FCA Soccer Coaches' Corner
Welcome to the FCA Soccer Coaches' Corner! This is your dedicated hub for all things related to our upcoming Soccer season.
Equipment Instructions
Practice Resources
- Age-Specific Drills & Skills: Find drills designed to match the skill level and attention span of each age group. Once you click on link choose "skills" and or "drills" (Click Link)
- Practice Plans: Download pre-made practice plans tailored to each division. U8 folder covers U8 & U6. U12 Folder covers U10 & U12. (Click Link)
Game Day Resources
- Soccer Rules & Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the league rules specific to each division. (Click Link)
- Substitution Calculator : Easily organize your team’s lineup for game days. (Click Link)
- Game Day Checklist
- Pre-Game Preparation:
- Confirm game time and location with the team a day before the game.
- Ensure all necessary equipment is packed (balls, cones, pinnies, first-aid kit).
- Prepare the lineup and any specific game strategies or goals for the team.
- Remind players and parents about the importance of arriving on time.
- Arrival (20 Minutes Before Kickoff):
- Have the team arrive 20 minutes before the game.
- Conduct a warm-up session (stretching, passing drills, etc.).
- Review the game plan with the team.
- 5 Minutes Before Kickoff:
- Organize both teams to run around the boundary of the field, high-fiving parents along the sidelines.
- Gather the team for a pre-game prayer as an individual team.
- Give final encouragement and reminders to the players.
- During the Game:
- Manage substitutions according to the game plan.
- Encourage players and provide constructive feedback.
- Stay engaged and positive, modeling good sportsmanship.
- Post-Game:
- Thank referees.
- Gather both teams at midfield for a post-game prayer.
- Move off the field for a team snack and the player spotlight (highlight one or more players for their effort and performance).
- After the Game:
- Move off the field for a team snack and the player spotlight (highlight one or more players for their effort and performance).
- Thank the parents and supporters for coming out.
- Provide any updates or reminders for the next practice or game.
- Ensure all equipment is collected and packed away.
- Optional:
- Capture a team photo if possible.
- Encourage players to reflect on their performance and set goals for the next game.
Important Dates
- Practice Start Date: Practices begin the week of August 26th.
- First Game: September 7th
- End of Season Celebration: October 19th
- U12 Playoffs: October 26th
Coach Compliance
- Head Coaches: In order to protect the safety of our athletes, if you are a Head Coach or a Spiritual Coordinator, you must first complete an FCA Ministry Leader Application (MLA). Click here to begin
- Players Health Protect: You must register with Player’s Health Protect to complete a safe, secure background check, waivers, and SafeSport Training. Click here to register with Player’s Health Protect.
Additional Resources
- Equipment Checklist: Ensure your team is fully equipped for practices and games.
- U6 & U8: Size 3 Ball
- U10 & U12: Size 4 Ball
- Water Bottle
- Shin Guards
- Soccer Cleats
FCA Soccer Team Photos
We are pleased to be doing team photos for FCA Soccer again this year. Please contact us to schedule a time for your team's pictures. We will be shooting three Saturdays, September 14, 21 and 28 from 8:00am - 2:00pm times are available every 15 minutes. There will also be limited time available for pictures at practices for the weeks of Sept 9-13, Sept 16-20 and Sept 23-27. All photos must be done by Sept 28. You must contact us to schedule a time for your team.
Thank you,
On Location Photography
509-554-1575 (call or text)
Contact Us
For any questions or additional support, please reach out. (Email: [email protected])
For Devotion help please reach out to Amy Thornton. (Email: [email protected])