Travel Soccer Goalie Coach

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Overview:

South Bronx United is seeking energetic and committed volunteer goalie coaches with a passion for youth development and soccer to work with it’s teams’ goalies (Boys and Girls aged 12-19) that play year-round in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League or Westchester Youth Soccer League, affiliates of US Youth Soccer. In addition to helping youth develop technical and tactical skills, coaches serve as mentors and role models for the players encouraging their attendance at SBU academic programs and stressing the importance of education.

When:
Fall Season: late August - early December
Winter Season: January - early March (Only one practice a week)
Spring Season: mid March - June

Where:
Practices: Generally held at Macomb's Dam Field, 161st Street across from Yankee Stadium.
Games: Home games are generally held at Randall's Island. Away games are played across the 5 boroughs (boys), Westchester County (girls), and occasionally beyond (tournaments/special events). Goalie coaches are welcome to attend games but not required to do so.

Commitment:
Goalie Coaches are asked to lead a practice for the goalies at least one day per week during the Fall and Spring seasons. One weekend practice a week is held during the winter months. Coaches ideally are able to commit to at least one soccer year (late August - mid June).

Qualifications:
Previous coaching experience is not a necessity, but enthusiasm for working with children, a commitment to holistic youth development, and a strong knowledge of soccer is. Some playing experience or goalkeeping specific knowledge is preferred.

Benefits:
* Opportunities for professional coaching development in sports based youth development practices