Recreational League

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Coaches

Anyone interested in coaching, assisting, or volunteering for the league, please download the following form (Volunteer Form) and send that into the league along with your child's registration.

Small-Sided Rules and Philosophy, please click here.

The Team ...

• The number of players on the field and the number rostered to each team varies with age groups.

• Teams are selected according to the established policies of WHYSA:
  
  Teams are generally area-based.
  
  Available practice locations and special circumstances may influence team assignment.
  
  Nucleus of team, assistant and coach's child and sponsor's child
• ASSIGNMENTS TO PARTICULAR PRACTICE AREAS. TEAMS, OR COACHES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

The Coach ...

• Every team must have at least one coach; teams may NOT play without one.
• Head coaches must be NYSCA certified or FYSA licensed.

• Knowledge of soccer is not a requirement; training and support are provided through coaching clinics and the assistance of the age group coordinators.
• Coaches need the cooperation and assistance of the team's parents, one or more of whom should volunteer to be "Team Parent" responsible for organizing refreshments for players at games; dealing with player passes; helping with uniform and team picture distribution; and arranging carpools.

Parents & Spectators...

• Parents should ensure that players are transported to and from the practice areas and playing fields at the designated times.
• Parents should ensure that players are appropriately dressed for soccer, have their equipment ( ball, shin guards, etc ), as well as drinks and medications, if required.

• Parents should positively support their players: encourage, don't criticize.
• Questions, concerns, complaints, or suggestions about administrative matters, coaching, or the conduct of games should be discussed with league officials, but not in the presence of players.
• Let the coach do the coaching, and let the referee do the refereeing .
• Applaud skill and good sportsmanship: never exhort players to commit fouls.

• Please use the trash can provided.
• Parents or spectators behaving inappropriately will be warned and, if necessary, will be sent away by team coaches and/or league officials.

The Sponsor ...

• Businesses or individuals may sponsor a team by contributing $325 to WHYSA. The fee provides uniforms for the players. Sponsors receive:
  
  Recognition in WHYSA publications
  
  Listing on the sponsorship banners at the fields.
  
  Business name and logo on team uniforms.