Training Resources:
Age assisted training can be found here. These plans are setup to assist you in creating a
practice for each skill level.
Massachusettes Youth Program
Massachusettes Youth Program
Other Coaching Resources:
Be sure to pick up a copy of our own coaching guide at the YSA office
or at one of our coaching meetings/training sessions before the season.
It's full of games and exercises to do with the kids and many helpful
hints to guide you through your season as a YSA coach.
YSA is always in need of coaches and assistant coaches. If you are interested please email the office.
- Coach & Assistant Coach: No experience necessary. Set weekly team practice schedule and organize age-appropriate practice drills to teach players basic soccer skills, rules and good sportsmanship. Coaches of birth year 2009-2013 teams share referee responsibilities for their games. YSA provides an informational coaches’ meeting at the beginning of the season. Additional coaching resources are available via links on the YSA website ( www.ysasoccer.org) . All volunteer Coach and Assistant Coach positions are subject to criminal background checks pursuant to the SAY National Volunteer Screening Policy.
Sites of Coaching Organizations:
Sites of Coaching Exercises & Games:
- Parmly Billings Library (YSA has donated many materials to our local library)
-
SAY Soccer
- Pills' Drills
Sites of Soccer Magazines & Stores: