Welcome to the Coaches Corner!
Thank you for volunteering to coach! We couldn’t do this without you!
The Coaches Corner is intended to be a tool for you to be the best coach you can be to help support the growth of the athletes while making sure they have fun.
Coach Todo List
- Register as a Coach
- Complete SafeSport Training
- Complete HeadsUp Concussion Training
- Read and agree to the Coaches Code of Conduct
- Understand the laws of the game
Register as a Coach
- Register as a coach: (You must use your full legal name.)
- Go to the register page
- A new window will pop up. Select Coach/Admin Registration and enter your user name and password. (This is the same username and password you used for your child’s registration. If you didn’t register your child then create a new account)
- If you are new click on Add New Parent/Guardian. If you are returning click continue.
- Follow the prompts and fill out the forms.
Trainings
- These trainings are required before you begin practices.
- These are also required for anyone that will spend a significant amount of time training with the athletes.
- This does not include a parent that will step in for 1 practice or game while you are unavailable.
If you are new, the training will take about 3 hours. Returning coaches will take about an hour.
Instructions on how to upload your certificates
- Complete SafeSport Training
- Look for an email in your inbox with the link to go to safesport training.
- Register an account or login and complete the training.
- Complete HeadsUp Concussion Training
- Click here to open the training
- Register an account or login and complete the training
Conduct and Rules
- Read and agree to the Coaches Code of Conduct
- Understand the laws of the game
Coaching Articles
Differences in Cleats. Soccer vs Football or Baseball
Soccer Cleats have no toe spike. Shorter cleats allow player to stay closer to the ground and keep balance. This helps to prevent injury to other players during higher kicks if the foot leaves the ground. Flexible leather means more durability since many players will use their toe to kick the ball. Also gives a…
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What is Offside?
Offside is a tough rule to get comfortable with and it’s a very important rule to understand as a parent or fan, player and coach. It’s especially important to understand the difference between being in an offside position and being offside. In this article we’ll help you as a parent or fan to understand the…
What is the Mercy Rule and Why Do We Have It?
You can quickly find the full definition of the Mercy Rule in our Laws of the Game here: https://westunitedsoccer.org/policies/west-united-youth-soccer-laws-of-the-game/#Mercy_Rule For our purposes we’ll quickly explain the rule as adding and removing a player from teams each time a 3 goal difference is achieved between the two teams. Why do we have this rule? WUYSL is…
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What Is the Build Out Line and Why Do We Use It In u8/9?
You can quickly find the full definition of the Build Out Line in our Laws of the Game here: https://westunitedsoccer.org/policies/west-united-youth-soccer-laws-of-the-game/#Build_Out_Line Intent Encourage development of the youth players by promoting playing out of the back in a less pressured setting. Rules During Play When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play…
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US Soccer Grassroots – Play, Practice, Play
What is Play-Practice-Play? Play-Practice-Play is a US Soccer Grassroots developed philosophy designed around a player-centered approach to coaching. The concept of Play-Practice-Play is to allow young players to experience the game and game-like situations as much as possible. This approach encourages developing practices that do not have children standing in lines, running laps and participating in drills that…
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Age groups
U4/5
- Game Info:
- 10 minute quarters
- 3 minute breaks
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 3
- 4v4 (3 minimum)
- No offside
- Coaches are referees
U6/7
- Game Info:
- 12 minute quarters
- 3 minute breaks
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 3
- 6v6 (4 minimum)
- No offside
- Coaches are referees
U8/9
- Game Info:
- 25 minute halves
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 4
- 9v9 (6 minimum)
- Goalies
- Parent or Coach can coach only the goalkeeper
- No offside – use build out line
- Referees
U10/11
- Game Info:
- 30 minute halves
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 4
- 7 v 7 up to 9 v 9
- Goalies
- Parent or Coach can coach only the goalkeeper
- Offside
- Referees
U12-14
- Game Info:
- 30 minute halves
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 5
- 6 v 6 up to 7 v 7
- Goalies
- Offside
- Referees
U15-18
- Game Info:
- 35 minute halves
- 5 minute halftime
- Ball Size: 5
- 11v11 (9 minimum) full side
- 6 v 6 (5 minimum) small side
- Goalies
- Offside
- Referees