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Aug, 2024

Fall '24 Coaches Newsletter

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!

Preparing for the Fall Season: Coach Requirements

If you have volunteered to coach this coming season, we highly encourage you to visit our requirements page. All coaches must be SafeSport certified, complete a concussion training course, and undergo a background screening.

 

Please note that some states may have additional requirements, so be sure to check with your local area or district for more details.

SAY Soccer Coaching Requirements

Coach Manual: Tools for the Upcoming Season

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

View Coach Manual

Know the Rules: Laws of the Game

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.  

View SAY Soccer Laws of the Game

Coaching Resources: Continuing Education

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

Coaching Tool: MOJO

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. 

Download MOJO App

From Our Partner: Positive Coaching Alliance

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. 

Visit Positive Coaching Alliance

Coach Gear: SAY Store & Dick's Sporting Goods

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. 

Visit SAY Store

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

 

 

Access DSG Coupons

New Partner: Veo

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.

Learn More about Veo

Additional Resources

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


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