At ABYSA, we are committed to making coaching as much fun as playing. With over 4,000 children playing in the recreation program each year we use over 470 head and assistant coaches to serve the communities youth soccer players. ABYSA works hard to create a fun environment for both players and coaches. We provide preseason coaching clinics and meetings and a soccer curriculum for each age group, making it easy for our volunteers to enjoy coaching--even if they have no soccer playing or coaching experience. ABYSA takes care of all the details, supplying coaches with uniforms, schedules, rosters, cones, scrimmage vests, and practice space. We make it easy to get started, so volunteer coaches can concentrate on having fun while teaching the players' soccer skills as well as life lessons along the way.
If you are interested in coaching a recreation soccer team or have any questions, please contact Shane Weems, ABYSA / HFC Director of Coaching and Player Development at [email protected] or at 828-231-7017. All coaches will need to complete the NCYSA Risk Management registration at the link below.
Fall 2022 Coaches Meeting Information
| Age Group | Coaches Meeting Date(s) | |
| 4U-6U | September 1, 2022 | Link will be emailed by 8/28 |
| 7U-Older | August 16, 2022 | Link will be emailed by 8/10 |
Risk Management Information and Links
Click here for detailed instructions on registering with NCYSA's Risk Management program
Helpful Coaching Websites and Links
Coaching Education Centers and Resources
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Digital Coaching Education Center (DCC) - Click Here
- FREE USSF Introduction Course - Click Here
- USSF Grassroots (4v4, 7v7, or 11v11) ONLINE courses - Click Here
- United Soccer Coaches (USC) Education Center - Click Here
- United Soccer Coaches eLearning Center - Click Here
- The Official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual- Click Here
- NC Youth Soccer Coaches Education Class Schedule - Click Here
Session Planning Libraries and Tools
Laws of the Game
Additional Resources