We are very thankful for all of those who volunteer to be coaches for youth soccer. We know that coaches spend countless hours, on and off the field, preparing for games, practices, etc. This page has all of the resources a coach should need, from how to become a coach to drills, concussion information and more.
How to become a coach:
1) To become a coach, you will need to contact your school or organization's soccer coordinator. Each organization has a process in which they approve coaches. Contact information for all coordinators can be found at the Member District's page.
2) Once approved by the district, you will need to complete the SAY Background Screening and BEFORE you may begin to coach.
3) All coaches MUST also complete the online concussion training offered by "Heads-Up" Concussion Training or by NFHS Learning and print off the certification of completion and give that to your coordinator BEFORE you may begin to coach. Every coach must take this online course every 3 years.
4) All coaches MUST complete SafeSport training every year. Coordinators will provide access to the online training, FREE of charge to SAY Soccer members. Year 1 of training will be the main course, while years 2 through 4 will be refresher training. Year 5 will again be the main course of training.
4) The individual district may have other procedures you will need to complete as well, so work closely with the coordinator.
Resources for Coaches
Coaches Code of Conduct: This outlines how coaches associated with our league and member schools & organizations, are expected to behave while attending any soccer function to ensure that everyone has a fun soccer experience.
Social Media Policy: All coaches in WCSA must adhere to the WCSA Social Media Policy.
SAY Rule Book: A resource to start learning about the game and it's a great place to go when you don't understand why a call was made.
Communication: Coaches must direct all questions and concerns to their school or organization's soccer coordinator. Each soccer coordinator can either resolve the questions or concerns, or they will direct them to WCSA league officials.
2024 WCSA Supplemental Rules: These rules are variations from the SAY Rule Book that WCSA operates from and how games are managed.
SAY Soccer Coaching Resources: SAY National has a variety of resources on their website for all coaches to utilize for being a member of SAY Soccer.
2024 Referee Fees:
Passers: $12 per team - 1 referee (Cash breakdown recommendation: $10 - 1, $1 - 2)
Wings: $26 per team - 2 referees (Cash breakdown recommendation: $20 - 1, $5 - 1, $1 - 1)
Strikers: $30 per team - 2 referees (Cash breakdown recommendation: $20 - 1, $10 - 1)
Kickers: $40 per team - 3 referees (Cash breakdown recommendation: $20 - 1, $10 - 1, $5 - 1, $1 - 5)