Have You Considered Coaching Youth House League Soccer?

OSC House League coaches are all volunteers! No formal soccer or coaching experience is necessary to volunteer in the House League Program! All volunteer coaches require to get involved is a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! 

As a volunteer at OSC, you are provided with a coach’s tool kit that will ensure that you, along with your team, have a soccer season that is both fun and enjoyable! OSC is proud to provide free Coach Education Workshops throughout the Fall & Winter seasons as well as communication templates, warm-ups and more to ensure your coaching experience is as enjoyable as possible. 

How to Become a Coach

All coaches must complete the Volunteer Coach Application Form to begin the process to become a House League Coach. 
Coaches must be 15 years of age or older.
Any coach under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times (the guardian’s information must be listed on the application form).

A current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required for coaches who are 18 years of age or older. Once you have provided the original copy of your Vulnerable Sector Check to OSC, you will be reimbursed for the full cost. The Volunterable Sector Check is valid for two years. 

Coaches automatically have their child placed on their on their team, as will have one additional player request. If the coach has an assistant coach with a child, the assistant coach's child will be the additional player request. 

Click here to fill out the Volunteer Coach Application Form

2019 Fall & 2020 Winter Youth Indoor House League Soccer - Season Timeline

Before Season Begins

1. Complete the Volunteer Coach Application
2. After confirmation of coaching from OSC, complete any additional requirements, including obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Check (if applicable)
3. If you are a U13-U18 coach, you will participate in the Blind Draft for your age group
4. Pick up roster, uniforms and equipment for your team when advised by the Club
5. Send a communication to your team introducing yourself and with additional information including your team number and sponsor, and with a pre-season meeting time to distribute uniforms. OSC will provide a template for use for this communication.
6. Plan and attend your pre-season meeting to distribute uniforms and speak about the season ahead

Season Begins

1. Communicate with your team regarding your schedule and any other events taking place throughout the season
2. Attend all games scheduled by OSC for the season
    - Helpful tip: Ask all the parents on your team if anyone wants to be an assistant coach if you do not have one already. 
3. Ensure your players are having FUN - have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, provide positive feedback, and ensure players are getting equal playing time
4. Pass along information to your team that is sent to you by OSC throughout the season.

After Season

1. Thank your team for a great season!
2. Complete player evaluations for your players. Once completed, return/send these evaluations to OSC. (If applicable)
3. Sign up to coach again!

In each age group, a volunteer coach’s role may vary, however the most important aspect in all age groups is to have fun!

Please take a look at the charts below to see the specific coaching requirements in each age group:

Click here to fill out the Volunteer Coach Application Form