The United Soccer Coaches Coaches Communities, formerly known as Advocacy Groups, were created to accommodate the space of who you are as a coach. Our Coaches Communities bring forward a safe environment to network with fellow coaches, find mentorship and leadership opportunities, and advance the game of soccer in the great community. While we all come from different backgrounds, United Soccer Coaches works to unite all coaches around the love of the game.
Each Coaches Community has a variety of sub-committees that allow coaches to take part in areas of the association that interest them, including Convention Planning, Education, Awards, Scholarships & Grants, Content and News, as well as an Advocacy sub-committee. The Advocacy sub-committee focuses on the specific needs of the members they represent and all Advocacy sub-committees come together to form the Advocacy Council, dedicated to uplifting the voices of our coaches. To learn more about our Coaches Communities, please visit the pages below:
If you are interested in getting involved in the association and have a desire to give back, then our Coaches Communities are a great way to get your foot in the door and be apart of something bigger:
- Coaches Communities are a great way to connect with other coaches in the association that share a common focus. Many coaches get involved in multiple communities! Allies are always welcome to participate too.
- Each Coaches Community is made of sub-committees that focus on specific needs of the communities, i.e. Convention Planning, Education, Advocacy, etc. These sub-committees work together to represent the membership, identify the needs of that Community’s coaches and work to bring change for the betterment of coaches.
- Our Coaches Communities also serve as a pathway to leadership in the association. There are opportunities to serve on a Community’s sub-committee or become the group’s Chair.
- Through this pathway, members will gain a wider knowledge of the association and its members. This is an excellent pathway for anyone wishing to run for the Board of Directors or become more involved by serving on acommittee in the future.
The Latest From Our Coaches Communities
Soccer Doesn’t Care
By Shawn Danhouser The one truth we can all agree on as soccer coaches is that our game is intended for everyone. Soccer doesn’t care: How old you are What color your skin is How much money you have Where you are from Who you pray to, if you do How tall or short you...
Member Liability Insurance: Am I covered?
With COVID-19 putting a halt to all in-person training this spring, coaches and teams have shifted to distance learning and giving their players individual workouts to complete on their own. That change has brought about some questions from members as it pertains to...
Strength and Conditioning Principles for Athletes with Physical or Mental Disabilities
By Eric Salley We all know that physical activity is good for everyone! Elevating our heart rate has proven benefits both mentally and physically. Mentally, when we are active, our bodies release endorphins that help us reduce anxiety, depression, and stress as well...
Faith-Based Coaches Advocacy Group Newsletter – Spring 2020
The Faith-Based Advocacy Group distributed its spring newsletter to let group members know what has been going on, helpful tips, how to get in touch, and how to get involved with the group. See the letter below from group chair Mike Lynch. To read the full...
Latino Coaches Advocacy Group Newsletter – May 2020
The Latino Coaches Advocacy Group distributes a newsletter to keep its members up to date on news, deadlines and other association happenings. The newsletter also serves to let members know what the group is working on, highlighting group members and information on...
