Coaches & Referees

Coaches
Here are some helpful soccer coaching links:

Mass Youth Soccer coaching courses:
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaching.aspx

Mass Youth Soccer Statewide curriculum and practice plans for U6 through U18:
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaching/statewide_curriculum.aspx

Footy 4 Kids:
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/#

Soccer Xpert:
http://www.soccerxpert.com/

Understanding the Offsides Rule
FIFA - Interactive guide to Law 11. Offsides
http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/lawsofthegame.html

Another Offsides View: http://www.dynamic-thought.com/Offside.swf

Information about a soccer field and its lines: http://www.dynamic-thought.com/TheSoccerField.htm

Referees
WYSA currently has 50 active referees for the Fall season, with about 25 more on a wait list. If you have an interest in being a referee, you must be 12 years old or older, adults welcome, and you must have a Grade 9 Referee certification. Once you have that - please contact Ms. Pilar Keyes - the Director of Referees through the website 'Contact' tab.

For information on Referee Course Schedules - please go to http://www.massref.net