"It is always easy for a coach to say who is good. It's a little more challenging for a coach to say who is going to be good." - Hassan Nazari, Founder of the Dallas Texans Soccer Club
Welcome to Oceanside United Soccer Club's web page directed specifically to our Intramural and Travel coaches. This page contains information that you, as a coach, should know about our programs such as Coaching Guidelines and Forms. If there is any information or questions about the club or soccer in general that you would like to see addressed on this page, please send an e-mail to
Professional coaches measure success in rings. College coaches measure success in championships. High School coaches measure success to titles. Youth coaches measure success in smiles.
Risk Management
All coaches and assistant coaches must pass the Risk Management program . Each coach should print the request for payment (on the Forms & Downloads page) and the approval to coach from risk management and turn it at registration and the club will reimburse your payment.
"First, master the fundamentals." - Larry Bird
Coaching Resources
- How Coaches' Mouths Lose Games
- Basics For Coaching the Younger Player
- How To Run An Effective Practice
- 10 Tips for Coaching your son or daughter's team...according to kids
- Tips for Good Soccer Practices
- Why Avoid Line Drills?
- Key Teaching Points for Soccer Techniques
- Offside Explained
- Things you can't do, should do, and should not do at a match