Katy Youth Soccer Club
Serving Katy and West Houston
Coaches
KYSC Coaches Corner
To sign-up to COACH in KYSC, please click HERE first.
ALL COACHES and ASST. COACHES must create a GotSport account, please click HERE > Team & Team Officials > Individual Coach
All former and new coaches /Asst. coaches are REQUIRED to:
1. Successfully register and pass a BACKGROUND CHECK
(Every 2 years)
2. Complete the SAFESPORT training modules.
(Every year; Refresher after 1st year)
3. Complete the CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness Training
(Every 2 years)
All components are mandatory in order for the adult to receive a KidSafe Participation pass to be added to your team as a coach. Components 2, 3 and 4 are linked through the individual’s GotSoccer account.
You can access the courses by logging into your individual coach/manager account. The courses are not available through the team account.
This LINK for SafeSport training may help you with login.
Please download and review the Coaches Manual for more information regarding the training requirements and penalty for non compliance.
Thank you for volunteering your time and talents to get our kids involved in the game of soccer. Please address any questions to the VP Coaches at vp-kysc-coaches@katyyouthsoccer.com.
Coaches - Please do your best to make the games FUN for the players. If your team is dominating the game by more than 4 goals, possibly try some other strategies to make the game more enjoyable for both sides!
RESPECT On the Field! Check out this YouTube video to see how NOT to behave on the sidelines.
COACHING RESOURCES
Below we've posted some helpful links that can hopefully assist you in your role as a KYSC volunteer coach. You have taken the first step in becoming an important figure in making a difference in a child's life; helping them to learn the game of soccer, having fun, and playing with good sportsmanship!
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Coaching Clinics: A coaching clinic for new and former coaches will be conducted by Albion Hurricanes FC to help coaches plan drills for practice and game management. The clinic is free for all KYSC Coaches. The clinic is scheduled for September 19th, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Katy Youth Soccer Park on Field 20. Please click HERE to sign up.
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Want to learn more about the specifics of an "Offside" call? Then click HERE to see a great pictorial description. (The offside rule is enforced starting at the U10 and higher division games.)
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FALL 2023 Coaches Manual
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Looking for some different soccer drills to use at practices? Check out this LINK for some additional ideas. It covers U8 thru U14, with additional skill drills too.
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For the "Team Sponsor Form", please visit the SCHEDULES page to download and print the form.
STYSA bylaws require all coaches to complete a minimum coaching license (Youth Module) within one (1) year of beginning to coach. Failure to do so can result in being ineligible to continue coaching.