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The South Mississippi Soccer Club is run by volunteers who give their time to the children and the sport of soccer. Our mission is to provide a fun and safe environment for our children to develop a life long love of soccer. To achieve this we need adults who volunteer their time to teach the kids the game of soccer.
SMSC is a Recreational Soccer Club. Our teams fall into the Division III - Recreational Program of the Mississippi Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). To quote from MYSA:
Purpose: The Division III - Recreational Level is the MYSA entry playing level for boys and girls Under 6 through Under 19 Coed teams. It is the developmental playing division, which U.S. Youth Soccer Association requires its State Associations to provide.
Objectives: Its registered teams are formed for the express purposes of teaching the necessary playing abilities and skills of The Game; maximum game and practice participation of each rostered player; physical and mental fitness; and the enjoyment of The Game. Division III teams are not formed to play competitive level soccer. All programs in the Under 5, Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 age groups shall play either 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 play. Single year age divisions shall be used whenever possible. Boys and girls programs should be separated though under special circumstances girls may be allowed to play in the boys division. For details refer to Small Sided Games.
To paraphrase, these games should be FUN! Our job is to teach the basic skills of soccer, teamwork and a joy of playing the game. No team from SMSC will be entering the World Cup. As a Coach, you should understand that while winning is an enjoyable component of the game, it is not as important as teaching the skills needed for the game. As a coach, you should remember that as your child advances and continues to play the game, the players from the other teams will eventually be on yours. Cheering a good play by your opponent sets a great example and will pay off in the future. One goal of all Division III coaches is to have all of their players return the next season. If every child you coach this year plays next year, YOU WIN!
What is US Youth Soccer?
The Game for All Kids! At US Youth Soccer and SMSC we provide a fun, safe and healthy game for ALL KIDS...big kids, little kids, tall kids, short kids, young kids, older kids...kids who want to play for one season, kids who want to play for twenty seasons, kids who play strictly for fun, and kids who want to compete at the highest level possible. Kids are different, and because they are different their physical, social and psychological needs are different. We at US YOUTH SOCCER recognize this and our programs are aimed at meeting the different needs of ALL KIDS.
SMSC and US Youth Soccer provides a healthy activity through its recreational and small sided games programs. These programs emphasize FUN, and de-emphasize winning at all costs. Every child is guaranteed playing time and the game is taught in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
For the player with advanced skills and greater ambition, highly competitive leagues are offered (Division I). This player might have his or her sights set on a college soccer scholarship or playing for the U. S. Olympic or National teams. SMSC has also begun participating in the All-Star programs and our teams have been very competitive at a State-wide level.
What do you need to become a coach for SMSC?
1. Willingness to donate your time once or twice a week.
2. Willingness to learn and to take a coach education course hosted by SMSC.
3. Fill-out a Coach Registration Form
4. Fill-out a Kid Safe Form
What happens if there are too many coaches for an age group?
1. The coaches with the highest license will get selected first. For example, a coach with a State D license will be selected before a coach with only a Youth Module level 3. A coach with a Youth Module license will get selected before a coach without a license.
2. If there is a tie between qualifications of coaches, the Director of Coaching will select the coach or coaches.
Why do you need a coaching license?
1. First, it is mandatory.
2. It makes your job a LOT easier as a coach. You learn what is age appropriate for the age group you are coaching. You also learn new activities that help to make your practices fun and effective.
3. For U10 amid up, you cannot coach your team at the District Tournament unless you have a license. Remember, we send up to 4 teams to District in some age groups.
4. Most importantly, it is the right thing to do for the players.
For more information on Coaching Courses please go to the MYSA Director of Coaching Web site for Coaching Courses.
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