Coaches

Anyone interested in coaching, assisting, or volunteering for the league, please download the Volunteer Registration Form and send that into the league along with your child’s registration.

 Sat, Aug 28 – U8/U10 Coaching Module.

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:
  1. Teams are generally area-based.
  2. Available practice locations and special circumstances may influence team assignment.
  3. 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 $345 to WHYSA. The fee provides uniforms for the players. Sponsors receive:
  Recognition in WHYSA publications
  Business name and logo on team uniforms.