Coaching Resources

If you would like information about becoming a coach, please get in touch with us at hcysc1@gmail.com.

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LAWS OF THE GAME (Soccer Rules)

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SOCCER GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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COACHING COURSES

1. US Soccer Learning Center

   • https://learning.ussoccer.com/

   • Free Intro Course Online

   • Grassroots Courses

     • Affordable Online Courses

     • In-Person Courses Available

   • Free Coaching Education Courses​

2. US Youth Soccer University

   • https://usysuniversity.org/courses

TRAINING SESSION PLANNING

1. South Texas Youth Soccer

   • https://www.stxsoccer.org/coaching-resources

   • Age-appropriate activities from US Youth Soccer

2. MOJO (mobile app)

   • Free, just find our club in the app

   • Can automatically create sessions based on age group and topic, including sessions and full-season curriculum provided by US Youth Soccer, South Texas Youth Soccer, and more

   • Can also be used for communication and a calendar for an all-in-one solution

3. SoccerXpert (mobile app)

   • Tons of individual activities and games sorted by age and topic

   • Can set up practice plans and share them with assistant coaches and/or players

   • Premium Plan available with full access to entire library for $9.99/year

4. Football DNA​

   • Session plans, activities, and full season curriculum available for purchase​

   • https://footballdna.co.uk/

TEAM COMMUNICATION & SCHEDULE

1. GroupMe

2. MOJO (mobile app)

3. GameChanger (mobile app)

4. Ollie (mobile app)

GAMEDAY & SUBSTITUTIONS

1. SubTime (mobile app)

   • Assists with ensuring players get as close to equal playing time as possible

   • Can be used ahead of the game to establish starting lineups and set reminders for substitutions

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COACHING TOOLS FOR PLAYER SAFETY

1. Concussion Protocol (Heads Up Initiative)

   • Action Plan

   • Information for Coaches

2. U.S. Soccer Weather Guidelines

   • Hot Weather Guide

   • Cold Weather Guide

3. South Texas Youth Soccer Inclement Weather Guidelines​

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KEY CONTACT INFORMATION

• Dana Hogg – President hcysc1@gmail.com

• Susan Reed – Vice-President susanmreed22@yahoo.com