Dear SAY Coaches,

As we kick off a new fall soccer season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for generously volunteering your time and energy to support your community's soccer programs. Your dedication is the cornerstone of growing the game, and we are thrilled to welcome you to this exciting journey.

This newsletter is designed to assist you with continued learning, provide valuable resources, and encourage you to be fully prepared for the season ahead. We wish you the best of luck as you begin to prepare for the season ahead. Remember, the fun and excitement that the kids experience on the field are a direct result of your efforts.

Let's make this season unforgettable for everyone involved!

Our one-stop resource guide is designed to help both new and returning coaches prepare for the upcoming season. Here, you will find coaching guidelines, the coach code of ethics, safety policies, and a wealth of additional coaching resources. We highly encourage you to use the last half of the guide to help you understand what players can do and should be taught at certain ages

Before you step on the field, make sure that you have familiarized yourself with your organization’s playing rules. We encourage you to share these with parents prior to the first match. Be prepared, knowledgeable and have a clear understanding of the laws of the game.  

If you are interested in furthering your coaching education, check out these great courses from our national partner network:

US Soccer – Grassroots Education

LINK: US Soccer Learning Center

United Soccer Coaches – eLearning courses

LINK: United Soccer Coaches eLearning Courses

US Soccer Foundation – Coach Mentor Course

LINK: US Soccer Foundation Coach Education

Positive Coaching Alliance – Online courses

LINK: PCA Online Courses

This app allows you to create practice plans, select training topics, show you videos and easy to understand diagrams, keep you organized with the use of age-appropriate soccer activities. 

Positive coaching alliance provides 100’s of articles and resources for ALL coaches. Their goal is to help you create positive sports experiences for all participants. We encourage you to dive into their content and continue to leverage their knowledge to improve your team environment. 

Don’t have all the coaching gear you need for the season? Visit our SAY Soccer store powered by Sator Soccer for all the latest in goals, cones, pinnies, and coach planning tools. 

Use the link below to access coupons for great savings at Dick's Sporting Goods! Offer valid in-store only.

SAY Soccer is proud to announce our partnership with Veo, giving SAY Soccer members access to best-in-class video capture and analysis solutions. Veo is committed to enabling sports teams of all levels to record and stream their matches at an affordable price, and SAY Soccer members will receive a discounted rate on their Veo camera.

Make sure friends and family never have to miss a match again! Learn how live streaming and recording matches could look for your organization.

Click the link below to learn more about Veo, including their brand new and most affordable offering, the Veo Cam 3.

Please note that this list below is NOT partnered with SAY Soccer and is provided as additional resources that could benefit our volunteer coaches for the season:

Coaching Soccer 101 - Features a range of coaching tips, drills, and game strategies for recreational coaches.

Soccer Xpert - Offers practice drills, coaching tips, and tactical advice for soccer coaches. Soccer Xpert

The Coaching Manual - Features a comprehensive library of drills, coaching videos, and session plans. The Coaching Manual

Grassroot Soccer - Provides resources and training materials focused on grassroots and recreational soccer. Grassroots Soccer

World Football Academy - Offers coaching courses, articles, and resources for soccer coaches of all levels. World Football Academy