Coach's Corner
The Greene County Soccer Association Coach's Corner is dedicated to providing our coaches with resources, tips, and helpful information to strengthen their coaching journey.
What messaging app should I use to communication with parents? The GCSA uses GroupMe, we recommend setting up a Group for the parents of players on your team to communicate i.e. practice schedule, game times, and other important details.
When and how often should teams hold practices? You will work with your League Commissioner to book a weekly practice for your team. Teams practice weekdays, after 5PM for typically 30 minutes to one hour based on your age group.
What does a typical practice entail? First and most important practices should be fun! YouTube is a great resource to find fun practice drills and games you can play to make practices fun for players. Ball dribbling skills and scrimmages should be incorporated into your practices.
When and how are GCSA Jerseys distributed to players? The GCSA will communicate specific details, typically prior to or day of first games of the Fall & Spring Seasons. Jerseys will be distributed in front of the concession stand across from the playground. Parents will pick up their players jersey from a GCSA volunteer. Due to supplier availability sizes may be substituted.
When are season games and is there a tournament? Games are on Saturdays for both the Fall & the Spring with a tournament held at the end of the Spring Season.
What are my leagues rules? Rules vary between age groups, your League Commissioner will provide you the rules at the beginning of the season and communicate any changes.
What should I do if I do not understand or agree with a referee call during a game? You should respect the difficult job that referees have and recognize that the referee, according to the Laws of the Game, is the ultimate authority on the field. Whether a coach, spectator, player or parent, you should not vocally dispute a referee call (or even call out for an explanation) during the game. Instead, after the game you may seek clarification from the referee or Field Marshal.
Have Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Greene County Soccer Association with any questions you have!