RATIONALE:  To better serve the youth players in the state of Massachusetts this by-law ensures all MAPLE coaches will be familiar with the “rules of the game” and have knowledge of the basic tenets of coaching soccer.   This by-law will also bring MAPLE into compliance with recommendations by USSF.  Most comparable leagues throughout the country already require coaches to be licensed. 

LICENSING GUIDELINE:

Coaches for teams U-10 to U-11

o       Minimum USSF State “F” or equivalent

o       Courses require minimum 8 hours of training

o       NO Grace period

o       Information on courses available at www.mayouthsoccer.org, www.ussoccer.com, and www.nscaa.com

Coaches for teams U-12 to U-18

o       Minimum USSF State “E” or equivalent

o       Courses require minimum 13 hours of training

o       1 year grace period to acquire License

o       Information on courses available at www.mayouthsoccer.org, www.ussoccer.com, and www.nscaa.com

Directors of Coaching

o       Minimum USSF “C” or equivalent

o       Courses require minimum 40 hours

o       1 year grace period to acquire license

o       Information on courses available at www.mayouthsoccer.org, www.ussoccer.com, and www.nscaa.com

SANCTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE:  Sanctions may include, but not be limited to, warning, probation, suspension, fine, expulsion.  It is the individual Club's responsibility to ensure compliance.  Information will be required during the registration process providing proof of licensure.