Coaches Corner
Coaching Overview
At Tiverton Youth Soccer, volunteer coaches are the heart of our program. Whether you’re an experienced player, a lifelong fan, or simply someone who enjoys working with kids, coaching is a rewarding way to make a difference. Our coaches help players learn the game, build confidence, and develop life skills, while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for soccer. We provide training, resources, and support to ensure you feel prepared, no matter your experience level. Join us on the field and be part of a positive, community-driven program that shapes both players and people.
Recreation Coaching Requirements
- Complete all coaching requirements in GotSport.
- Attend one practice per week. Practices will be led by Resendes Soccer Academy instructors. Coaches are expected
- to shadow then break away with their teams to run the drills with their teams.
- Coach one game per week (Saturdays).
- Ensure all players are prepared for practices and games with the right equipment (cleats, shin guards, water bottles)
- Foster a positive and fun environment.
Competitive Coaching Requirements
- Complete all coaching requirements in GotSport.
- Request assistant coaches to help with practices and game days.
- Attend Super Liga coaching meetings. These meetings are virtual and are meant to review the upcoming season, learn the procedures and rules established by Super Liga.
- Work with opposing coaching to reschedule games when there are conflicts, prepare andnhandle game day reports and referee dues and approve weekly game reports.
- Schedule and run 2 practices a week with team working on technical and tactical drills.
- Aim to improve players individually while creating a balanced team dynamic.
- Coach one game per week (Saturday or Sunday depending on age group).
- Ensure all players are prepared for practices and games with the right uniforms and equipment (cleats, shin guards, water bottles)
- Foster a positive and fun environment.
- Register team for one tournament per season (fall and spring). One tournament is sponsored each year by TYS.
