Coaches

Welcome to the Home Page for Region 678 coaches. This is the central hub for coaching information and announcements.

Rules and Policies for Competitive Divisions

Competitive Divisions consist of U10, U12 and U14 teams. Below are several documents explaining the Region 678 rules and policies for these divisions. Click on each document to open it, read it carefully and print a copy for your coach binder.

Overall Sportsmanship Program
Standings Points System and Tie Breakers
AYSO Region 678 Sportsmanship Scoring System
Playoff Summary
Playoffs Details: Kicks From the Mark

Rules and Policies for Non-Competitive Divisions

Non-Competitive Divisions consist of U5, U6, U7 and U8 teams. Below are several documents explaining the Region 678 rules and policies for these divisions. Click on each document to open it, read it carefully and print a copy for your coach binder.

Division U5 & U6 Field Rules
Division U7 Field Rules
Division U8 Field Rules
AYSO U5-U6 Rules Summary
AYSO U7-U8 Rules Summary

Weekly Coach Newsletter Via Email
Last Updated: April 07, 2008
A Company called Finesoccer offers weekly newsletters via email for free to anyone that subscribes.  They offer a variety of newletters that target specific elements of soccer.  One newsletter is related specifically towards drills for olders (U10 to high school), another related to goalkeepers and one written specifically for younger kids ... more
Law 11 Offside Animated Demonstration of Applying this Law
Last Updated: June 27, 2007
Offside is one of the most difficult aspects of soccer for players, parents and coaches. The link to the website below provides an animated demonstation of the application of the offside law under several different situtations. Take a look and I'm sure it will greatly improve your understanding of Law 11. ... more

Coach - someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

Youth Referee Abuse Policy

Youth development is the central focus of all aspects of the AYSO (American YOUTH Soccer Organization) and the programs we offer. This includes ALL youth, whether they are players, coaches or referees. AYSO policy states we are to "provide a Safe, Fair and Fun" environment for all participants. Only "Positive, Instructive and Encouraging" comments are allowed to be directed towards any youth - player, coach or referee. The purpose of this policy is to make clear that any verbal abuse or negative criticism directed towards our youth players, coaches or referees is unacceptable. The policy includes basic procedures and standards for sanctions for improper conduct by adults toward our youths.

Youth Referee Abuse Policy