EDGE SOCCER COACHING INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
Interested in Coaching?
Colorado EDGE is always looking for people interested in coaching at all levels. We have many levels of teams available to coach, both as a head coach and as an assistant coach, across all levels, including competitive (paid coaches) and recreational (volunteer coaches). Based on your qualifications and time commitment, coaches are assigned to teams and given several tools and assistance for you to succeed as a coach.
COACHING EDUCATION
Throughout the year, Colorado EDGE provides on-going coaching education for all of our paid and volunteer coaches. On-field and classroom sessions are provided for all of our coaches to further their education in coaching and is strongly encouraged.
Thank you to all of you who attended John O'Sullivan's talks back in January. We had a great turnout of coaches and parents, and the live sessions were a great success. As part of our partnership with John, he would like to offer all of our members free access to his Premium membership site through Changing the Game Project. The site has a coaches page, a parent page and an athlete page, and contains his online courses, curated favorite blogs, and top interviews from his Way of Champions Podcast. Whether you are looking to learn from a top coach, hear about the journey of a famous athlete, or hear parenting and mindset tips from top authors, psychologists and sport scientists, John has curated content for everyone. Registration is simple, just CLICK HERE to go to the link.
Once you are signed up, enjoy. Let your kids take a look as well, as the athlete page has some great insight for them as well. Here at Colorado EDGE, we are trying to do things differently, and part of that is giving our members the resources to be the best coaches, parents, and supporters of our kids. Our partnership with Changing the Game Project is a big part of that. Enjoy!
January 2025 Coaching Education Day
Click Here for More Information on our Coaching Education Day
Colorado EDGE also offers all our coaches various coaching tools, such as online platforms and Director to Coach communication for all your coaching curriculum and practice needs! These resources are for soccer coaches who want to improve their understanding of coaching, find real practical sessions which they can use and accelerate the development of their players by creating a first-class soccer learning environment. This is designed for all ages and ability levels so you should have no shortage of ideas and sessions to find for your weekly practices. Our staff is very excited to be able to not only offer you a personal coaching experience through our own Directors, but also through additional coaching resources.
Resources
Risk Management – It is the intent of Colorado EDGE, ECNL and Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable soccer environment for all participants. EDGE, ECNL and CSA have adopted the US Youth Soccer Kid Safe Program and SafeSport, which is designed to create a safe environment for all players associated with ECNL and CSA. ECNL and CSA is committed to providing all support necessary for our club affiliates to implement the program. Please see the CSA Risk Management Policy for more information.
Kid Safe – Coaching Background Check is required by ECNL and CSA. All coaches must be cleared to be allowed to coach and be on a team roster. Background checks are processed online through your Coach Account. Please contact your age group Director for more information.
Online Concussion Training Course – Colorado State law requires that coaches assigned to a roster undergo annual concussion/head injury training. In order to fulfill this requirement (and in the best interests of our players), coaches are required to complete the online course. Similar to the background checks, you can complete this training through your Coach Account. Please contact your age group Director for more information.
Injury Report – Coaches, please notify our Athletic Trainer, Nathan Skelton, of any serious EDGE player injury or suspected concussion causing the player to miss significant practice or game time.
US Soccer Coaching Courses
Colorado EDGE encourages our coaches to educate themselves with the most up to date coaching education and methodology. Please contact the appropriate program Director if you have any questions and/or need advice on which courses would benefit your continued learning and education the best.
For a list of Colorado Soccer Association Coaching Licenses, US Soccer Coaching Licenses, and United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA):
CSA Coaching Education Overview and Licenses Schedule
United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Coaching Education
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