COACH INFORMATION HUB

 All Trojan Youth Soccer coaches must complete the following:

• Background check
• SafeSport certification
• Concussion awareness training
• Agreement to follow all league and Indiana Soccer policies

Coaches are expected to:

• Model sportsmanship and respect
• Prioritize player safety
• Communicate clearly with families
• Support equal playing time
• Treat referees respectfully
• Encourage effort, learning, and fun

 Player safety is our top priority.

If a player shows signs of concussion:

• Remove them immediately
• Do not allow return to play
• Notify parents
• Require medical clearance

• Provide frequent water breaks
• Reduce intensity in extreme heat
• Cancel practice if conditions are unsafe

Trojan Youth Soccer follows the 30–30 Rule:

• If lightning is seen or thunder is heard within 30 seconds → Stop immediately
• Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming
• Inform players and families that they must return to their vehicle - NOT THE PLAYGROUND

For more information about our lightning policy please see the weather tab.

Coaches must report any injury requiring potential medical attention to the board.

• Balanced teams created using player evaluations
• Coaches’ children placed on their team
• Siblings placed together unless requested otherwise

Due to limited board capacity and the time required to process them, Trojan Youth Soccer cannot honor special placement requests.

All recreational players receive equal playing time.

• 1–2 practices per week
• 60 minutes maximum

1. Play – Free play warm‑up (10 minutes)
2. Practice – Skill activity or guided learning (20–25 minutes)
3. Play – Game‑like scrimmage (20–25 minutes)

League provided coach bag should be brought to all practices and games. It will have all items needed for practice/game along with a first aid kit.

• Use assigned fields only
• No practices when fields are closed
• Clean up after every session.

• Arrive 15–20 minutes early
• Warm up players
• Check equipment (shin guards, cleats, socks)
• Check jewelry including earrings

               - PERMANENT JEWELRY - required to be removed or taped down and covered

               - EARRINGS - must be removed, if they are new piercings they must be covered. 

• Encourage players
• Avoid over‑coaching
• Respect referees
• Rotate players fairly

• Sportsmanship handshake to opposing team
• Positive feedback
• Reminders for next practice/game
• Pass out treat bags (only games played at Sunman Elementary will receive treat bags on weekends only)

Coaches should:

• Communicate schedule changes promptly
• Maintain a positive, respectful tone

• Listen first
• Stay calm
• Avoid discussing issues in front of players
• Being disrespectful/yelling at a referee will not be tolerated
• Not only are you responsible for your actions, but this could negatively impact your child's team.
• Refer major concerns to the board

We support multi‑sport athletes. When conflicts arise:

• Games generally take priority over practices
• Encourage balanced attendance
• Communicate early with both coaches

Allowed only with board approval.

Permitted only for documented physical or developmental needs.

• Determined by field conditions and safety
• Posted on league communication channels

Please reach out to league scheduler and referee coordinator on new possible date and time. 

• Cheer positively
• No coaching from the sideline
• No profanity or disrespect
• Violations may result in removal
• Refusal to leave upon request will result in the league contacting Law Enforcement.