Role of the Coach

Coaches play a very important role in the Webster Youth Soccer Organization. Our coaches are:

• The primary point of contact between the WYS and players/parents. 
• The individuals who work with the children - teaching them about soccer, sportsmanship, and making sure they're having a great experience! 
• Ambassadors of the WYS when our teams play opponents from neighboring towns.
  

Coach’s Responsibilities

In addition to the Coach’s Code of Conduct, the following Coach Responsibilities should be followed during every youth soccer related activity:
● Understand and accept that coaching is a position of trust.
● Be a positive role model for their players and maintain their personal integrity and dignity at all times.
● Create a player centered environment where players are free to make autonomous decisions.
● Remember that players are involved for fun and enjoyment and you should strive to create a positive soccer environment that reflects why they play.
● Understand that as a youth coach, the match is for the children, not the adults.
● Consistently have a positive attitude and praise players for their efforts and playing fair regardless of the outcome of the match.
● Never criticize or yell at any player on your team for making a mistake nor address an opposing player in a derogatory manner.
● De-escalate any physical or verbal abuse in youth sports.
● Understand that winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one.
● Place the well being and growth of every player above your personal desire to win.
● Understand that being a coach means being, first and foremost, a role model.
● Create a safe, fun and inclusive environment that provides opportunities for all of your players the capacity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem.
● Create co-constructed team and individual goals. Know and understand your soccer organizations playing time guidelines and give every player an opportunity to play as much as possible.
● Remind the players about the co-constructed goals and objectives for the team, as well as the rules of the match and the policies of your soccer organization, whenever requested or necessary, to the best of your ability.
● Inspect all equipment and fields on a regular basis to ensure the safety of players, paying special attention to the security of goal frames.