- Apply to Coach (ALL AGES & EXPERIENCE LEVELS):
- Of note we are registering all coaches through GotSport. Please register to coach using your login or create one if interested in coaching and you don't have one already
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Current Coaching Vacancies:
Current Coaching Vacancies:
Spring Competitive Soccer:
Spring Competitive Soccer:
- Head & Assistant Coaches
- All ages and skill levels
Spring Recreation Soccer:
Spring Recreation Soccer:
- Head & Assistant Coaches
All ages and skill levels
New Coach Training Tutorial:
New Coach Training Tutorial:
Coaching Requirements Tutorial_2024.pdfTournament Options
Tournament Options
All tournaments are optional and at the discretion of the coach and team. Normal MYSC travel registration only covers VSA regular season games and other games by exception. Coaches are responsible for registration, payment, reimbursement, and ensuring liability coverage.
Spring
Spring
Memorial Day Classic @ Amherst NH (May / Memorial Day Weekend)
Essex United Shootout @ Tree Farm in Essex ( 22 - 23 June 2024)
Fall
Fall
Out of Season
Out of Season
Coaches Clinics & Resources
Coaches Clinics & Resources
Build practice plans / schedule & attendance / team chat all for free
Link to Milton Youth Soccer Club for VSA Approved practice plans
For more information visit: https://www.mojo.sport/ or download app from your app store
New Initiative from US Youth Soccer; a free compilation of Soccer training and source material! Highly recommended for all coaches.
Online Seminars& Courses
Online Seminars& Courses
Upcoming Clinics & Courses
Upcoming Clinics & Courses
MYSC Coaching Clinic: 28 April 2024
Goalkeeper Coach Training Level 1 & 2:
VSA Coaching Questions: John Curtis - doc@vermontsoccer.org
U-10 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course:
U-12 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/20/details/14369
- Zoom: 01/18/2024, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET
In-Person Field Portion
01/21/2024, 11:30 am - 01:30 pm ET
Shelburne Field House
166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne, VT, 05482
>U-14 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/19/details/14411
Zoom: 02/29/2024, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm ET
In-Person Field Portion
03/03/2024, 11:30 am - 01:30 pm ET
Shelburne Field House
166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne, VT, 05482
D License: Feb 26 – May 16, 2024
Online Resources
Online Resources
Soccer Glossary of Terms (Thanks Quinn!): https://www.playgroundequipment.com/soccer-glossary-of-terms/
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Training Plans (Free): https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/session-plans/
US Soccer Learning Center: https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/
Maryland Coaching Resources Training Plans (Free): https://www.msysa.org/coaches/education/resources/
The Soccer Sidelines Podcast: https://thesoccersidelines.com/
Rhode Island Youth Soccer Training Plans (Free): http://www.soccer-ri.com/Page.asp?n=123778&org=soccer-ri.com
Coaching Soccer 101: http://www.coachingsoccer101.com/drills.htm
Soccer Training Info: https://soccer-training-info.com/
Concussion and SAFE Training Resources
Concussion and SAFE Training Resources
SAFE Training Course: https://safesporttrained.org/#/dashboard
SAFE Sport Code: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/response-and-resolution/safesport-code/
SAFE Reporting: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/
CDC Heads Up Training: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
PLAYER INDIVIDUAL SOCCER TRAINING
PLAYER INDIVIDUAL SOCCER TRAINING
Below are a list of resources/videos players and coaches can use/practice with
- Individual Training Sessions:
Shock Sports Vermont: Offering training sessions Saturdays 12:30 - 1:30 in Essex this winter, these sessions will be open to all soccer players ages 8-12. They also offer individual and group training sessions for ages 8 - 22 players. To reserve your spot or learn more contact info@shocksportsvt.com.
Fast Footwork Drill
Fast Footwork Drill
Beginners Guide to Improve Footwork
33 Soccer Footwork Drills
33 Soccer Footwork Drills
Quick Run Through of Footwork Drills
Dribbling Drills
Dribbling Drills
Dribble Techniques For Control and Speed
Turn Skills
Turn Skills
Beginner Soccer Turn Skills
Beginners Guide to Striking Ball
Beginners Guide to Striking Ball
Intro Into Push Pass & Instep Technique
Passing Drills
Passing Drills
Passing Drills Focus on Touch & Technique
Finishing Drills for Attackers
Finishing Drills for Attackers
Intermediate Finishing Drills
Intermediate Shooting Technique
Intermediate Shooting Technique
Explanation for Striking the Ball With Confidence
Passing Wall Work
Passing Wall Work
Passing Drills Against Rebound Surface
Individual Passing Drills
Individual Passing Drills
Adding Movement to Passing Practice
How to Juggle A Soccer Ball
How to Juggle A Soccer Ball
Juggling Techniques to Improve Touch on the Ball
Ladder Work To Improve Fast Feet
Ladder Work To Improve Fast Feet
Foot Speed is Critical to Soccer
12 Advanced Essential Footwork Drills
12 Advanced Essential Footwork Drills
Drills for Improving Footwork On Ball
Footwork Drills
Footwork Drills
Fun intro to dribbling drills
Footwork with Alex Morgan
Footwork with Alex Morgan
8 Minutes of Footwork Drills
Defending Basics
Defending Basics
Contain and Body Position for Defenders
Dribbling Drills
Dribbling Drills
Repetition to Improve Ball Control
Long Passing
Long Passing
Driven Crosses and Corners
Tips for Defending
Tips for Defending
Defender Basics
Closing Space
Closing Space
Defending Moves and Position
Midfielder Drills / Training
Midfielder Drills / Training
Common Midfield Game Situations
Coaches Organizations
Coaches Organizations
The Milton Youth Soccer Club is a participating member of the Vermont Soccer Association. By virtue of this affiliation, MYSC is part of the Olympic and national developmental and club system of U.S. Youth Soccer, U.S. Soccer, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) – the international governing body of football/soccer. As a coach with MYS, you are part of this hierarchy of football in the United States, and can benefit from coaching certification opportunities, resources to develop coaching and youth soccer skills, and participation in tournament play at competitive levels.
The first step in becoming an MYS coach is filling out the Milton Youth Soccer Club Coaching Application. When you complete the form it is submitted to the Coach Coordinator and other Board Members. The Coach Coordinator will contact you after reviewing your application.
Vermont Soccer Association | Vermont Development Program / Olympic Development Program / Coaching Courses
The Vermont Soccer Association (VSA) is an affiliated member of the United States Youth Soccer Association, United States Soccer Federation, and FIFA. The VSA Director of Coaching and Assistant State Director of Coaching are both valuable resources for youth soccer coaches in Vermont. The VSA also offers Coaching Courses to assist aspiring coaches in getting certified witih “E” or “D” Licenses, competitive club coaching, and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Diploma preparation.
MYS competes in both the Vermont Soccer League (Spring) and VSA Fall League seasons.
It is encouraged to familiarize yourself with VSA policies. They can be found here: https://www.vermontsoccer.org/vsa-policies/
United States Youth Soccer Association | Coaches
US Youth Soccer is the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States, made up of 55 member State Associations; one in each state, and two in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. The Coaches section of the U.S. Youth Soccer site provides access to downloadable PDF documents of practice activities, tournament listings, upcoming courses and the official U.S. Youth Soccer Coaching Manual.
United States Soccer Federation | Coaching Education
As the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States, U.S. Soccer has played an integral part in charting the course for the sport in the USA for more than 100 years. U.S. Soccer is the certifying authority for National “A” through “F” and “Goalkeeping” Licenses. Preparatory content and information on national coaching courses and schools is also available on the Coaching Education portion of the site. The Digital Coaching Center is under development, but promises more content in late 2015.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) | FIFA Grassroots
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 209 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. The FIFA Grassroots website offers technical information and videos on basic techniques, small-sided games, and example exercises.
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) | eLearning
Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Mo., the National Soccer Coaches Association of America has grown into the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization that serves members at every level of the game. The NSCAA eLearning site affords the youth coach a wealth of content, ideas, and material to build skills and knowledge of the game.
Soccer Association for Youth (SAY) | Coaches
The Soccer Association for Youth, USA (SAY Soccer) was founded in 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio where it remains nationally based today. SAY provides a wide array of services and support to our members including but not limited to insurance, coaching and referee support. The Coaches section of the website has coaching manuals for different age groups, drill videos, age-specific field and rules information, and great coaching manuals.
For all questions pertaining to coaching MYS teams, please contact the Coaching Coordinator.
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