Coaching
To have a successful soccer season, Didsbury Minor Soccer (DMSA) needs the help of parents, guardians, family members, and friends to serve as volunteer coaches.
- Per Canada Soccer's Rule to Two, each team requires two coaches; however, we know that life happens (work, sickness) so we strive to have 3 coaches per team so that there is coverage if a coach is unavailable on certain days.
- We require both male and female coaches:
- Boy's teams require at least one of the coaches to be a male.
- Girl's teams require at least one of the coaches to be a female.
- Coed teams require both a male and female as coaches.
- You don't have to be an experienced soccer player to help coach!
Volunteer coaches will receive:
- The opportunity to participate in a coaches clinic.
- Reimbursement of any training costs that have been recommended by DMSA.
- A manual of suggested drill activities for your age group.
- Support from the division's coordinator.
- All necessary equipment including balls, cones, nets, etc.
Compensation for coaches:
- Coaching is a volunteer role but we recognize the personal contribution of each coach with a $50 cash gift at the end of the season, contingent on the coach attending the majority of practices/games and actively contributing as a coach.
What are the requirements to coach?
Learn about the requirements by viewing the information sheet for the age division you are considering.
Is there an opportunity to meet other coaches and ask questions?
Yes, we will be hosting online information session for coaches on:
- U9-U15 Competitive teams - March 30, 2026 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
- U5-U9 House League teams - April 13, 2026 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
I have coached before, do I have to redo the training?
No. If you have already completed the required courses/training in past years through soccer or other sports, we do not require you to do it again.
I am under 18 years of age. Am I able to be a coach?
Yes, DMSA allows youth to be a coach as long as you are at least five years older than the age division that you are coaching. Per the Rule of Two, DMSA will still require at least two adult coaches per team.
Will I be reimbursed for my training costs?
Yes! Didsbury Minor Soccer will reimburse coaches for all fees paid for required or optional training. To seek reimbursement, email your receipt to the Chief Coach Coordinator at didsburysoccer@gmail.com.
How do I sign up to coach?
Follow the checklist of instructions in the information sheet linked above for the age division you want to coach.
Questions?
Any questions about coaching may be directed to didsburysoccer@gmail.com.
