Home | About Us | Sponsors | Registration | Programs | Tournament | Coaching | BSU Soccer | Message Board | Contact Us As a member of the Indiana Youth Soccer Association (IYSA), Starsoccer will begin implementation of minimum coaching standards as outlined by the IYSA. Beginning this spring season ALL recreational coaches for age groups 5 thru 8 will have the opportunity to attend a 'Youth Coaching Module' conducted by a licensed soccer coach or an IYSA representative. This course will be conducted on the opening night of the recreational program (don't worry, we have plans for the players as well) and all coaches will receive certificates of completion. Minimum coaching standards serve a dual purpose; first they provide continuity of instruction to all players and secondly will give new parent coaches more confidence as they coach their child's team. Minimum coaching standards will also be enforced for our travel coaches. Since this requires a greater commitment of time on the part of our travel coaches, Starsoccer will cover the cost of the training. The current pool of coaches has many impressive items on their resumes, including: Multiple National coaching licenses A current Indiana Varsity Coach A former Indiana High School All-State Player A member of an Indiana State High School championship team A former Ohio High School All-State Player Volunteer coaching opportunities include head coach and assistant coach. Head Coach Responsibilities: Promotes club goals Holds players and parents accountable for club’s standards of conduct at practices, games and tournaments Prepares each practice appropriate to age and abilities Conducts player and parent meetings Secures and maintains equipment (balls, flags, etc.) Reports plans and actions to director of coaching Assistant Coaching Opportunities: Assists the coach in running practices and meetings Coaches in the absence of the coach Reports plans and actions to coach Each team also has a manager. The manager's role is to take care of the paperwork. Manager Responsibilities Include: Maintain player records (birth certificates and medical forms) and player cards (works with state registrars to get player pictures glued to cards, to get cards signed by players and state registrar and to get cards laminated) Order uniforms from Uniform and merchandise chairman, and collects fees for uniforms, tournaments, etc. Report plans and actions to Starsoccer Club Board of Directors Maintain financial records for team Coordinate or delegates responsibility of team refreshments and snacks Coordinate communications with team families Keep statistics and reports game results to director of media relations Distribute maps Maintain first-aid supplies Secure and submit information for tournaments Report plans and actions to coach