All coaches and assistant coach are encouraged to have completed or plan to complete an

OSA Coaching course appropriate to the age groups they will be coaching.

Members may not coach more than 1 year without a license. We also have a Director of Coaching,

and other qualified coaches that will assist any coach that request assistance. Likewise, the OSA

courses are reimbursable please check with the board.  Each coach, assistant coach, and team

manager must have completed a Volunteer Disclosure Form and returned the form to JP'S FEED STORE

by the deadline of February 1 to be considered for a coaching position. These forms must be completed

even if you coached in the Fall season or in any previous season.  Those members that refuse to complete

the form will not be allowed to coach or work with the child per USYSA/OSA/FCSA bylaws.

 

The coaching courses recommended for each age group are as follows:

 

U06/U07/U08 - Youth Module I

U09/10 - Youth Module II

U12/U14 - E Certificate

U14/U16/U19 - D License or higher

Anyone who has completed the F Certificate should consider taking the Youth Module I & II

course as the material has changed significantly to address small-sided soccer.

 

A detailed description of each course can be found on the Coaches page at www.oksoccer.com

please direct any questions about coaching to the Director of Coaching

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As a coach it is your responsibility to be familiar with the FCSA and CNP By-laws and Standing Resolutions and the FIFA

Laws of the game (or modified rules for Under 6, 8, 9 and 10 teams). You will receive a copy of the FCSA and CNP by-laws 

if you are a new coach. These documents provide specific guidance as to the conduct of games and your responsibilities as a coach.

Ignorance of the rules is no excuse.

Various links for soccer training will be posted here soon.  For assistance in training or other coaching matters please contact our Director of Coaching.