The Virginia Youth Soccer Association Workshop is this Friday and Saturday, February 9 and 10, at the Richmond Convention Center (Google map).

There will be Workshops for coaches, parents, administrators, and referees. Each Workshop will have the common theme of "It Takes Skills to Develop Talent".

More information:

• VYSA Workshop General Schedule
• VYSA Workshop Sessions Schedule
• VYSA Workshop Lecture Sessions
• VYSA Presenters List

The Virginia Youth Soccer Association offers D, E and F coach license courses throughout the Virginia and DC Metro area.

F license

The F license is the basic coach class. This 6-hour class provides information and demonstrations that allow youngsters to play, learn, grow, and enjoy soccer in a non-threatening environment.

F class listing

E license

This 18-hour class prepares coaches working with players U-12 and older by expanding their knowledge and understanding of the technical and tactical demands of the game and the development process necessary for players of these ages.

E class listing.

D license class listing:

This 36-hour class is for coaches working with players 12 years and older. It is the highest level license that VYSA offers.

D class listing.

Harvey Snyder has scheduled his spring ASA referee class:

When:

• Monday and Wednesday, March 26 & 28,
  7 - 9:30 PM, Williamsburg MS
• Saturday, April 7, 10 AM - 12 Noon,
  Madison Community Center

Coaches should encourage parents, older players (minimum age 13), family, and fellow coaches to become ASA referees.

Please note that ASA has raised referee pay starting this season.

• There is no cost for this course.
• ASA referees are "center" referees, not assistant referees.
• Referees must complete two 2 1/2 hour classroom sessions and a field practice in order to referee in 5 v 5 ASA games.
• The minimum age is 13.

The ASA skills clinic program for U6-U11 players this Spring is Mondays, 5:30-7:30 PM, starting April 9th at Bluemont Junction field. There will be eight sessions.

• Station based training - The field is divided into stations. Players will rotate among stations. Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills, game related enforcement of skills, and small sided play.
• Skills progression - Instructors introduce new skills and incorporate them into a challenging and fun environment. A written summary of the curriculum will be provided to players and parents.

An evening with ATSC managers, coaches, and players from both boys and girls teams.

Open to all soccer players, families and coaches, but may be most valuable to rising 3rd graders.

Spanish-speaking coaches and players will be there.

  When: February 28, Wed. 7:00 - 8:30 pm
  Where: Yorktown High School Lecture Room 1B