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ALL HEAD COACHES will need to complete the following:
Respective Age Group Level Coaching Certification Course
Respect in Sport Course - Activity Leader
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
All other volunteers participating on a regular basis in any element of youth soccer are required to have the following:
Respect in Sport - Activity Leader
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
This includes all Team Parents and Assistant Coaches. All other training components are highly recommended for all coaches.
For more information or are unsure what you have already completed, please email coach@bvsoccer.ca.
Houston and Hazelton coaches, please contact your respective club organizers.
Click here to see if you have completed the proper coaching course.
ALL coaches and team parents helping players on the field on a regular basis are required to have a valid CRC.
These course are required for ALL DEVELOPMENT COACHES or Coaches potentially travelling with teams.
Click on the link below and set up an account if you haven't already.
The Coaching Association of Canada welcomes you to the Locker, the central location to easily access, manage, and maintain your coach training and records.
Coaching Association of Canada
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Training module and/or online evaluation. (4 hour online course, need to book ahead of time with ViaSport $70 fee or challenge the course and complete the evaluation $85, two attempts)
NCCP Making Headway in Soccer online concussion module. (free by clicking on the link above, 90 mins)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan online module. (free by clicking on the link above, 15 mins)
NCCP Rule of Two online module. (free by clicking on the link above, 20 mins)
click on the link to view BC Soccer Coaching Requirement Policy
Be sure to email coach@bvsoccer.ca for a FREE code to complete the course.
CODE TO REGISTER FOR ON-FIELD PORTION: BVSS2024
On-line Portion MUST be completed by April15th or sooner
Active Start U6 - Sunday, May 5th - 2 - 4pm
Fundamentals U8 - Sunday, April 28th - 2-5pm
Learn to Train U10 and U12 - Sunday, April 28th - 9-1pm
Soccer for Life U14 and U18 - Sunday, May 5th - 9-1pm
These dates are tentative and could change due to coaches availability.
Must Pre-book On-field portion to secure a spot
Cannot book On-field portion until you have completed the online AND waited 7-10 days for BC Soccer to have uploaded your data
Be sure to use your full first and last name and same email for both portions.
Please Complete Online Portion Early
BY COMPLETING THE RESPECT IN SPORT, YOU WILL OBTAIN A NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ( NCCP) NUMBER.
LOST YOUR NUMBER OR NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT, CLICK HERE TO CREATE A NCCP OR TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD.
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Informal games can be set up at the end of practices or as part of a jamboree mixing exercising and games. Play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Mini game formats are used, ranging from 3v3 to 5v5 and a basic league schedule can be created but no standings should be kept. All players should play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.
This stage introduces players to disciplined training and begins to develop their understanding of principles of play alongside their skills practice. Repetitions are important to develop technical proficiency, but creating a fun and challenging environment is still paramount to stimulate learning and promote a love of the game. Game formats can range from 6v6 to 8v8 as players advance through this stage, and again a simple league schedule can be created, but no standings should be kept – the emphasis is still FUN. All players play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeping, and the training to competition ratio should be 2 to 3 training sessions for every game.
At this stage, skill training demands and training loads are increased to develop and refine skills and tactics. Tactical awareness becomes an increasingly important facet of training, alongside mental toughness, concentration, and diligence. Elite soccer groups may express interest in recruiting talented young players, but coaches and parents should be careful to recognize and protect the long-term interests of each athlete. Game formats develop from 8v8 to 11v11 (although no 11v11 prior to 13 years of age) as players grow through this stage, and the season moves toward year-round play that includes appropriate rest and recovery periods.
BC Soccer recommends coaches to complete concussion training and take an active role to understand concussion symptoms.
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a program designed to provide coaches with the information they need to provide evidence-based care for their athletes who have sustained a concussion.