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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and thank you for stepping into a very important role as Coach. Some of you have Coached young people in the past and some of you are new to Coaching, either way you are about to be a life long role model for these kids.
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Bryan Solis and I also Coach young people. I have Coached for a number of years and find it very rewarding for myself and also for the players. The relationship that is formed as mentor and student is not to be taken lightly because it is a major part of a players youth. I was very fortunate to have had Coaches as a young player that I respected and that respected me. I knew winning wasn't everything but I truly wanted to win for my Coach, because I knew my Coach wanted the best for us.
To this day I see Coaches that I have had as a young player and I must say it is a great feeling when I walk up to, or am approached by, this person I used to call Coach and we talk about good times. We talk about our families and mutual friends and their eyes open up wide when I mention to them that I now am Coaching just like they did, this seems to be the ultimate compliment.
I have seen tears in some of my Coaches eyes as we sit down and reminisce about the guys on the team and all the team outings and travel tournaments. Yeah sure we talk about the great victories and the ones that got away, but most of all it was a time we both can look back on, smile and say "the good old days." Either way when we part company and promise each other we will keep in touch there is always that "feel good" feeling of great memories, but also sadness because I am saying good-bye to a dear old friend that I haven't seen in 20 years and may never see again. Oh yes we have good intentions of keeping in touch, but well you know, life goes on.
Please, as you take on this new role, just think about how you would like to be remembered, as a Coach that wanted to win at all costs or a friend that helped and guided his pack through the hard times.
Thank You again for volunteering to Coach, you will meet some great kids and great families and make life long friends.
Bryan Solis
Coach Administrator
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Certifications can also be earned by attending similar clinics in other Regions and Areas. So, if you cannot make one of our clinics, please check the websites of other Regions within Area K, or other Areas within Section 11. See links to other Regions and Areas below
All coaches are encouraged to achieve higher-than-required certifications! USSF License E is equivalent to the AYSO Intermediate Coach Certification and will be honored as such. USSF License D will be honored as an Advanced Coach Certification.
Safe Haven Certification - Region-administered 1-hour class focusing on Child and Volunteer Protection Act guidelines. Region 5 will offer a Safe Haven course before the season starts.
Basic Coach Clinic - Region-administered 4-hour clinic focusing on basic (U6/U8 emphasis) and intermediate (U10/U12 emphasis) team management, soccer skills, and strategy. Please see the calendar of events for time and date.
Intermediate Coach Clinic - Area-administered 15-hour clinic focusing on intermediate team management, soccer skills, and strategy. Required for U14 coaches and U10 & U12 All-Star Coaches.
Advanced Coach Clinic - Area-administered 15-hour clinic focusing on advanced team management, soccer skills, and strategy. Required for U16/U19 coaches, U14 All-Star coaches and PLUS coaches.
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