All coaches must complete risk management requirements. Requirments will be sent out prior to the start of each season by the club registrar.

Licensing:

ASA encourages all coaches in all programs to be licensed, and attend training that produces one.  As such, ASA will pay for coaching training up to "E" level for any coach within ASA and who is continuing for any additional 12-24 months to coach at ASA.  Reimbursements will be provided at the start of the third season coaching at ASA.  To be reimbursed, Coaches will be required to provide the receipt for payment and a copy of the coaching license to the ASA League Manager.  Courses at "D" or above will be considered upon request submitted to Coaching@arundelsoccer.com. 

ASA values its investment in kids, and will invest in coaches to better benefit the players.  Reimbursement for training that is not recognized by the state of Maryland or NSCAA will be considered when it is for the benefit of the club, and only if the coach is already licensed to an appropriate level.  In addition, ASA does not reimburse for facility fees.

License Courses:

• MSYSA "F" (Reimbursable) - ONLINE 
• MSYSA "E"  (Reimbursable) - Multiple Courses Held Each Year
• MSYSA "D"   (Reimbursable With Approval) - Multiple Courses Held Each Year
• National Diploma (Reimbursable With Approval) - Courses Offered on Request
• High School Diploma (Reimbursable With Approval) - Courses Offered on Request

Additional classes can be found at https://www.msysa.org/coaches/education/

Training:

New Coach Development/U4-U10 (Rec & County):

ASA will hold coaching/training sessions prior to the start of each season conducted by the Vice President of Coaching and Player Development.  All Rec coaches are required to attend the training session and to follow ASA's coaching curriculum located under Important Documents on the ASA website. Any parents volunteering to coach will be supported by the 

Lesson Plans:

All coaches in Rec/Development and County League receive emailed age-appropriate lesson plans weekly through the season.  Sign up is done by ASA and is automatic.

For questions please contact Coaching@ArundelSoccer.com

Click here for rec coaches manual

Volunteer and paid coaches for all play levels

If you are interested in coaching or training positions in ASA, we’d love to have you join us.  We have a need for coaches at all levels.  For Recreational/Development and County leagues, all coaches must be volunteer**.  For Travel teams, coaches may be either paid professionals or trained and licensed volunteer.  Grassroots and Coaching Academy trainers are paid professionals.  (paid coaches are paid by the team)

To help determine where you can coach or train, ASA needs basic information from you.  Please send a message to  Coaching@ArundelSoccer.com with the following information:

• Your interests in age level, gender and play level
• Your License level
• Your Playing Experience
• Desire to coach your own child (very common in Rec)
• Current address, email and phone
• Any time limitations or other potential issues

For returning and new Rec/County coaches with players, ASA registration can be found on the ASA website under Registration. 

** (A pre-travel team using the county league as training may have paid coaches, but only with prior notice before accepting each individual player, and only with ASA board approval).

Coaching requirements depend on league and state rules.  Some requirements are set by Maryland or Anne Arundel County for which ASA complies.  

EFFECTIVE FALL 2014: All ASA Travel Head and Assistant coaches must be "E" licensed to be MSYSA rostered.  No exceptions.  All county league head coaches must be "E" licensed to be rostered.  

The MD State requirement is that all Head Coaches of Travel teams most have a minimum of an "E" licensed to be rostered.  All coaches must also have an active background check on file with Anne Arundel County Parks and Rec.  Leagues may establish other minimum requirements, such as Positive Coach Alliance training.

 ASA has established club standards that ensure that quality coaching is provided to youth players at all levels.  ASA requires all travel coaches who are on a roster to be "E" licensed.  Unlicensed coaches on travel teams will not be rostered and will not be able to coach a travel team at ASA.  ASA also requires all County league coaches to obtain an "E" license before coaching a team.  The ASA Board is the only group that can approve exceptions for a coach of a newly created team, but the coach must register for the next available appropriate license course.  ASA's goal is for EVERY coach in any league above Rec/Development to be licensed BEFORE a season's league play begins.

Rec/Development League coaches are encouraged to obtain the MSYSA “F” license.

ASA encourages all coaches in all programs to be licensed, and attend training that produces one.  As such, ASA will pay for coaching training up to "E" level for any coach within ASA and who is continuing for any additional 12-24 months to coach at ASA.  Reimbursements will be provided at the start of the third season coaching at ASA.  To be reimbursed, Coaches will be required to provide the receipt for payment and a copy of the coaching license to the ASA League Manager.  Courses at "D" or above will be considered upon request submitted to Coaching@arundelsoccer.com. 

Playing experience is not a requirement at younger player ages or competition levels, but is a requirement for travel coaches.  This may be waivered, but on a case by case basis.

ASA welcomes and encourages new coaches!  If you are a parent of a young player and interested in learning how to coach, or coaching your child’s team, ASA will help you begin that process to help you become a new coach or assistant coach.

For coaching questions or requests, please contact Coaching@ArundelSoccer.com. 

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Introduction: Arundel Soccer Association (ASA) sponsors youth soccer activity with the goal of providing our vision to develop soccer players and coaches of all levels with emphasis on strong work ethic, a commitment to sportsmanship, and a passion for the game. ASA’s mission is to provide a conduit for youth soccer players of all ages and skill levels to compete and improve while having fun. ASA strives to grow its players, and to instill in them an unwavering love for the game of soccer. To better achieve that mission, ASA has provided the following Codes of Conduct for all ASA Coaches.

This Code of Conduct is a covenant by which ASA coaches agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the game, to adhere to all club policies and requirements as well as to maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. This Code of Conduct expresses ASA’s values and goals. It is essential they be honored and followed. The Code of Conduct can be summarized in the following three principles:

1. Demonstrating a positive attitude - Coaches are expected to show a positive, respectful attitude for everyone involved in the sport. Criticism and disrespect for club and league officials, referees, opponents, coaches or fans undermine the purpose of sport and encourage behavior contrary to the spirit of the game and the mission of ASA.

2. Setting a good example - Each person associated with ASA is accountable for his/her own behavior at all times on or off the field of play. Coaches should remember that children learn by example - it is up to the adults to set good examples. ASA will not tolerate conduct that is detrimental to the sport, the participants, or the community. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to: Vulgarity by coaches, players or parents; harassment or belittling of club or league officials, coaches or players; verbal abuse, threats or physical violence toward anyone before, during or after a match; and the taunting of opposing players, coaches and parents.

3. Maintaining good relationships with Club and League Officials, ASA players, parents and other ASA Coaches - Coaches should inform the appropriate club officials about blatant officiating problems. Managers should make reports through appropriate channels, including e-mail evaluations where available. In accordance with FIFA laws, verbal abuse toward a referee can result in a red card and ejection. Referees have the authority to suspend play if a coach does not control him/herself in addition to players and parents/supporters. Opponents - Players and coaches are required to maintain a sense of fair play and be respectful of opposing players, coaches and fans at all times. Sportsmanship begins with respect.

As a coach, I recognize that coaches are role models for their team members and all participants involved in the activity. As such, I agree to abide by the following:

1. I will lead by example in demonstrating sportsmanship and fair play to all my players before, during and after every game. 2017 2  I will never harass the club and/or league officials in any manner. I will treat officials with respect and ensure that my players, spectators and supporters do the same.
2. I will provide an environment for my team that is free of tobacco, drugs and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
3. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of all children on my team and on my opponent’s team ahead of a personal desire to win.
4. I will treat each player as an individual and keep in mind the wide range of emotional development within the same age group.
5. I will do my best to provide a safe playing environment for all players on the field. I will never knowingly permit an injured player to play or return to the game without proper medical approval.
6. I will ensure that all equipment used by my players is safe and conforms to the rules of the game. I will not allow illegal or unsafe equipment to be used in the game. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for the children and not the adults.
7. I will know the ASA Rules, Policies and Procedures.
8. I will comply fully with the Anne Arundel County Background Check Policy and ensure that all assistant coaches complete a background check. An assistant coach is anyone given the authority to coach or instruct the team.