Coaching Manuals
Sample Coaching Session 1 for U5/U6/U8 - Click
HERE
Sample Coaching Session 2 for U10+ - Click
HEREHandbooks and Rules Documents
Additional Resources
Federally-mandated Background Check Info | Information for coaches on how to complete their federally-mandated background check and safeguarding tasks. |
| |
Rec Coach Shirt Order Link | Use this link to order your free SSA Rec Coach T-shirt. |
| |
SSA Respect Program |
Guidelines for parents, referees, and coaches on how to best provide for a positive environment for players |
| |
Emergency Action Plans | SSA has Emergency Action Plans in place for all its locations. Please click HERE for the full list. |
| |
Injury Prevention and Care |
How to help prevent injuries, provide basic first-aid care, and help players to recover from them if they do occur |
| |
SSA Safe Soccer Program Information |
Program used to provide a safe environment for players to play soccer. Includes important information regarding a volunteer coach's legal obligations in reporting evidence of abuse or neglect. |
| |
KINS Philosophy |
Describes the ideal environment for players to play soccer and develop |
| |
Medical Release Form |
When completed by the parent/guardian of each player, this contains essential medical information and who to contact in the event of a player injury. This form also protects you as the coach from any financial obligations should you need to call for medical assistance for a player if the parents aren't present. |
| |
Concussion Information |
How to identify the signs of concussion, and how to manage a player's return to play.
|
| |
Player Safety Video from US Soccer |
Information on Concussion awareness and other safety issues |