**** All 2013 Coaching Courses have been completed ****
Click
HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page. Dates of courses are subject to change based on Instructor availability.
Cal North has revamped the coaching curriculum.
Below is the list of courses starting in 2013.
DYSL Youth Module (replaced pre-F course):
First Coaching Course geared towards new coaches with an emphasis on U6 and U8 coaches
Course Length: 3 and 1/2 Hours: 2 hours Classroom, 1 and 1/2 hours Field Session
Dates of DYSL Youth Module Course:
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 **** Completed ****
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 **** Completed ****
Saturday, July 27th, 2013 **** Completed ****
All Youth Module Courses start at 8:30 a.m. in the Mobile Office at AYSC and finish at approx 12 p.m.
Cal North "F" Course
This is the new 2013 Cal North "F" course and is completely different from the previous "F" course. You should plan on attending if:
a)You attended a pre-F or F course in 2012.
b)You did NOT attend any coaching course in the 2012 season
c)You will attend the DYSL Youth Module and want to further your coach education by attending the "F" course shortly after.
Course Length: 7 Hours: 1 and 1/2 hours Classroom, 5 and 1/2 hours Field
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age: 14 years of age
The DYSL Youth Module is recommended (but not required).
Click
HERE to see full information on the "F" Course.
Click
HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page.
Dates of CalNorth "F" Course:
Saturday, Feb 2nd, 2013 **** Completed ****
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 **** Completed ****
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 **** Completed ****
USSF "E" Course **** Completed ****
(primarily for comp coaches but rec coaches who have completed the Cal North "F" course are more than welcome to attend)
Course Length: 18 Hours: 6 hours Classroom, 12 hours Field
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age: 16 years of age
CalNorth "F" Course.
Click
HERE to see full information on the "E" Course.
Dates of USSF "E" Course:
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, March 29/30/31, 2013
USSF "D" Course
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age: 18 years of age
Must have earned and held a USSF E level Coaching License for a minimum of 12 months.
Course Length:
36 Hours
The National "D" will NOT be held in Antioch click
HERE to check locations and see full information on the "National D" Course.
Cal North Goalkeeper Course
Course Schedule:
Saturday: One hour classroom five hours field
Please click
HERE for further information.
Dates of CalNorth "GK" Course:
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 **** Completed ****
CalNorth Coaching Clinic **** Completed ****
Cal North Coaching Director, Paul Sapsford, will deliver a Coaching Clinic for DYSL Coaches.
- Saturday, April 20th
- 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
- AYSC East Soccer Fields
Topics:
1)Shooting
2)Conditioning with a ball
There is no exam, there are no license requirements and there is no license received for attending.
Click
HERE to register.
NorCal Coaching Courses:
These are for DYSL Comp Coaches.
Please click on
NorCal Coaching Information for further information.
Chris Gaughan
2013 DYSL Coaching Courses. What License/Course should I take? You have signed up to coach soccer for the 2013 season and you are not sure which coaching course to take:
Q. I am a brand new coach, coaching Under 6 and have never coached before.
A. You should take the DYSL Youth Module
Q. I am a brand new coach, coaching Under 8 and have never coached before.
A. You should take the DYSL Youth Module
Q. I took an F, E or E/D course a few years ago. Do I need to take a course.
A. Yes you should take the new CYSA "F" course. While you could take the USSF "E" course, it is highly recommended you take the new CalNorth "F" course. This is new material and will prepare you for the USSF "E" course should you decide to take it.
Q. I took the pre-F course last year and I am coaching U8's this year.
A. You don't need to take a course this year BUT you are more than welcome to take the new CYSA "F" course to further your coach education.
Q. I took the pre-F course for U8's last year and I am coaching U10's this year. Should I take a course and which one.
A. Yes you should take the new CYSA "F" course.
Q. I took the "F" course last year. Should I take the new "F" or the USSF "E" course.
A. You should take the new CYSA "F" course. This is new material and will prepare you for the USSF "E" course should you decide to take it.
Q. I want to take the "F" or the "E" course but just don't have the time.
A. You can take the DYSL Youth Module. This is only a 1/2 day course but will contain much of the material presented in the "F" course.
Q. If I do not take a coaching course does this mean I will not be able to coach a team?
A. We are encouraging each coach to attend at least one coaching session per year. If you do not attend and there is an excess of coaches in your age group, preference may be given to a coach who has attended a coach clinic vs. a coach who has not attended.
Q. I am not a head coach but will be an Assistant Coach. Can I attend a coaching course?
A. Absolutely. Assistant coaches or team managers are welcome to attend all courses.
Q. Can I take more than one course in a year.
A. Yes, you can take DYSL Youth Module AND the CYSA "F" Course. You can take the "F" and "E" course in the same season. If you want to take the National "D" you must wait a year after your completion of the USSF "E" course.
Q. When will the schedule of courses be posted and how can I sign up for a class?
A. Click
HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page.
Chris Gaughan
DYSL and PCA Child Abuse Policy Delta Youth Soccer League is committed to providing a fun and safe environment for our youth soccer players.
In addition to background checks on all Board Members, Coaches and Trainers, DYSL has officially adopted the Child Abuse Prevention Policy developed by the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).
All coaches and parents should view the PCA videos by clicking
HERE Please contact any Board member with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
DYSL Board of Directors
Chris Gaughan
Congratulations to DYSL's Advancing ODP Players Delta United 99 Under 14 Boys team has two players who have been selected for the 2000 State Player Pools for the Olympic Development Program (ODP).
ODP is an essential program inside of the California Youth Soccer Association, and is designed to identify national team players early at the youth level. ODP also provides development opportunities for these potential national team players as well as elite training and coaching for players who have the skills and the desire to take their game to the top level, be that on a national team or the road to collegiate soccer.
The players who have made the 2000 Boys Cal North State ODP Player Pool are:
Armando Fajardo
Ryan Redman (this is the 2nd year in the pool for Ryan, last season he was a starter on the State team)
Great job Armando and Ryan and we wish them the best of luck as they advance to their respective State camps.
Chris Gaughan
Board Election and Bylaw Changes (Dec 5th) Click
here for the proposed changes to the Bylaws.
Below are the candidates for 2014 Board positions:
President - Jim Bonwell
Vice President - Rodney McClelland
Secretary - Tami Spence
Treasurer - Lori Bonwell
Registrar - Christine Zerbini
Asst Registrar - Jamie Collins
Comp Registrar - Lisa Zamora
Training Coordinator - Chris Gaughan
Competition Director - Noe Cortes
Equipment Director - Jim Redman
Fields Director - Kevin Locklin
Girls League Director - John Zamora
Boys League Director - Jennifer Dozier
Referee Coordinator - Basker Veeraswami
U6 Director - Kelly MacCallister
U8 Director - Open
Special Events Coordinator - John Simmons
TopSoccer Director - Kevin Graham
The annual general meeting and election will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Dallas Ranch Middle School, at 8pm.
Jim Bonwell
DYSL League Survey Coaches, parents, and players, please take a moment to complete our online survey. The Board would like to get your feedback on how the league is doing. We want to know what's working and what's not. The results are completely anonymous.
Click
here to complete the survey.
Jim Bonwell
Delta Teams to Play in Founders' Cup With the home league playoffs finished the following Playoff first place teams have entered the CalNorth Founders' Cup which takes place in December in Ripon or Cherry Island, Sacramento, depending on the age group.
Under 12 Girls Champion. Dominators. Coach Bill Tallent
Under 10 Boys Champion. Sharks. Coach Mike Dominguez
Under 12 Boys Champion. Terminators. Coach Matt Moreland
Under 14 Boys Champion. Barcelona. Coach Conrad Diaz
You can follow their progress by clicking
Founders Cup Schedule
The U19 Playoff Champions will play in the older teams' Founders Cup competition in Spring. They are:
U19 Girls - Inferno, coached by Will Linville
U19 Boys - PSG, coached by Richard Avila
Congratulations to these teams and good luck as they represent DYSL in the Founders Cup.
Chris Gaughan
The Delta Youth Soccer League (DYSL) is an volunteer nonprofit organization that provides recreational and competitive soccer programs for boys and girls ages 4 to 19 years in the Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point and adjacent unincorporated areas.