Important Upcoming Dates

 

RYSL Spring Coach Training (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE - one night only)

 

February 22nd or February 26th, 2024

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Can't find childcare? Don't sweat it, bring those kiddos!

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Never been called "Coach" before and haven't touched a soccer ball since YOU were a kid? Breathe easy, we got you!

 

Coached before and feeling confident? There's always something new to learn and we need our entire team present. Your attendance is valuable to your fellow coach and your league.

 

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Practice Fields

Great news, this season you will not pay for California Soccer Park field rentals as a rec coach. However, the number of practices you will receive at the park, will be determined by the season and the number of teams registered.  U6 and U8 will get one practice per week. U10 and U12 will likely get two practices a week. U14 and up will get one to two practices per week.

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A month before the start of the season, you will receive a request for your field time and day(s) from us, you can respond:

With your requested day and time at the park

With the requested school you would like to practice at. 

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If you would like to reserve a private field, at full price at California Soccer Park, please contact the California Soccer Park at programs@californiasoccerpark.com. 

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Coaching Policies

Game Cancelations at California Soccer Park

RYSL strongly discourages canceling games because they will not be rescheduled. If your team cannot make a game, please call RYSL at (530)782-8935 or email us at programs@californiasoccerpark.com so we can get into contact with your opponent. 

Policy on Air Quality and Practices & Games

The Redding Youth Soccer League recommends that coaches cancel all soccer practices outdoors when the Redding Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 101 (AQI of "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"). Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers. Ultimately, it will be up to each parent to decide whether to attend a practice that is not cancelled, and that player should not be punished if they do not attend.

If the AQI reaches 150 or higher (Air Quality Index of "Unhealthy for All Groups") then all practices must be cancelled for the safety and welfare of RYSL players and coaches. No teams may practice outdoors or participate in games when this level is reached.

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Go to www.purpleair.com and select the proper settings described below. 150 and up means no practices.

Go to purpleair.com and see their map. California Soccer Park has a smoke sensor on the building. Find the Map Data Layer menu in the bottom left and click on the right-hand dropdown where it says "none" and select LRAPA. That is the number to use.

Referee Interaction

All coaches are expected to be calm and collected towards their referees. They are humans.

As most are youth on their first jobs, we expect all coaches treat them with kindness and respect. If there are any issues, communicate with the referee after the game and to the referee coordinator.

This form is for coaches to give feedback on the referee assigned to their game.

PLEASE NOTE this form is praise for doing a good job as well as constructive feedback.

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Referee Evaluation

This form is for coaches to give Feedback on the referee assigned to their game.

PLEASE NOTE this form is praise for doing a good job as well as constructive feedback.

Referee Feedback Form

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RYSL By-Laws & Constitution

Visit our about page HERE for league By-Laws and the RYSL Constitution.

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CULTURE - A Few Do's and Don'ts

 

1. Positive encouragement and instruction of your players from the sidelines (the coach’s box) is allowed. Negative criticism, hostility, abuse or anger are things you should not do. You are a role model and must set the example of good sportsmanship and insist upon it from your team.

2. Cheering when the other team makes a mistake is bad. Cheering when the other team makes a great play is good.

3. Never criticize the referee. It is a tough job. If an appealable mistake is made, talk to the referee and then the Director of Referees after the game. Remember, you are the role model and must set the standard for behavior. It is good to thank the referee and linesmen after the game.

4. Stay 2 steps back from the sideline during games, so you don’t block the Assistant Referee’s view of the line.

5. Don’t run up the score. It’s not good for either team if the game is a mismatch, but sometimes it happens. If your team gets 5 goals ahead, you should be a good sport & do one of the following:

   • Put your weakest scorers up front (use this as an opportunity to let them be forwards).

   • Try someone new in goal & at fullback.

   • Pull a player off the field & “play short”. If it is still a mismatch, pull off another player.

   • Tell your players they must complete 5 consecutive passes before shooting.

   • Tell them they can only take shots from outside the Penalty Box (i.e., practice chip shots, lofted shots at the top of the goal or power shots).

6. Referee Interaction
   All coaches are expected to be calm and collected toward their referees. They are humans. Most are youth with refereeing as their first job. We expect all coaches treat them with kindness and respect. If there are any issues, communicate with the referee after the game and to the referee coordinator.

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FAQ's ABOUT COACHING

Who can coach?

Positive people who love working with children and who know (or are willing to learn) soccer basic per each age division. This includes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, teenagers paired with a team adult, (my sons favorite first coach was a teen, whose family supported her coaching) and community members. All coaches must get fingerprint clearance, pass a background check, and complete mandatory online and on field training. 

 

How many kids would I be coaching?

Approximately 6U=8 players, 8U=8 players, 10U=10 players, 12U=12 players, 14 and above =15+ players

 

How often is practice?

8U and below typically once per week, 10U and above typically twice a week BUT you're the coach, if the best you can do is once per week that'll work. You pick the practice time and location that best suits your schedule. Soccer Park, local approved schools (free) and local approved city parks (free)

 

Are there any Perks?

Free park admittance for your team's games, practice times/days/locations to your preference, and you get to request to coach your own child and a few of their friends. All gear and training provided. 

 

And of course, RYSL families will think you're a rock star!

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