The Rec Coach meeting is planned for August 22nd starting at 6:30 at the Cafeteria at Liberty.
The Rec Coach Clinic will take place immediately after Rec Coach meeting on August 22nd.

At this meeting we will address some protocols , answer questions, hand out coach bags, coach jerseys, player jerseys, and referee checks.

Spring season dates:

Practices begin	September 3rd (MK starts September 7th)	Practice Begins
Week 1 Games	September 7th, 2024
Week 2 Games	September 14th, 2024
Week 3 Games	September 21st, 2024	Picture Day
Week 4 Games	September 28th, 2024
Week 5 Games	October 5th, 2024	Buzz Fest
Week 6 Games	October 12th, 2024
Week 7 Games	October 19th, 2024

The following items were discussed at the mandatory coach meeting that kicks off each season.  If you were not at the meeting or would like to reference a fresh copy, please use the links below:

Recreational League Rules

Recreational Tournament Rules

Game and Practice Schedules  Fall 2024

Open & Close Fields   Fall 2024

Picture Day Schedule September 21st -Details coming soon!

Photo Order Form -Fall 2024 (coming soon)

MSYSA Heading Presentation

Soccer Goal Safety

Small Sided games

Recreational Referee Game Report

How to Fill Out A  Recreational Game Score Card

Team Parent Duties

Incident Report Form

Guide for Making Player Phone Calls

Guidelines for Soccer Parents

Code of Conduct

Coaching to Develop Philosophy – Coach Guidelines

Coaching to Develop Philosophy - Parents' Guidelines

"Core" SafeSport Training - How to register for an account and access the "Core" SafeSport Training course

SafeSport "Refresher" Training - How to access the SafeSport "Refresher" course(s) from within GotSoccer.

Practice Plans

We are working to make better coaching resources and videos available for Saline FC age groups.  Listed here are suggested approaches to Practice planning for various groups:

MSYSA Coaching Education Resources

Mini Kickers Practice Plans (Google Presentation)

1v1 Attacking Practice Plan

Coach John's U6 Practice Notes

Footwork/dribbling skills

Shooting Drills

Passing Drills

Some fun individual moves, from good basic moves (step-over, scissor, and pull-back) to more advanced moves (the Cruyff turn, the Ronaldo chop, and the Maradona turn)

10 most popular soccer drills on Mojo

Helpful Coaching Resources

Included here are some helpful resources available to coaches that want to improve their skills.  Please let us know if you find others you think we should add to the site!

Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA)

US Soccer Digital Coaching Center

NSCAA Coaching Fundamentals

Drills (Free, navigate at your own risk):

Free Youth Soccer Drills

SoccerXpert

Footy4Kids (use Google Chrome)