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Becoming a Coach

Interested in becoming a coach? You can register to be a coach at Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association.

Season Details

Fall

September – October

Spring

April – May

Coaches Cheat Sheet

This handy cheat sheet for coaches outlines the regulations for each age level so you can get quick answers to your inquiries.

Download Cheat Sheet

WCYSA Handbook

Download the Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association Handbook to learn the complete set of regulations.

Download Handbook

Coaching Tips

Whether you’ve been doing it for years or are just starting out, we could all use more tips and ideas for successful practices. Each Northside coach should keep a set of Ace Soccer Coaching Cards in their equipment bag. Bring them to practice for ideas and quick references.

Check your equipment bag for this handy deck of coaching cards

Coaches Background Check

Before you can coach, you must pass background checks and receive training. This process is completed entirely online and can take up to three hours. Please refer to the Compliance document below, which will walk you through the process. Thank you for your dedication to coaching!

How to Complete your Background Check and Training

Example Email to Send to Parents

To see an example email to send to your soccer parents, download this Word doc. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to your new team, and it covers all of the important points so you don’t miss anything. Simply enter the names and dates, and you’re ready to go.

Download Example Email