Every Mission Soccer Club team is coached by parent volunteers. With the support of upwards of a hundred volunteer coaches we have been able to consistently form over fifty teams in each recent season. Volunteer coaches are guided by our club technical director and supported on field by our staff coaches.

EXPRESS INTEREST

If you are interested in coaching a team with Mission Soccer Club, please email the appropriate club representative:

U4-U6 Boys & Girls = TD@MISSIONSOCCERCLUB.COM
U7-U10 Boys & Girls = MINI@MISSIONSOCCERCLUB.COM
U11-U18 Boys = BOYS@MISSIONSOCCERCLUB.COM
U11-U18 Girls = GIRLS@MISSIONSOCCERCLUB.COM
 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of a team head coach or team co-coaches is to guide a team of players through a season. Creating a fun environment for players to enjoy soccer, stay motivated, and improve. Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate leadership and respectful behaviors
• Introduce yourself to your team and parents
• Host a brief team meeting before or after your first team practice
  • Outline expectations for, participation, listening, communication, and arrival times.
• Lead two practices a week with the support of assistant coaches
• Manage the team on games days
  • Warm-up
  • Substitutions
  • Manage on field behaviors
• Provide feedback on players to technical staff
   

SUPPORT
Taking on coaching a team can be a daunting task with or without soccer experience. We want to support you with what you need to create the fun and enjoyable experience for your team. Below is what our staff offer in support. If staff can support with anything else let us know.

• 1-Practice plan a week
• On field support for practices and games
• Staff will/can lead practices for you to observe
• Basic field equipment needed to lead a team through the season
   

COMMITMENT

• 3-events a week
  • 2-practices
  • 1-match
• Fall Season = September-November
• Winter Season = January-March
• Spring Season = April-June
   

REQUIREMENTS
Coaches are required to take complete a criminal record check and other relevant safety and grassroots coach education. If there are any costs associated with courses required by Mission Soccer Club, the cost will be reimbursed at the completion of the course.

Criminal Record Check
A CRC can be completed for free using the information on our website. Please use the link below to the appropriate page.

LINK = CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK THROUGH MSC

Coach Association of Canada Training
Coaches can complete relevant training through the Coach Association of Canada. You will need to create an account; fortunately, the account will track your course completion across all sports in Canada.

• Make Ethical Decisions
  • Mission Soccer Club staff coaches will share when the course is available to complete.
• Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Complete the course in your own time.
• Making Head Way in Sport
  • Complete the course in your own time.

LINK = COACH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders educates youth leaders to recognize and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Mission Soccer Club staff coaches will share when the course is available to complete.

LINK = RESPECT IN SPORT FOR ACTIVITY LEADERS

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education
Canada Soccer grassroots coaches education program has been developed by Canada Soccer and is delivered in collaboration with BC Soccer and community soccer clubs. Courses are delivered in two steps: online theory and on field practical. Courses are delivered in age group specific training and coaches must complete the course relevant to the age they are coaching. Coaches must complete both steps and are certified as trained coaches upon completion. Mission Soccer Club staff coaches will share when the course is available to complete.

• Active Start = U4-U6
• FUNdamentals = U6-U9
• Learn to Train = U9-U12
• Soccer for Life = U12+

LINK = CANADA SOCCER GRASSROOTS COACH EDUCATION

BENEFITS
Volunteer coaching enriches both the coach and the community they serve. Coaching offers invaluable experiences for coaches, providing opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. It fosters a sense of community and allows coaches to connect with athletes in a meaningful way, often motivating them to improve both on and off the field. Volunteer coaching can be deeply rewarding, offering a sense of purpose and fulfillment while positively impacting the lives of athletes. 

We are grateful for everyone who can donate their time to guide our youth players. For our volunteers we provide:

• A coaches dinner in December
• 50% their players next season registration (only eligible if coaching requirements are met)
• Free participation in Adult Recreation / Drop in soccer

• SOCCER FOR LIFE = June 2nd, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• LEARN TO TRAIN = June 9th, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• ACTIVE START = June 16th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• FUNDAMENTALS = June 16th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

E-mail our Technical Director for the registration code = TD@MISSIONSOCCERCLUB.COM