coach Training

Rules of the Game​

Basic Soccer Rules Overview

In-House Grassroots League:

Travel Teams:

Coaching & Volunteer resources

Required Steps to Register as Volunteer, Team Manager or Coach 

  • Allow 90+ minutes to complete required online forms and virtual trainings + additional time for in person trainings  
  • All returning and new coaches/volunteers MUST annually register with MYSA and complete following steps each season they coach:
    -- Complete CORI Background Check (will need to upload photo a photo)
    -- Complete SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training (video)
    -- Complete Center for Disease Control (CDC) Concussion Training (video)


STEP 1.  ​Sign up with South End Soccer TeamSnap Database for SPRING 2022


STEP 2. Create account & REGISTER with MYSA and complete online trainings

A)Register HERE with MYSA. 

  • Complete CORI background check registration (this connects you to NBGC and allows you to connect your registration to South End Soccer).

B) Follow the instructions on the “Thank You for Registering” email that you receive after registering. The email comes from Mass Youth Soccer (noreply@sportsaffinity.com) This covers:

  • Completed the SafeSport Abuse Prevention training
  • Concussion training


Online Assistance?

Where to find trainings and materials, see MYSA User Help Guides which are listed on MYSA website:

 

SES Staff for Questions and Assistance?

  • Questions on registration process for Volunteers, Coaches, Referees & Players: Jeremy Solomons, Register, sesoccerregistrar@gmail.com
  • Contact for Travel Team Coaches: Phi Nguyen, Director of Coaching, southendsoccerdirector@gmail.com
  • Contact for Grassroots League Coaches: Paul Fomenky, Grassroots Director, sesgrassroots@gmail.com

practice and game resources

Practice Plans

​Mass Youth Soccer has created lesson plans and other useful resources to make your practice sessions fun! Session Plans are organized by Player Age Groups and by Training Themes. Each Practice Plan is designed specifically to be age appropriate. Age groups are designated in even years (i.e. U6, U8, U10, etc.) but the sessions are also appropriate for the odd year preceding the age group listed (e.g. U6 practice plans are appropriate for U5 players). If you believe that your players need more or less challenge, feel free to try Practice Plans in an older or younger age group.


Access here Mass Youth Soccer Weekly Lesson Plans by age group: 

  • U6 (Gr. K), U8 (Gr. 1/2), U10 (Gr. 3/4), U12 (Gr. 5/6), U14 (Gr. 7/8) + older, Goalkeeping



Coach Training Requirements for South End Soccer (SES)  ​

*** UPDATE AUGUST 8, 2020: ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS TO BE SENT BY DIRECTOR OF COACH REGARDING RETURN TO PLAY AND COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS ***


Whether you’ve coached before or are a first time coach, there’s still plenty to learn. US Soccer training sessions give you, the coach, the tools to develop players to their fullest potential and create an environment of education, hard work and fun! See below on how to complete trainings and find more resources. 


  • Register with US Soccer: take "Introduction to Grassroots Coaching" Module
    • This is minimum education for all SES coaches
    • This registration with US Soccer includes fee of $55 (SES will reimburse if requested)
  • Coaching courses: online or in person -  see calendar of local trainings go to Mass Youth Soccer Association website.
  • South End Soccer will reimburse SES coaches for costs for registration or trainings, contact Treasurer Rachel Garity for details on reimbursement, sesfunding@gmail.com

South End Soccer

Our volunteers, coaches and staff are the heart of our program. 

Whether you are a former player, parent or community member, we'd love to have you join us.  

Opportunities for volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, event help and general support. 

You can get involved with ​a time commitment that matches your schedule.

Steps for adult REgistration