coaching at scysc

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How do I sign up to coach?

All Coaches must register to coach using GotSport.
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Once registered, Coaches must complete a background check, Heads Up concussion training, and Safe Sport abuse prevention training within GotSport. Please check your acount each season to ensure your requirements are complete and up to date. 

Click here to register to coach Rec Soccer
Click here to register to coach Competitive Soccer

Why Coach Soccer At South County Youth Soccer Club?

Coaching youth soccer is a wonderful way to be more involved in your own child's youth sports experience, while also mentoring other kids in the community! Whether you have a soccer background or none at all, it is an opportunity to be a positive role model and foster skills that will help your players both on and off the field. If you are a former soccer player, this is a chance to share your love for the game and watch kids build their own passion for it. Whether overcoming a challenge, learning a new skill, or making a great play, seeing a child's face when they are successful is incredibly rewarding. 

​Coaching also opens the door to meeting like-minded individuals, whether that’s moms and dads coaching their kids' teams or meeting people who simply love the game. It allows you to be a part of a team and something bigger than yourself, building relationships that have the potential to span the rest of your life.
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What Do We expect Of Our Coaches?

The primary objective for Coaches (and every adult in the Club) is to foster a love of the game for the players. Remember, it's the "players" game.

KEY COACHING QUALITIES

• Be organized and prepared.
• Be on time. 
• Be presentable (athletic/coaching wear).
• Be a good role model for your team.
• Be enthusiastic and patient (especially with the younger groups).
• Communicate with your parents.
• Demonstrate and instill in your team our Club values: integrity, morality, physical fitness, emotional strength, athletic skills, confidence, lasting friendships, teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play and respect for all others.
• Have fun. It is fundamental to all that we do.

REC HEAD COACH REQUIREMENTS

• Complete all coaching requirements in GotSport.
• Select Assistant Coach and/or Team Manager and ensure their coaching requirements are fulfilled in GotSport. Only coaches who have registered and completed requirements may be on the field with the players.
• Attend any SCYSC Coach meetings.
• Attend one practice per week (day of the week determined by age division). Practices will be led by a professional Challenger soccer coach who will demonstrate age appropriate activitiies/drills. Coaches are then expected to break away with their teams and execute those activities/drills with their individual teams.
• Coach one game per week (Saturdays). 
• Ensure all players are wearing shin guards and cleats on the field at all times.
• Identify players who are high performing and communicate with Recreational Director for potential growth opportunities (competitive play).
• Encourage attendance of Club-wide events such as SCYSC night at URI, SCYSC night at NE Revs, etc.
• Help to enlist volunteers for the Club's Annual Seaside Classic Tournament in July. Every Rec team is expected to provide minimum of 10 volunteer hours. 

COMPETITIVE HEAD COACH REQUIREMENTS

• Complete all coaching requirements in GotSport.
• Select Assistant Coach and/or Team Manager and ensure their coaching requirements are fulfilled in GotSport. Only coaches who have registered and completed requirements may be on the field with the players.
• Super Liga: Attend Super Liga Coach meetings. Review and finalize Super Liga schedule. Approve weekly game reports. Communicate with other Super Liga coaches as needed (weather/cancellations and game changes, game report discrepencies). 
• Attend any SCYSC Coach meetings.
• Select at least one tournament to attend (fall or winter) and present to the Board (SCYSC Tournament Director). Board makes final tournament decision when SCYSC funds are involved. Coach may decide to participate in additional tournaments or special events that do not require SCYSC funds. 
• Hold 1-2 Team practices / week during fall and spring seasons.
• Encourage player attendance of weekly technical practice.
• Encourage participation in SCYSC winter training activities and seek additional team opportunities for development (winter league, fustal, etc).
• Identify players who are high / low performing and communicate with competitive director for potential growth opportunities.
• Provide opportunities for team building and encourage attendance of Club wide events (SCYSC night at URI, SCYSC night at NE Revs, etc).
• Provide support during tryouts (Coaching and/or evaluating groups).
• Help to enlist volunteers for the Club's Annual Seaside Classic Tournament in July. Every Competitive team is expected to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours.

More Helpul INformation for Coaches

• Coaching resources including rules and regulations, training information, and education. 
• Recreational program information
• Competitive program information
• Coaching Award