Coaches Resources

WJSC coaches play an important role in creating a positive, safe, and development-focused experience for every player.

This page provides quick access to important coaching information, league resources, clearance and risk-management requirements, player-development guidelines, training plans, referee information, and player-safety materials.

Interested in Coaching?

WJSC is always looking for volunteer coaches who are committed to supporting our players and contributing to the club. Whether you are an experienced coach or interested in getting involved for the first time, we would love to hear from you.

Resource Links

Please review the resources below and refer back to this page throughout the season for helpful information and guidance.

• COMING SOON --- WJSC Coach Information

• WJSC Coaching Clearances & Requirements: WJSC instructions for coaches to complete required annual training, clearances, and risk-management documentation before team rosters can be approved.

• RBJSL Coach Information: RBJSL resources covering coach responsibilities, game-day preparation, schedules, score reporting, rosters, league policies, and referee interactions. 

• EPYSA Risk Management: EPYSA requirements for coach and staff clearances, background checks, safety training, and Pennsylvania child-protection compliance.

• EPYSA Player Safety: EPYSA resources and guidelines covering weather, injuries, concussions, emergencies, goal safety, nutrition, cardiac conditions, and overall player well-being. 

• Season Training Plans: EPYSA age-appropriate training plans for U6–U16, covering technical development, session objectives, team tactics, and progressive player instruction.

• Player Development Initiatives: EPYSA guidance on U.S. Soccer’s small-sided game formats, age-based rules, formations, and player-development principles.

• RBJSL Referee Information: RBJSL referee guidance covering assignments, reports, fees, pregame rosters, age-group rules, substitutions, and game modifications. 

• Referee Abuse Prevention: U.S. Soccer’s Referee Abuse Prevention policy defining prohibited conduct, reporting expectations, and penalties for physical and verbal referee abuse.

• EPYSA Sideline Behavior: EPYSA policy outlining sportsmanship expectations, sideline conduct, coach accountability, referee authority, and disciplinary consequences during sanctioned matches.