Coaches Corner
The league does not schedule practices. The fields for practice are at a first come first serve basis. If the fields are crowded we ask that you only use half the field and let another team use the other half.
The league does not provide trophies or medals.What seems to work well is to have pizza or special treats as a celebration for last game of season.
We use a ticket system at the Concession Stand for after game treats. The ticket is good for one soda/water and one candy/chips of choice. Each players registration fee covers after game snacks. Have someone pick up your tickets for your team before your game end once you know how many players from your team came that night. Of course, you can always do something on your own.
The league does not provide any equipment cones, pinnies, goal keeper jersey or gloves etc. If you do get cones, get them online from Amazon etc. Area stores want an outrageous amount for a handful of cones.
All coaches are encouraged to complete coaches education modules. Both in person and online modules are available.
Travel team coaches are REQUIRED to complete at least the free 20 minute online Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. Completion of additional modules are encouraged. SYSA will reimburse travel team coaches the $25 fee for any additional online modules taken for their age group.
Here is a link to the course education center:
US Soccer Coaches Education Center
Session Plans
Indiana Youth Soccer
Massachusetts Youth Soccer
Wlmington Youth Soccer Association
Oregon Youth Soccer Association
The Coaching Manual
North Carolina Youth Soccer
Minnesota Youth Soccer
Smedley's Soccer Site
World Class Coaching
Edge of Play
YouthCoachingDK
Soccer Coaching.net
Keep it on the Deck
Championship Productions
Soccer Toolbox
Thomas Vlaminck
Marcus DiBernardo
Grant Heywood
PPA Training
Technical Training
European Football Academy
Red BullAcademy Technical Videos
Online Soccer Academy
Yael Averbuch
Futsal
Washington Youth Soccer