Here at Columbus Parks & Recreation Department, we take our responsibility to provide the participants (coaches, players, parents, referees/umpires, etc.) of our programs with a high caliber, high quality program, very seriously! We are always striving to improve our programs so that our community can continue to benefit from such a tremendous array of recreational sports opportunities. One of the reasons that we can maintain successful programs is by continuing to have the support of the individuals in our great community. Coaches, we cannot thank you enough for the time, energy and effort that you invest in our program and in your team! We only hope that you gain as much from your experience as a coach, as your players will gain by having you as a role model and mentor for the season!
As a volunteer in one of our most esteemed athletic activities, Youth Soccer, we want to help provide you with the tools you need to succeed as a coach. Below you will find some fantastic resources fit for new and experienced coaches alike. You will find resources for drills, gameplay strategy, resources to help develop yourself as a coach, and ways to help you build a cohesive team. By focusing on improving your players on the pitch, you will inadvertently be teaching them fantastic lessons for off the pitch as well. Again, we thank you for your time, and welcome any other resources you feel would benefit our coaching community.
Coaches Packet
- Equipment Pickup (Any / All Divisions) – July 17th-18th
- Coaches Meeting PowerPoint
- NYSCA Coaches Certification Form (New Coach)
- NYSCA Coaches Certification Form (Returning Coach)
- Columbus Youth Sports Code of Conduct
- Coaches Manual
- League No Header Policy
- Photo Day Process
- Current Season Key Dates
- All Teams/Divisions Picture Day Assignments
- Referee Evaluation
- Player Evaluations (Not Available Online – Contact your Division Manager)
- Team Rosters (Not Available Online – Contact your Division Manager)
Safety, Health & Wellness
- FREE Concussion Training – Online Course through National Alliance for Youth Sports
- IHSAA Concussion Guidelines (We follow these guidelines)
- Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches
- Concussion Action Plan for Coaches
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Fact Sheet
- Dehydration Tips from US Soccer Federation
- IHSAA Heat Index Chart
- FREE Bullying Prevention Training – Online Course through National Alliance for Youth Sports
Coaching Resources