Coaching Resources

New to coaching? Here’s how to get started, by the numbers:

Read an introduction to the soccer program and about how to prepare for your season here!

It is critical that coaches understand concussions, weather threats, player medical devices, and the blood rule.

Once you get your team roster, you'll need to contact your team. Here's what to say.

Full Guide — Table of Contents

Introduction: An introduction to coaching.
Safety Important!: Review important safety policies, including concussions, weather threats, player medical devices, and the blood rule. Pay special attention to the information in this topic.
Spirit and Philosophy: Soccer is about the community, not the wins and losses. The park rules are also here.
Seasonal Controls: The Laws of the Game are customized each season depending on the number of sign-ups.
Seasonal Rule Changes: A summary of the laws and rules which have changed since last season.
Contacting Players: Contacting your team for the very first time, or to notify them of things like cancellations
Practices: General practice information appropriate for players of all ages
Rules of the Game: The Laws of the Game are modified to accommodate age-specific competitions in the program.
Coaches’ Meeting Slide Show: Here’s the slide show that summarizes everything taught to coaches in the training meeting.
Rules for Coaches: The rules that govern coaches and team officials.
Basic Soccer Skills: Basic soccer skills appropriate for players of all ages
IFAB LOTG: International Football Association Board Laws of the Game