Coaching Education
We provide a number of coaching education opportunities to coaches at all skill levels. Click the link below to view upcoming courses.
Coaching Education
Pre-Season
I. Risk Management (Required)
NCFC Youth Recreation will use U.S. Club as the vehicle to complete Risk Management for the 2018-2019 season. Each person who volunteers in the program that will be placed on a roster must complete all 3 steps to the Risk Management process.
1. Become “SafeSport Trained”
2. Complete Sideline Sports Doc (SSD) online course.
3. Complete background screening.
In order to complete this process, please reach out to your regional administrator so they can provide you with the instructions and codes to complete this process for free.
Raleigh: Mary Puckett
[email protected]
Cary, Garner, Holly Springs/Fuquay-Varina: Megan George
[email protected]
Durham-Chapel Hill, Hillandale, Wake Forest: Andrew Tait
[email protected]
While this process may take more time than previous seasons, we are confident in the increased measures taken to protect both player and coach and appreciate your cooperation.
II. Coaches Meeting & License
Recreation Coaches should plan on attending the Coaches Meeting and Coaching Education on Saturday, February 9. The meeting will address important changes, updates and information for the upcoming season. NCFC Youth Staff will demonstrate how to run a session, answer questions with regards to coaching, and be a resource for all experienced or new Recreation coaches. Both head coaches and assistant coaches are welcome to participate.
If you are a new coach, you will be able to pick up any training gear or equipment for the fall season in the fitness center at WRAL on February 9.
If you are a coach from the previous season and you need some updated gear or equipment, please feel free to stop by and we can work with you to provide you with the right materials!
U5-U8 coaches will receive ball vouchers you will be able to give to your players for the fall season. Balls are not to be picked up until the first week of practices, August 13th!
U5 - U8 Fall 2018 Presentation
U9 - U12 Fall 2018 Presentation
U13 - U18 Fall 2018 Presentation
In-Season
IV. Medical Waiver
Teams must have an NCFC Medical Waiver signed by a parent or guardian of each rostered player. The waiver must be complete and present at every game.
Medical Waiver
V. Practice Plans
Never plan a practice this Fall! Simply print, study and execute the predesigned practice sessions created specifically for each Recreation age group.
Practice Plans
VI. Rules of Play
Make sure you understand the rules of the age group you are coaching. Is there offsides? How long is a half? What size ball do we use?
Rules of Play
VII. Uniforms
All U5-U12 players need to wear the NCFC required adidas red and navy jerseys.
U13-U19 Recreational players' uniforms are organized by coaches, so they are not required to purchase these uniforms. Coaches should contact their teams weeks before their first game to make sure everyone has a uniform.
Recreation Uniform