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 coaching license issued by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
- A coach pass card issued by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
To obtain a coaching license and a coach pass card, a coach must attend one of the coaching 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 (formerly known as the ‘G’) license. 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 clinics in their communities for area coaches. The following license level courses are available in the Madison area:
- Y1
- E
- D
See below for the full list of 2007-2008 MAYSA clinics or here for the full list of 2007-2008 clinics in the state.
| D License Course | ||
| Nov 9-11, 16-18 (register) | Princeton Club East (map) | |
| E License Course | ||
| Mar 28-30 (register) | Levi Leonard Fieldhouse, 410 S. 3rd St, Evansville (map) | |
| Jun 27-29 (register) | Deerfield Elem Sch, 340 W. Quarry St, Deerfield (map) | |
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| Y1 Coaching Clinic | ||
| Wed, Mar 12 (register) | Madison Country Day School, 5606 River Rd,Waunakee (map) | |
| Tues, Mar 18 (register) | Horizon Elem, 625 N Heatherstone Ridge, Sun Prairi (map) | |
| Thurs, Mar 27 (register) | South School Gymnasium, 420 Plum St., Reedsburg (map) | |
| Wed, April 2 (register) | Deerfield Elem Sch, 340 W. Quarry St, Deerfield (map) | |
| Tues, April 15 (register) | Break Away Sports, 5964 Executive Dr, Madison (map) | |
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A coaching license (also known as a coaching certificate) is a document showing that a particular individual has completed a coaching clinic run by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association. This document indicates the license level held by the individual, and is used to obtain a new coach pass card if the existing one needs to be renewed, upgraded, or replaced.
A coach pass card is the picture-identification card that coaches must have at all games. This card servers as a means of identification to game officials and allows the coach to stand on the team sideline during a sanctioned match. This card is also associated with the Risk Management Program run by Wisconsin Youth Soccer. Due to its association with the Risk Management Program, this card needs to be renewed bi-annually. To change the license level listed on a card that does not yet need to be renewed, an upgrade can be requested. A replacement for a lost or stolen card can also be obtained.
- A copy of the coach's new Wisconsin Youth Soccer coaching license
- A 1” x 1” photo or digital image of the coach (if a new picture is desired)
- The coach's current coach pass card
- A $2 processing fee
- A copy of the coach's Wisconsin Youth Soccer coaching license
- A 1” x 1” photo or digital image of the coach (if an electronic one is not already on file)
- A $25 replacement fee