Coaching

Coaches - PlayMetrics is our all-in-one soccer program for messaging, scheduling, and more. Visit this help document for ALL the things you can do in PlayMetrics!

Interested in Coaching? 

Below are a couple points that we hope will make you feel more comfortable to volunteer:

  • No experience is necessary.

  • You are not alone. We encourage each team to have a Head Coach as well as 1-2 Assistant Coaches.

  • BYSA has a set of practice plans already available to use as/when needed.

  • As part of the yearly Adult Registration process, you will be required to complete the following:

    • SafeSport Abuse Prevention training

      • 90-min online course, every four years

      • 30-min online course, every year

    • Concussion training

      • 30-90-min training, every two years

    • CORI submission

      • CORIs are to be renewed every three years

  • Adult Registration FAQ page can be found here

On the right-hand side of this page, BYSA has listed out a recommended set of training and resources available to Coaches.

It is encouraged that each coach take at least one in-person Grassroots course, as listed within the US Soccer Coaching page. Visit our Coaching Education page for more options!

BYSA is proud to announce that it has partnered with the New England Revolution Academy to bring high-quality training resources to the players of Billerica.

New England Revolution Academy will provide dedicated resources - coaches, training plans, and unbiased observers - to BYSA. The goal of this partnership with the Revs is to improve our coaching and instruction for our players.

If you do have any additional questions, concerns or general feedback, please reach out to our Coaching Director.