The following information pertains to all SCYSL and Santa Clara Sporting Teams competing in the CYSA CCSL Premier, Gold and Silver competitive leagues during the Fall 2011 season.

SCYSL has been working on a new coaching program that will provide the building blocks for a structured approach to coaching across all age groups in the club.

The vision for the program is to develop an actively supported, motivated and qualified SCYSL Coaching Community. The aim is to help improve and develop players so they are ready for the next level, and to produce teams that play an attractive and technically sound attacking style of soccer. The dream is that our players, coaches and other participants will derive a lot of fun and enjoyment by being part of the club and will therefore continue to be involved in the beautiful game for many years to come.

Coaching Development
This program is managed by Steve Robertson, SCYSL Coaching Director, and is focused to ensure all SCYSL Coaches are properly licensed according to CYSA regulations, and also to provide soccer training and coaching resources. You can reach Steve at coachingdirector@scyouthsoccer.org

All SCYSL and Santa Clara Sporting coaches should read the following memo from SCYSL Coaching Director Steve Robertson...

Here is the field layout map for Curtis Field. - posted 9/10/2011

At the December CYSA-North Board of Directors meeting, a change in Player Registration rules was approved. This change is effective now.

The English Premier League Football Association has posted a funny video and some great recommendations on how parents can improve conduct on the sidelines, promote positive role models, and keep children in the game.

CYSA District 2 has changed their soccer coaching credential policy, and coaches are now able to enroll and complete both CYSA and NSCAA courses. You can find available CYSA D2 Coaching Courses listed on the CYSA website, and NSCAA Coaching Courses on their website.

This policy pertains to ALL District 2 coaches for Division 1 (Class 1) and Division  3 (Class 3) teams.

All SCYSL teams need to be aware of League policies regarding scrimmages.

Because practice space is so tight and teams all have limited practice time, no scrimmages may be scheduled on SCYSL practice fields weekday evenings (Monday-Thursday) during the fall season (August 1 - early December).  Scrimmages may only be scheduled Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays, and then only if these scrimmages do not interfere with scheduled Playing League or Cup games.

Ask, Tell, Remove is a new CYSA-North and District 2 policy and process for all officials to follow relative to the conduct of coaches within the technical area. All SCYSL and Santa Clara Sporting coaches, and Referees should read this important document.