Coaching Resources

League Mission

Our mission is to provide opportunities for kids to learn the game of soccer, develop individual and team skills, and to have fun!

Conflict Resolution

Coaches are the main point of contact. If needed, CCSA President or Coaching DirectorI can assist (as a limited resource)

Player Equipment

Players should have:

  • Shorts
  • Soccer shoes
  • Soccer ball
    • U5: Size 3
    • U7: Size 4
    • U9: Size 4
    • U12: Size 5
  • Shin guards (worn underneath socks)
  • Socks
  • No jewelry
  • Water

U5 Division

Rules

  • No off-sides
  • 6 X 6
  • 25 minutes of practice
  • 5-minute break
  • 30-minute games (two 15-minute halves)
  • Coaches play goalie and coach on the field
  • Substitutions are at the discretion of the coaches
  • Unlimited throw-ins (just trying to teach at this age)
  • Equal playing time

Drills

  • Stay away from lined drills when possible
  • Try to keep all the players engaged when you are able
  • Dribbling, passing, and shooting drills are good (Example: Throw-in toward a moving coach)
  • Check out the Mojo Sports Coaching app

U7 Division

Game rules

  • No off-sides
  • 7 x 7
  • Four 10 minute periods/quarters
  • Player goalie
  • One coach on the side-lines; one coach on the field (per team)
  • Subs at the quarter
  • Two throw-in attempts
  • Equal playing time

Rules to focus on

  • No Handballs
  • No Headers
  • Teach Throw-ins
  • Avoid Dangerous play (high kick or playing ball while on the ground)

Drills

  • Stay away from lined drills when possible
  • Try to keep all the players engaged when you are able
  • Dribbling, passing, and shooting drills are good (Example: Throw-in toward a moving coach)
  • Check out the Mojo Sports Coaching app

Skills to work on

  • Start with having fun!
  • Engaging drills
  • Dribbling
  • Not using hands
  • Throw-ins

U9 Division

Game rules

  • Off-sides
  • 8 x 8
  • Four 11 minute periods/quarter
  • Player goalie
  • Sub at the quarters
  • Turn over on misthrow
  • No goalie punts
  • Equal playing time

U9 Division will have a short playoff at the end of the season.

Rules to focus on

  • Enforced Offsides
  • No Headers
  • Proper Throw-ins
  • Avoid Dangerous play (high kick or playing ball while on the ground)

Drills

  • Stay away from lined drills when possible
  • Try to keep all the players engaged when you are able
  • Dribbling, passing, and shooting drills are good (Example: Throw-in toward a moving coach)
  • Check out the Mojo Sports Coaching app

Skills to work on

  • Start with having fun!
  • Engaging drills
  • Dribbling
  • Hand balls
  • Throw-ins
  • No Handballs

U12 Division

Game Rules

  • Off-sides
  • 9 x 9
  • Four 12 minute periods/quarters
  • Player goalie
  • Sub with possession (can choose to sub at quarters)
  • Turn over on misthrow
  • No goalie punts
  • Equal playing time

U12 Division will have a short playoff at the end of the season.

Rules to focus on

  • Enforced Offsides
  • No Headers
  • Proper Throw-ins
  • Avoid Dangerous play (high kick or playing ball while on the ground)

Drills

  • Stay away from lined drills when possible
  • Try to keep all the players engaged when you are able
  • Dribbling, passing, and shooting drills are good (Example: Throw-in toward a moving coach)
  • Check out the Mojo Sports Coaching app

Skills to work on

  • Start with having fun!
  • Engaging drills
  • Dribbling
  • Hand balls
  • Throw-ins