One of the most critical volunteers in youth sports is “The Parent Coach." The quality of coaching determines the quality of the overall athletic experience for each player and parent. A good coach not only teaches the game but also focuses on the development of the “whole person” while cultivating a FUN environment! He/she is a role model, instills good habits, and teaches a lot of life lessons through the sport. Conversely, the negative impact of poor coaching can have long term effects on young athletes, both in terms of their continuing interest in the game and maintaining an active lifestyle in general. We have all heard the stories of families with bad experiences in youth sports.

We are truly privileged to have hundreds of volunteer coaches within BRSC. The majority of these coaches are well-intentioned and have a good grasp of the game of soccer.  If they don’t, we offer ample opportunities such as clinics, coaching courses, and other resources to obtain technical sport-related coaching knowledge. However, most volunteer youth coaches do not possess training and experience in how to coach kids from a motivational, psychological, or developmental perspective.