Hello In House Soccer Coaches,

Thank you all for volunteering to coach our Slate Belt Soccer players. We can't express our gratitude enough for the effort we know you will be putting forth to teach the beautiful game. Below are resources to help make your coaching successful.

Code of Conduct

Coaches need to sign and return the SBYSA code of conduct within the first few practices. You can download a copy of the code of conduct here.

Resources for Coaches

• Handout from Lee Bakewell's coaches clinic
• Ready To Coach
• Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 1-6 Playlist (https://youtu.be/g0JIoHg1WX8)
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 1 'Boxes' : https://youtu.be/g0JIoHg1WX8
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 2 'Sole Rolls' : https://youtu.be/iGZfbJ5xzc8
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 3 'Inside/Outside' : https://youtu.be/7Qje9rnWdLs
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 4 'Hook Turns' : https://youtu.be/aK_3nUsVkas
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 5 'Quick Turns' : https://youtu.be/QjuJNUMhQKA
  • Basic Concepts: Ball Mastery 6 'Stepover Turns' : https://youtu.be/c8QjoYEkIVo

It is Pennsylvania law that all volunteers with youth organizations must complete certain trainings or clearances. Listed below are the clearances and trainings required:

1. Criminal Background clearance
2. Child Abuse Clearance 
3. FBI Clearance or Affidavit of Residency
   • FBI Clearance is only required if you have not lived in PA for 10yrs.
   • If you have lived in PA for 10 years, you will not have to perform this clearance, but a signed affidavit is required.
   • If you do not have to complete the FBI Clearance, there is not a charge.
4. EPYSA Risk Management - Completed on the GotSport Web Application.
5. Heads Up Concussion Training
6. SafeSport - no charge

Please refer to this guide on how to complete and upload the requirements.