Have You Considered Coaching Youth House League Soccer?

OSC House League coaches are all volunteers. 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! Coaches must fill out a volunteer application form and are highly encouraged to attend the Coach Education Workshops that OSC hosts. Coaches must be 15 years of age or older. Any coach under 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 Screening is required for coaches who are 18 years of age or older. The Screening is valid for two years. 

A Coach's child will automatically be placed on their team and the coach will also receive one additional player request. If the coach has an assistant coach, their child will count as the coach's additional player request.

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! 

Click here to fill out the Volunteer Coach Application Form

2019 Summer House League & Ultimate House League Soccer Season

Before Season Begins

1. Attend the 2019 OSC House League Coach Summit on Friday, May 3. Here you will gain valuable insight about being a House League coach through interactive learning activities and live demonstrations. 
2. Attend the Coach Kick-Off event on Saturday, May 4. Here you will pick up you team's uniform and equipment you will need for the season. 
3. Send a communication to your team introducing yourself, which will include the team's name, the schedule, time/location of a pre-season meeting, etc. (email template provided by OSC)
4. Plan and attend pre-season meeting with players to hand out uniforms, player handbook, marketing materials, and speak about season ahead.

Season Begins

1. Communicate with your team regarding days of play, field location, snack schedule and special events (Photo Day, INARIA Cup, Festival Days).
2. Attend all games scheduled by OSC for the Soccer 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. Ensure that each player on your roster receives the OSC ball provided for them at Coaches’ Kick-Off (if applicable)
2. Complete player evaluations for your players. Once completed, return/send these evaluations to OSC.
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