CCSL encourages coaches to embrace their roles as coaches by seeking to understand not only the rules of the game, but also how to best develop our players.  As an affiliate of VYSA, USYSA, and USSF we fully support the US Soccer Player Development Initiatives.  This includes the implementation of birth year registrations, Small-Sided Games, and Grassroots courses.

Requirements for all coaches:

• Pass a background check
• Complete the Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
• Attend the mandatory coach meeting

It is highly encouraged that all coaches take a Grassroots course appropriate for the age group for which they plan on coaching. These courses are available online and CCSL will reimburse the $25 fee upon submission of receipt and certificate of completion.

Points of Emphasis:

• Build out line video
• No heading at U11 and below
• Coaching is more than X's and O's
  • Article: Double-Goal Coach Job Description 
  • PDF: Double-Goal Coach Job Description 
• Free Concussion Training from the CDC: Heads up

Additional resources for rules, ideas, drills, practice plans, videos and more.