Soccer Coaches - 460116
Soccer Coaches
Soccer Coaches
This six-week recreation soccer league is for boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. Practices begin in late August/early September. Game times are between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturdays and will be held at the Tree Farm Recreational Facility located off Old Colchester Road in Essex. Games start on Saturday, September 7th and the program will end with a Jamboree on Saturday, October 12th. This league is run by volunteers; parental involvement is essential to the success of this program!
Fall Soccer Coach FAQ:
-Do I need experience to coach in this league?
No. This is a recreational league that emphasizes fun through soccer. The league will offer training programs and provide suggested practice plans for all coaches.
-What is the time commitment?
Kindergarten teams require a coaching commitment of one hour every Saturday for the duration of the 6-week program. All other teams will meet once a week for practice as well as have games on Saturdays for the duration of the 6-week program.
Suggested practice schedules:
-1st Grade (Co-Ed) - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
- 2nd Grade (Co-Ed) - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-3rd & 4th Grade Boys - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-3rd & 4th Grade Girls - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-5th & 6th Grade Boys - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-5th & 6th Grade Girls - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-Will I receive any help if I need it?
ABSOLUTELY! If you have any questions or need more practice suggestions, please feel free to call or email our staff (878-1342, [email protected]).
-What if I don’t have a lot of soccer knowledge?
For the younger kids (K-2) you don’t need to have any specific knowledge. It is more important that you create a fun, safe, and energetic environment for the kids to play soccer. Prior coaching experience for any sport is helpful, but not necessary.
For the older kids (3-6) you should have a general knowledge of the rules. This is a recreational league and is not meant to be competitive. The most important thing is that everyone has fun!
Fall Soccer Coach FAQ:
-Do I need experience to coach in this league?
No. This is a recreational league that emphasizes fun through soccer. The league will offer training programs and provide suggested practice plans for all coaches.
-What is the time commitment?
Kindergarten teams require a coaching commitment of one hour every Saturday for the duration of the 6-week program. All other teams will meet once a week for practice as well as have games on Saturdays for the duration of the 6-week program.
Suggested practice schedules:
-1st Grade (Co-Ed) - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
- 2nd Grade (Co-Ed) - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-3rd & 4th Grade Boys - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-3rd & 4th Grade Girls - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-5th & 6th Grade Boys - Monday or Wednesday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-5th & 6th Grade Girls - Tuesday or Thursday (Suggested) Practice Nights
-Will I receive any help if I need it?
ABSOLUTELY! If you have any questions or need more practice suggestions, please feel free to call or email our staff (878-1342, [email protected]).
-What if I don’t have a lot of soccer knowledge?
For the younger kids (K-2) you don’t need to have any specific knowledge. It is more important that you create a fun, safe, and energetic environment for the kids to play soccer. Prior coaching experience for any sport is helpful, but not necessary.
For the older kids (3-6) you should have a general knowledge of the rules. This is a recreational league and is not meant to be competitive. The most important thing is that everyone has fun!