Stratford Youth Soccer is committed to coaching development for all within the Ontario Soccer framework. Whether you're a parent wanting to volunteer, a player exploring other opportunities to be involved in the game, or a soccer professional wanting to advance your career, we have courses and resources for you. All course registration can be completed online.
In addition to coaching courses, Ontario Soccer puts on the annual Ontario Soccer Summit, expanded from the yearly Coaching Conference, to bring the best minds from across the world to Ontario.
Link to Ontario Soccer Training guides for all levels of Soccer - Grassroots program, FUNdamentals and Learn To Train
Stratford Youth Soccer is committed to implementing supportive policies and processes to support Responsible Coaching which adhere to three key areas, ensuring the safety and protection of athletes and coaches involved in our programs.
These will provide SYS coaches with the tools and training necessary to model ethical behaviour.
The Responsible Coaching Movement is the result of extensive consultation with the Canadian Sport Community. These consultations will guide future phases that will address the role coaches play in issues relating to the health and safety of athletes, both on and off the field of play.
Link to Ontario Soccer Training guides for all levels of Soccer - Grassroots program, FUNdamentals and Learn To Train
Ontario Soccer has partnered with the Respect Group to provide online education for coaches, referees and parents to help create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for children and youth involved in soccer. The Respect in Sport Program assists coaches, referees, trainers and managers with identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in sport.
The FUNdamentals course is designed for individuals who will be coaching U6-U8 Females and U6-U9 Males.
Coaches who will be coaching U9 to U12 Males and Females. This period is called "The Golden Age of Learning".
Soccer For Life is designed for those coaches who are interested in coaching players who are U13 and older.
Keep connected to your team. Quickly check schedules and team updates, plus message other members on your team and receive heads-up from athletes about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
Easily add and edit athlete info, manage schedules, and message team members
Messaging Your Team in TeamCenter
Send a message to an individual member, selected members, or the entire team directly from TeamCenter or from the SportsEngine mobile app
Basic Team Management
Perform basic tasks using the Team Page Team Management functionality
Add Contacts to Receive Team Messages
Add additional email addresses to a non-member's profile in order to be able to include all athletes in team communications
Manage RSVPs for each athlete within your team’s TeamCenter or within the SportsEngine mobile app
Sending RSVPs for Existing Games or Events
Do you import your game schedules from a third-party scheduler or create them manually on your team page? This article explains how to add RSVPs to those games and events after they are imported.
Review help articles about how coaches interact with TeamCenter and the SportsEngine mobile app
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