Welcome, Coach — We’re So Glad You’re Here!

Thanks for stepping up to lead and inspire our young athletes! Here’s what to do next:

• 📋 Coaching Certification
• 🏅 Coaching Expectations
• 🛡️ Key Principles on the Field
• 💬 Coaching Best Practices & Grassroots Training

✅ Coaching Certification Process

1. Register with Mass Youth Soccer

Mass Youth Soccer Registration

2. Complete Required Trainings

🛡️ SafeSport Course

• Log into your Mass Youth Soccer “My Account”
• Click the Certificates tab
• Enroll in “SafeSport Trained – U.S. Soccer Federation” (90 minutes)

🛡️ Concussion Course

• Log into your account and go to the Certificates tab
• Take the CDC Coaches version and upload your certificate

🏅 Coaching Expectations

If you run into any questions, reach out to our Coach Coordinator at coachcoordinator.HAYSA@gmail.com

⚽ Key Principles on the Field

🎯 Coaching Best Practices & Reminders

• Ask players what they learned after each practice
• Show, don’t just tell — demonstrate or ask a player to
• Praise effort over outcome
• Keep promises — follow through every time
• Never leave until every child is picked up
• Team-first mindset — prioritize team needs
• Respectful titles — use “Coach [Name]”
• Kneel to eye level with younger players
• Safety sweep before every session
• Treat every player equally — be fair regardless of skill or personality
• Celebrate each child before they leave
• Welcome input — ask what the team should work on
• End with unity: Lead the team cheer: 🗣️ “One, two, three... TEAM!”
• Lead with enthusiasm: Your energy drives effort and earns respect
• Soak it in: Coaching is a rare privilege — enjoy every moment!

📜 Beyond Basic Coaching: Grassroots Training

HAYSA will reimburse coaches for completing a Grassroots course with U.S. Soccer.
Get Certified with U.S. Soccer

📚 Coach’s Resource Library

Explore tools, books, podcasts, and training platforms to deepen your coaching journey.