House League Coaches
About Volunteer Coaching
Our coaches are parents, players, former players, family members, and friends of the community looking to provide a fun and active experience through the game of soccer. Our goal at VYS House is to create a fun, nurturing environment for our players to develop their love of the game and create lasting friendships through a Lifetime of Soccer.
Becoming involved in the VYS House Program is a great way to go the extra mile in the community, and assist our aspiring soccer players. We are always seeking the help of enthusiastic community leaders. Volunteers are the backbone of our House League, and we are grateful for the time, dedication, and personalization they do each season for our kids.
Quick Facts
- Coaches receive a registration benefit
- Select practice time/location
- Equipment & gear provided
- Background check & SafeSport training required
- No experience required
Values
Becoming a Volunteer Coach
- Mark your interest as a Volunteer Head/Assistant Coach during your child's registration
- If you do not have a child in the program and are interested please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form
- Complete a Background Check and SafeSport training
- The club will provide you with the necessary links to complete
- Both of these task are mandatory before gaining access to your team
- Utilize Coaching Education resources
- Receive access to your team and begin preseason checklist
- Apply for Practice Field Space
- Send Team Welcome message
- Uniform/Equipment pick up
- Manage your Team page
- Upload Practice & Game schedule
- Send messaging/team updates
- Have fun with your team!
*please note that marking your interest as a Volunteer does not guarantee your placement as a Coach
Head Coaching
Help ignite a lifetime love of soccer and create a team bond with our aspiring young players! Head Coaches are responsible for leading 1 practice session a week and 1 game each weekend (typically Saturday). No prior experience needed, VYS provides session plans, training, equipment, and a VYS shirt to all Head Coaches. Approved Head Coaches will receive a $65 voucher (per team) applicable to all future programs.
Assistant Coaching
Everyone has busy schedules, and Coaching soccer is a commitment. Having Assistant Coaches ready to lend a helping hand is key! Responsible for helping organize practices and games, and supporting our players. Assistant Coaches may be asked to step in if a coach is sick or has an emergency. Approved Assistant Coaches will receive a $35 voucher (per team) applicable to all future programs.
Player Safety
Background Check
In conjunction with VYSA, the club runs background checks on every VYS volunteer over the age of 18. Invitations to background checks are provided through Trusted Employee and are valid for 2 years and are subject to additional screening.
SAFE SPORT
All Team Officials rostered on travel and recreational teams will be required to complete the SafeSport training. The SafeSport training will be valid for 1 year, with a refresher course required each year after.
All 4 of my children started in the VYS house league and continue to play today. VYS house helped them build a foundation for their skills and ignited their passion for soccer. The community of coaches and staff are vested in helping kids to succeed in whatever level of play they are ready for. I couldn't be happier about our experience with VYS.
House League Coach
Get your Coaching Licenses
In USSF Licensed Grassroots courses, learn the fundamentals of coaching directly from our VYS Directors. In both an online and on-field course, you will get invaluable hands-on experience. All Volunteer Coaches will receive a full credit reimbursement for licensing costs reflected in their next registration.
This Grassroots course will cover U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players specific to your division.
Coaches will be tasked with reflecting on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth in the Six Tasks (Coaching Games, Coaching Training Sessions, Leading the Team, Leading the Player, Managing the Performance Environment, and Leadership).
For more information on available courses and finding which one is right for you, please reach out to our Coaching Director.
Our Community
VYS is more than a mere soccer club. It is an organization that guides individual player development while fostering a deep sense of community in which players and their families build lasting friendships and a love of this great game.
Whether it is on or off the field, VYS is dedicated to instilling a lifetime of great experiences in its youth. VYS is committed to creating a positive culture in which coaches, parents, fans, officials, and players have the tools and training to work together to achieve the VYS vision and mission.
What makes Vienna Youth Soccer truly special is the first word in the Club’s name - Vienna - a town that all of us are proud to call home.
Contact
General Questions
Registration Questions
Preguntas en Español
Office Hours
Mon - Fri by appointment
311 Maple Ave West Unit D
Vienna, VA 22180