supposed to be fun for everyone involved. Keep a positive attitude and enjoy the experience!

Gameplay Rules

2 X 25 minutes Halves with a 5 minute half-time break.
No Use of the head or hands.
No Parents are allowed to enter the field of play for ANY REASON, unless to attend to an injured child.
If a Coach is confronted with an adversarial situation at any time they must seek out Drew or Mark or David or Lyndsay immediately.
No Changing ends at half time.
Offsides: Obvious offsides should be called - for example a player located a couple feet beyond defender.
Throw-ins: Completed with 2 feet planted, ball over head. Incorrect throws will result in (1) repeat, not change of possession. After (1) repeat, it will result in a change of possession.
Tripping and Shoving: Obvious shoves and trips should be called. If the infraction is deemed severe or agressive, a 2 minute timeout can be issued to the offending party.
Hand Balls: Called when intentional, ref/coach discretion.
Goal kicks: Opposing team to retreat to midfield.
Goalies: No hands used on pass back. Once picked up on save and placed down, can not pick ball up again.
Free kicks and indirect kicks are allowed.
Players should be removed from game for 5 minutes if disrespectful to ref/coaches.
Substitute players (Team bench) should be on the sideline, not behind or around the goal.
Tie Game - 5 minute OT - running clock no sudden death. Games end in draw after the 5 minutes if goal is not scored. (Playoffs will result in Penalty kicks after 5 min OT)

FIFA mandated rules with a little bit of "best judgement"

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