Coaches play a very important role in the Queen Anne Soccer Club. Our coaches are:

• the primary point of contact between the QASC and our players/parents.
• the ones who work with the children - teaching them about soccer, sportsmanship, and making sure they're having a great experience!
• ambassadors of the Queen Anne Soccer Club when our teams play opponents from neighboring communities.

Currently we are facing a shortage in the number of coaches for some age-groups. If you are interested in coaching for the club or if you simply want to know more about what is involved in being a soccer coach, please review the information that follows. Any questions you have may be directed to Bill Bassett, Commissioner, at webassett13@yahoo.com.

Administration 
Coaches are required to have an original signed copy of the Authorization to Play and Waiver form for each player at all club related events (practices and games). Also, each player (U10 and above) is required to sign a Code of Conduct form, and each coach is required to sign a form as well. Links to these forms are below. 

• Authorization to Play and Waiver Form
• Player/Parent Code of Conduct Form
• Coaches Code of Conduct Form

Coach's Training
Queen Anne Soccer Club encourages all Mod coaches are required to obtain at least a United States Soccer Federation "F" license. Coaches for teams at U11-U14 are suggested to have an "E" license and U15-U19 should have a "D" license. There are numerous coaching clinics available each year, as well as books and videotapes available to help coaches learn the game.

The club will also conduct training sessions for coaches. This year, we are using a partnership with the Challenger Soccer program to develop a unique and focused program of both coach and player development.

SYSA Training Sessions - Spring and Summer Sessions DETAILS

Game Day (subject to change by SYSA)
· All Mod teams play on Saturdays.
· For the Rec leagues: U10, U12, and U14 boys and girls play on Sundays. BU19 play Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Everyone else plays on Saturday.

Judicial Representative:
If there are any problems with red cards or other officiating concerns, Bill Fitzharris is our SYSA Judicial Representative. You can contact him at via e-mail at wfitz@sprynet.com

Practice Fields
The practice field coordinator will be in touch with each team to sort out the fall schedule in late August. Younger teams normally practice twice a week for one hour. Older teams are assigned two days per week, 90 minutes per practice, starting with the first week before games. Older teams generally have more priority. The club does its best to accommodate everyone's needs with our limited resources. There are often three and sometimes four teams sharing the same field, so coordination with fellow coaches to take turns using the goals is very important.

Proof of Age (for players)
The Registrar is required to keep copies of proof of age for all registered players. Photocopies of any of following documents are acceptable:
   Birth certificate, Passport, Birth Registration
   Board of Health Record, Alien Registration Card, Immigration Certificate
The photocopies will be shredded for non-returning players.

Coaches will be responsible for ensuring all players submit proof of age documents. The club will set up a system to facilitate this process.

Risk Management
Each coach, assistant coach, manager, or trainer must have a current Risk Management clearance to work with the kids. this clearance is now automatically filed by WSYSA when each coach (and other volunteers) register as a coach. All coaches and volunteers are required to register.

   Coach/Volunteer Registration

Team Officials
Each team is required to officially register coaches and volunteers with the team. Each team must have a Head Coach and Team Parent (or Team Manager).