Coaches

The function of the soccer coach is to promote sportsmanship as well as the physical and intellectual growth of the soccer players through participation in the game of soccer. All BHU Head Coaches must be licensed, pass a background check and be issued a coaches card by CDYSL. In order to receive a CDYSL coach's card, coaches must first attend a coaching course and obtain a coaching license.

Coaching Staff

The staff (volunteer and paid) is composed of USSF licensed college, high school and club coaches. All head coaches must be licensed. BHU strongly encourages all coaches to have a coaching license. It demonstrates education, commitment, and accountability. Training courses are readily available in the Capital District and are offered several times a year. The Club will pay for coaching courses. The Club also offers different sessions of foot-skills, goalie training, speed and agility training throughout the year.

Coaches are not allowed to add/remove players, change teams, or hold tryouts without Board approval.

All teams should have at least one assistant coach. Two or three responsible coaches are helpful for practices and games, and also provide a good player/coach ratio for teaching purposes.

COACHES WANTED

BHU is currently experiencing rapid growth and is interviewing for qualified Coaches to form new teams in the near future. If you have an interest in coaching a BHU team, please send us an email at BHUSC@nycap.rr.com.

Coaching Resources

Soccer Drills and Coaching Manuals