WUSC strives to ensure all of our players have a safe, social, and FUN soccer experience. We want players to thrive in positive coaching environments that emphasize good sportsmanship, encouragement, and fair play.
We are ALWAYS looking for caring, committed adults who are interested in volunteering to coach. If you want to know how you can get involved as a coach, please contact Emil Ramnarine, Director of Coaching.
All coaches at every level will be required to complete risk management, which includes a background check, concussion training, and SafeSport anti-bullying/abuse prevention training.
Below are some coaching resources that may be helpful.
Coaching Education
US Soccer Grassroots Training
Click here for US Soccers coaching License Pathway. There is a FREE introduction to ”grassroots’ coaching course. It is a 20 minute online class that will familiarize new coaches with the US Soccer coaching pathway, click here for details.
In addition, US Soccer offers age group specific courses, listed below. The courses listed below each cost $25 and take approximately 2 hours to complete. Coaches may submit to the club for reimbursement after successful completion of any of these courses
United Soccer Coaches
United Soccer Coaches offers a large variety of e-learning coaching modules. Click here to access their online training portal. Coaches may submit to the club for reimbursement after successful completion of any of these courses.
Season of Session Plans
Coaches looking for help with creating session plans can access a library of full season session plans here.
Referees
Find out more information about how to become a referee in the Hudson Valley through the Hudson Valley Soccer Referee Association by going to http://www.hvsra.org.