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Coaching Prerequisites

Coaching Spring 2026

Did you coach in the fall?

Yes: See Steps 1 and 4
    Travel Coaches: See also Steps 5 - 7 


No:  Complete Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 

 

Step 1:  Volunteer to Coach in the WSA Sports Connect registration system
               This must be done EVERY SEASON and for EACH DIVISION you would like to coach.       

Step 2:  Complete the MYSA Adult Registration Process and Training Listed HERE 
             
If you coached in the fall, your MYSA coaching credential is valid for the spring season.
All coaches are required to register with MYSA for each soccer year
              MYSA registration must be done via the HERE link above. 
              Training courses can also be done via your registration account, Volunteer tab.


Step 3:  Pick up your credentials TBA 
              
Soccer Office, lower level Civic Center, Enter through front of building if side door is locked

Step 4:  Attend pre-season coaches meeting:

               Travel Coaches:   
                           WSA: TBA, Heritage Room, Americal Civic Center                        
                           Mandatory Essex League meeting: April 1 & 2, Location TBD

                Local Coaches:  TBA  
                           New IM Coaches Video - for any new coach in any program
                           Academy Coaches Video - for Grade 1 and Grade 2 coaches
                           Pre-K and K Coaches Video - for pre-K and coaches


    *** Additional Steps for TRAVEL COACHES only  ***


    Step 5
    : Sign up for practice times  TBA

    Step 6:  Obtain your SPRING ECYSA coach card from MYL system - a new card is required each season
    • If you'd like to print out your own coach card, it must be in COLOR (required).
    • If you cannot print it, you can get it when picking up your Spring roster 
     

    Step 7:  Get your SPRING photo roster:

    • A new roster is needed for SPRING season. 
    • Coaches can not print out photo rosters -- only Wakefield admins can.
    • Pick up in Soccer Office, lower level Civic Center, Enter through front of building if side door is locked
      •  Dates: TBA

    Reminders:   
    • Print out your game cards and some blanks ones to have on hand.   
      • Print them from the MYL system.  Print a couple for each game (just in case).
      

    Need Help?

    • U.S. Soccer Connect Help Desk:
      • Submit support ticket HERE (at bottom of page)
      • 855-703-2558 
      • Mon through Fri:  12:00 - 7:00 pm EST
      • Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 pm EST
    • Email the WSA Risk Manager: [email protected]
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