How to
Become a CoachBecoming a coach is a relatively quick and simple three step process:
- 1) FALL 2012 Coaches Registration
- 2) Background Check
- 3) Coaching License Clinic
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Registraton and Background Checks are both quickly done online and
coaching license clinics are offered prior to each season and are
completed in a few short informative hours. Once you have registered as
a coach you can then log back into your newly created coaches account
and complete the background check found under the background check tab.
I have never coached before...help!
If you have never coached before and are nervous or worried about what might await you at your first practice, then relax, take a few deep breaths, and remember that every coach who has ever coached was also in the same position you now find yourself. PASO has many experienced coaches who are available to answer questions, impart the wisdom of lessons learned, and even help you coach your first few practices. New coaches, please contact your respective commisioner (contact info on the Board of Directors page) if you would like help getting started. We are here to help you in any way we can.
What online coaching resources are available?
US Youth Soccer has an assortment of training activities for different age groups
U.S. Soccer has a portion of their website dedicated to coaches education
Footy4Kids is a UK based youth soccer training site with a nice compilation of useful drills and techniques
SoccerXpert is another good compilation of youth soccer coaching information
SOCCER-COACH-L Basic Coaching Manual is another site with a lot of useful info for coaches
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