RM of West St. Paul

Mini Soccer Coaches Corner:

We will not be taking any special requests regarding team placements, playing with another player, etc... unless there is a commitment to volunteer to Coach, Assistant Coach, act as Team Manager, etc...  Only those who VOLUNTEER will have their request considered (one request per registration).  Without volunteers, the program will not be able to operate.  Volunteers can be mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, big brother, big sister, auntie, uncle or cousin!   

Here is a basic rundown of what coaches are responsible for:

• Picking up Soccer Equipment from the Access Centre, bringing it to each game and returning it at the end of the season
• Introducing yourself to your team, communicating game schedules and being present at each game
• Running a few warm-up exercises with kids (e.g. a lap around the field, stretching, jumping jacks, arm circles, etc.).
• Running soccer drills and skills before games (e.g. dribbling a ball around cones, practicing shooting on net, etc.). 
• Help ensure players get equal playing time (substitute lines approximately every 3 minutes).
• Make sure players stay on the field when they are playing and on the sidelines when they are not playing.
• Help teach good sportsmanship. Encourage players to cheer on their teammates and congratulate the other team for a game well played!

That’s it! At this age, you don’t need to be a professional soccer player to coach your child’s team. In fact, it’s completely okay if you’ve never played soccer before. It’s more about teaching kids how to be a team player (taking turns on the field, passing and sharing the ball, cheering for their teammates).

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Course

Coaches can take the Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Course for the age group you plan to Coach. (Not 100% required, but GREAT TO HAVE)

• Active Start – U4-U6
• FUNdamentals – U6-U9
• LEARN TO TRAIN – U9-U12
• SOCCER FOR LIFE – U13 +

The theoretical portion of the Coaching Courses are completed ONLINE through Canada Soccer – click HERE to sign up

The on-field practical portion of the Coaches Courses are completed through Manitoba Soccer Association - Info TBA!

ALL RECEIPTS are to be submitted to  recreation@weststpaul.com for reimbursements

 

Respect in Sport (RIS) for Activity Leaders (Good for 5 years) (Not 100% required, but GREAT TO HAVE)

Free Course offered ONLINE through Sport Manitoba

If you have completed RIS in the past - click on "Click here to look it up" and input your email address that you would have used.  You will be able to see your certification date.  From that date your certification is good for 5 years.

If the date is past 5 years they will need to click "Click here to re-certify"