Coaches

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Welcome Coaches to Youth Soccer! Thanks for stepping forward to make this a fun, learning experience for the kids.  We'll try to use this web page as a way to communicate important information regarding the upcoming season as well as information that is of general interest to you as a youth soccer coach.

Volunteer application - click

µ Return one to WCSC PO Box 1880, West Chester 45071 each season!

Score Reporting: Click here for process!

Want to submit a picture to the Pulse Journal?

Send your story and pix to the sports desk at smatthews@coxohio.com

How to request a reschedule – sorry - not all requests will be approved! Click here for the reschedules!

Weather Definition: Click here!

Medical Release forms: Click here – Coaches – please carry with you at all times.

Passers Rules – click here!

Instructional Rules – click here!

Referee fees: The HOME coach is responsible for the referee fees for BOTH (ALL) referees. Please pay them the exact amount before the start of the game. Home teams are also responsible for colors if there is a uniform color conflict. If you need to borrow scrimmage vests for your game – please send a parent or player to the concession stand for a bag of vests and return them immediately following your game. The HOME coach is responsible for providing a game ball as well.

• Coaching Clinics - Attend a Soccer Licensing Clinic!
• Cincinnati United - Our limited partnership with Cincinnati United results in coach training. Please click on this link for the details for the next convention:
• OSYSA Coaches Clinics - Ohio South Youth Soccer Association (OSYSA) has a tradition of certifying soccer coaches with numerous licenses scheduled at various locations around Ohio South. Thousands of coaches have completed OSYSA CEP Licenses since the ever-changing curriculum was developed many years ago.
• SAY Annual General Meeting - Each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) SAYwill be hosting clinics to further your qualifications in coaching and refereeing. New and only available at the AGM will be the NSCAA Regional Diploma. This is a 2-day course starting on Friday night. This course is for anyone who is interested in furthering their coaching knowledge beyond entry level and/or working with players in the 11-18 years age range. Anyone is welcome to sign-up for the class but SAY strongly recommends that you are NSCAA State level or are SAY Area certified. The class is limited in size (35), signing up on time is recommended. Class cost $55 for SAY members and $65 for non-SAY members.
  
  Additionally, new this year will be drill clinics for coaches in three different age divisions, U8, U12 and U16. In these clinics, you will be taught and go through drills to help further the skills of your players. In order to receive your Qualified Coach Certification you must attend at least 2 clinics plus the Coaches Roundtable meeting. The Coaches Roundtable will be your chance to discuss different ideas and problems in teaching skills to the young soccer player today.
  
  Referees classes at the AGM will include the Upgrade clinic and the Clinic Instructor Demo. Watch for more details in the next CenterCircle and Cyber Circle. If you are interested in registering for any of the clinics, registration forms will be available in January. Watch the January CenterCircle, and CyberCircle for details, or visit AGM forms. If you have any questions about these clinics please call the National Office at 800-233-7291 or 513-769-3800.

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Soccer Code of Ethics

Principles of Conduct

Safety

1. My first responsibility is the health and safety of all participants.
2. It is recommended that coaches become certified in the basic first aid and are aware of their club, league or state requirements in this area.
3. Be prepared to handle first aid situations as well as medical emergencies at all practices and games, both home and away:
• Have and know how to use a properly supplied first aid kit/ice
• 911 emergency procedures/telephone location
• location of nearest emergency medical facilities
• always carry emergency medical release forms and team safety and information cards
• follow up all injuries with parents/guardians
4. Know and understand the Laws of the Game
5. Inspect players equipment and field conditions for safety reason
6. Utilize proper teaching and instructing of players regarding safe techniques and methods of play
7. Implement appropriate training programs to make sure players are fit for practice and competition.
8. Supervise and control your players so as to avoid injury situations.

Player Development

1. Develop the child's appreciation of the game.
2. Keep winning and losing in proper perspective
3. Be sensitive to each child's development needs.
4. Educate the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of the game for their level.
5. Implement rules and equipment modification according to the players age group.
6. Allow players to experience all positions.
7. Players need to have fun and receive positive feedback.
8. Practice should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
9. Provide the appropriate number of training sessions and games according to the player's stage of development.
10. Strive to help each player reach his or her full potential and be prepared to move to the next stage of development.

Ethics

1. Strive to maintain integrity within our sport.
2. Know and follow all rules and policies set forth by clubs, leagues, state, and national associations.
3. Work in the spirit of cooperation with officials, administrators, coaches and spectators to provide the participants with the maximum opportunity to develop.
4. Be a positive role model
5. Set the standard for sportsmanship with opponents, refereed, administrators and spectators.
6. Keep sort in proper perspective with education.
7. Encourage moral and social responsibility
8. Just say no to drugs and alcohol.
9. Coaches should continue their own education in the sport.

Coaches

What can YOU do to make the game of soccer more enjoyable for the players and easier for the referee to manage? 

1. Take a course on the Laws.
2. Be accepting of the referee's decisions.
3. Remain calm. 
4. Do not make loud, offensive remarks.
5.  Concentrate on coaching, rather than on the accuracy of referee's decisions. 
6. Be a role model of fair play. 
7. Be positive; avoid confrontation with any official during games, leave the decisions to the players.
8.  Attend coaching classes to learn the most effective ways to conduct practices. 
9. Give good guidelines to parents. 
10. Set high standards. 
11. Be firm with parents at games. 
12. Teach skills and fair tactics. 
13. Discourage unfair gamesmanship. 
14. Communicate with parents often in meetings and social gatherings. 
15. Play the game and encourage parents to play and to referee. 
16. Referee games.
17. Delegate responsibilities.

Any Rule Changes

• Will be covered at the coaches meeting!

Rain-Outs and Rescheduling Games

· Coaches are not permitted to cancel a game. Cancellations come at the discretion of the club officials.

µ Please contact WCSC with any questions.

µ Weather – click here!

µ Reschedules: How to request a reschedule – sorry - not all requests will be approved!

State License Clinics

The Ohio South Youth Soccer Association offers a number of State License Clinics throughout the year.  These clinics are an excellent way to increase your knowledge of the game.  Information regarding the clinics can be found at http://www.osysa.com/.