Coaches Corner

Helping coaches teach the game of soccer to NFWASA players.

Coaching Clinics

Contact players/parents from previous season to remind them to register on time.
Contact your age group commissioner to inform him/her of your intent to return and coach again the following season.

Register as a coach in the GotSoccer.com online registrations system. (every season)
Complete the online background check form. (anytime for new coaches & in fall for returning coaches)
Schedule and attend a coaches clinic to hone your coaching skills (the association will even pay for it!).
Attend pre-season coaches meeting.
Check rosters online in the GotSoccer online registration system.
Contact players/parents as soon as rosters are finalized to arrange practice times/locations and to inform the team of team policies regarding practice and coaching philosophies.
Provide to the parents of your players a copy of the Zero Tolerance Policy and explain its importance and that it is strictly enforced.
Pick up uniforms, coaches (and team manager) cards, referee checks (U7+).
Cash your referee check and divide into envelopes with correct change for each game.
Hand out uniforms at practice prior to the first game.
Distribute to the parents the link to the online schedule for the season.
Create and distribute the after-game snack schedule.

Arrive early to practices and games to prepare for your players' arrival.
Communicate regularly with the players/parents, including reminders prior to games.
Bring to each game a printed copy of the NMCSL Game Report form with team and roster information already filled in. (for U9+)
Call in the games scores within 24 hours of the game, regardless of home/away or win/lose. (U9+)
Schedule team photos with the designated association photographer (you will be contacted with instructions).
Inform parents of any game reschedules and always use the official online schedules for reference.

Pick up participation (U5-U8) and placement (U9+) trophies from the equipment director at the designated time/location.
Hold a post-season team celebration and distribute trophies.
Remind parents to register early for the next season to ensure they are placed back on your team.