Coaching/Referee Information
NEW REFEREE COURSE IN MARCH
YYSA/VYSL will hold a new referee course in March. The first day will be in Yankton at the Summit Activities Center Classrooms on Sunday March 11 beginning at 11:00. The second day will be on Saturday March 17 in Vermillion at the Lee Medical School Building Room 107 beginning at 8:00 AM. Each day is 8 hours in length. Re-certifying referees of any current grade may attend 4 hours of either day to
re-certify at their current grade. New referees and any current Grade 9 (blue patch) referees that desire to bridge to grade 8 referees must attend both days of the course. Upon successful completion of the course these attendees will be certified as Grade 8 referees.
Costs to the attendees under age 18
(payable to Yankton Youth Soccer Association) are:
$50 for re-certifying grade 9 referees, new referee attendees, grade 9 referees bridging to grade 8, and grade 8 referees that are
re-certifying, $55 for re-certifying grade 7 referees, and $85 for
re-certifying grade 6 referees. If the attendee is over 18 years of age please add $5 to each of the previous amounts to cover the mandated background check.
All attendees must pre-register by emailing Kevin Bray at dockbb@me.com by March 5 so we can order an adequate amount instructional materials. Please let me know if you are a new referee (never have been previously certified) or are a grade 9 upgrading to grade 8, or if you plan to re-certify at your present grade and what day you plan to attend.
U10 and U12 Coaches YYSA Recreational Tournament Letter
Risk Management Forms Must Be Completed ASAP
Everyone who will be working or volunteering for Yankton Youth Soccer must first complete and submit a Risk Management Form prior to working with youth. This may be done by clicking here.
Further questions may directed to Dave at soccerdave@vyn.midco.net
Educational Links
FIFA Laws of the Game
Lesson Plans from US Youth Soccer
NSCAA Coaching Education Material
SD Soccer Coaching Clinics
Skills videos
Soccer tips and drills
