Coaches
Anyone interested in coaching, assisting, or volunteering for the league, Needs to fill out a Coaches Application Form!
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 distr