Coaching Requirements

Orillia soccer appreciates that great coaching leads to a great soccer experience for kids. That's why we support coach development.

House league requirements

  • No coaching qualification required
  • For a better coaching experience ODSC encourages new coaches to participate in the following seminars full of great ideas and teaching concepts:
    • U4-U5 complete the Active Start course
    • U6-U7 complete the FUNdamentals course
    • U9-U12 complete the Learn to Train course
  • The ODSC will reimburse the cost of the coarse taken upon completion
  • Coaches are required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed every third year of coaching.  For more information and forms click:  Police Check Info.

 

Travel and Competitive Teams

  • Competitive- Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches
    • Must have Respect In Sport, Soccer for Life, Making Ethical Decision + Making Headway
  • Developmental League- Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches U9-U12
    • Must have Learn to Train (or Soccer for Life) + Making Ethical Decisions + Respect in Sport + Making Headway
  • Recreational League- Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches U13 and Up
    • Must have Soccer for Life + Making Ethical Decision + Respect in Soccer + Making Headway
  • The ODSC will reimburse the cost of the coarse taken upon completion
  • Travel Team Coaches are required to provide a completed Vulnerable Sector Check on year 1 of coaching, declaration of a clean record check year 2, declaration of a clean record check year 3 and a renewal of a Vulnerable Sector Check on year 4.  For more information click: Police Check Info.

Orillia Soccer covers the cost of most soccer development courses. Find out more by contacting Orillia Soccer.

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