With over 350 children playing soccer in Revelstoke, we require a large number of volunteer coaches to assist us in providing a fun, quality soccer program. Head coach, co-coach and assistant coach options are available.
Our Spring House season runs for 8 weeks from the beginning of May until the end of June. Some positions are for only one day per week (Wednesdays) and other are for two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
If you are interested in coaching, please direct any questions to contact@revsoccer.com or register online here.
There are several BC Soccer mandated criteria to coach soccer in BC. For the Health & Safety of our players RYSA encourages all coaches, assistants, and co-coaches to complete all modules.
1 - (All including managers) Complete a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) - find instructions & code below - FREE
2 - (All) Complete the online Respect in Sport module (1.5hr) - will be reimbursed once you complete the course and season
3 - (All) Complete the online Rule of Two module (20 minutes) - FREE
4 - (Head Coach) Complete the online Emergency Action Plan (EAP) module (15 minutes) - FREE
5 - (Head Coach) Complete the online Making Head Way module (15 minutes) - FREE
6 - (Head Coach) Complete the exam online Making Ethical Decisions (MED) (1hr) - reach out for reimbursement
7 - Complete the Coaching Course in the age you are coaching at (online (60 minutes) & on field (1.5-3hrs) - will be reimbursed once you have completed the course and the season
Spring Coaching Courses
BC Soccer is now mandating age-appropriate coach training for all coaches. RYSA will Reimburse your costs once you have completed the course and coaching the season. You can register for these courses through the Grassroots Coach Education Program (link here)
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic movement and introductory ball skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises (Agility, Balance & Coordination) and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Informal games can be set up at the end of practices or as part of a jamboree mixing exercising and games. Play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and game.
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Mini game formats are used, ranging from 4v4 to 7v7 and a basic league schedule can be created but no standings should be kept. All players should play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that grow players physical literacy and ball mastery in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be on individual skill acquisition (ball mastery) while building in teamwork. Basic principles of play and tactics are introduced. Small sided game formats are used, ranging from 4v4 to 9v9 and a basic league schedule can be created but no standings should be kept. All players should play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop the technical and tactical skills needed to compete in an 11v11 game. Small sided games are used, ranging from 3v3 to 9v9 to break down the game in training. League play with standings occurs now. Players should be able to play multiple positions but settle into their preferred or strongest positions as they age through their youth. At Grassroots equal playing time over the season should be allotted to practices and games.
Criminal Record Check Application Process
*** Please note that in order to complete the Criminal Record Check you will have to download and setup the BC Services Card App and use it to verify your identity. It apparently can take up to several days to verify your identity. ***You can download and setup the app here -> https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/bcservicescardapp/download-appOnce you have the BC Services Card App and have verified your identity with it you can use it to request a Criminal Record Check.
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