Soccer is a game in which children are continuously growing and developing. To ensure that each child in MAYSA has a chance to receive a standardized base level of instruction, our coaches must adhere to the coaching policies set forth by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association. Every coach in the MAYSA district must have:
- A coach pass card issued by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
- A coaching license issued by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
Applying for a coach pass registers you as a member of WYSA. It is a quick and easy process online: Click here to Obtain, or Renew, a 'WYSA Coach Pass'.
For a coach certificate/license, a you must attend one of the 'coach clinics' offered by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association. Different levels of licensure are required for coaches at different competition and age levels. All coaches of recreational-level teams are required to have a 'Y1' certificate. All coaches of classic-level teams and state league-level U12-U14 teams are required to have an 'E' license. All coaches of state league-level U15 –U19 teams are required to have a 'D' license.
Each year MAYSA clubs host Y1, E license, and D license clinics in their communities for area coaches.
Click here for a current list of WYSA coaching clinics in the state, including those courses held in the MAYSA district.
Please note that all coaching courses, certificates, licenses, and passes are administered by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association rather than MAYSA. We are happy to try to answer your questions, however please refer to the state website Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association for the most complete information.