Coaches Resources
Resources
- Coaches Guide
- Practice Guide
- Drill Videos - *Additionally, Mojo has a mobile app.
- PDSA Laws of the Game
- Crossbar Help
- Explore PDSA Online Rules Course - To help you better understand the rules of soccer we're excited to provide this online course. By taking this course you will gain a better understanding of game day PDSA specific rules and a deeper appreciation for the game of soccer.
Updates
- We would ask that everyone use only Crossbar for all team communications this year. We had several teams use it, and it was successful - for FAQ's visit the Crossbar Help Center.
- We are doing background checks for all board members, coaches, and volunteers for PDSA this year.
- Most games will be played on Saturday, with the exception of U14, U18 and any make up games
- Weather alerts system - at Brown Road, there are audible and visible alerts. Per city policy, no one may be on the field for 30 minutes after a strike within 10 miles of the park. This is what is denoted by the weather pole alerting.
General Coaching Details
- Practice areas in Canyon
- Brown Road Sports Complex (primary)
- Southeast Park
- Canyon Intermediate School
- Canyon Junior Hugh
- Hunsley Park
- Reeves Hinger Elementary School
- Crestview Elementary
- Spring Canyon Elementary
- No practices on private properties
- Teams can schedule one practice on a game field prior to the start of season. Coordinate field availability with your division commissioner via GroupMe.
- GroupMe is the primary communications method between the board and coaches. Please escalate any items to your age level commissioners (listed above) via GroupMe.
- Coach Expectations
- Adhere to Coaches Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate respectful behavior towards players, parents, referees, & opponents.
- Set the standard for yourself, your parents and players that negative behavior & comments toward referees, including arguing calls and complaining about referee decisions, is not allowed.
- Familiarize yourself with PDSA Laws of the Game.
- Head Coaches, please identify an assistant coach for your team. Notify your division commissioner of your assistant coach’s name, contact number and email. If you do not have an assistant coach lined up yet, please do so when making your parent calls after rosters are finalized and released next week.
- Maximum of TWO coach's kids per team.
- At any point during the season, feel free to contact your commissioner or any other board member to discuss the progression of the season and discuss any topics/issues that need clarification.
- All questions and comments should be addressed with your league commissioner.