Head Coach
* Whether having a soccer background or not have the willingness to develop as a soccer coach
* U6 Team Head Coaches, optional, complete both online Safety Sport and 7v7 courses before the start of the season (Free & NWYSA Covered)
* U9 Team Head Coaches, complete online Safety Sport course before the start of the season (Free)
* U9 Team Head Coaches, optional, complete online 9v9 course before the start of the season (NWYSA Covered)
* U12/U15 Team Head Coaches, complete both online Safety Sport and 11v11 courses before the start of the season (Free & NWYSA Covered)
* If involved in multiple activities communicate this before committing to being a Head Coach
* Successfully complete risk management background check
* Attend preseason Head Coaches meeting
* Perform preseason tasks, parent intro and update call/email, parent meeting, etc.
* Implementing own philosophies, providing these philosophies do not contradict the program’s
* Help the team to conduct itself in an appropriate manner and adhere to the program’s policies and instructions
* Maintain team gear and field equipment
* Communicate player, parent, and team staff status changes, injuries, issues, etc.
* All communications must be in the common language of English to avoid division within the team and program.
* Help to maintain at least 2 adults throughout all team activities.
Assistant Coach
* U6/U9/U12/U15 Team Assistant Coaches, optional, complete online Safety Sport course before the start of the season (Free)
* U6 Team Assistant Coaches, optional, complete online 7v7 course before the start of the season
* U9 Team Assistant Coaches, optional, complete online 9v9 course before the start of the season
* U12/U15 Team Assistant Coaches, optional, complete online 11v11 course before the start of the season (NWYSA Covered)
* Assist the Head Coach in their on and off responsibilities when possible
* During game help to oversee playtime and team bench management
* All communications must be in the common language of English to avoid division within the team and program.
Priority Head Coaches
In the event there are more Head Coaches than needed for a division the decision on who is named Head Coach will be based primarily on the following:
1] Those with certification from one or both of the two national soccer coaching organizations, USSF License, USC Diploma
2] Player Background
3] Number of seasons coaching as a Head Coach
4] Proven proficiency at coaching
5] Past conduct while coaching
6] Parent Input
7] Availability
Head And Assistant Coach Noncompliance
Should a Coach fail to follow the stated program's policies or instructions a communication will be given, verbal or email. If there is further noncompliance the Coach will not be permitted to remain part of the team's staff. Should this situation result in any type of conflict the family will be dropped from the program without a refund.
Non-Parent Head Coach Pay
While the NWYSA is a volunteer-run program when a Non-Parent Head Coach is needed their seasonal pay will be determined by the age division, their qualifications, and what the program can afford to pay. Typically, U4 $250, U6 $350, U9 $450, U12, $550, U15 $650. A person's playing and coaching background and coaching licenses/diplomas will be considered and a higher amount being paid if the program can afford to do so.
