Welcome to the "The Pitch", the official newsletter of the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association Coaching Education Department. Each issue will contain updates on the coaching department as well as information about opportunities available to coaches.

Wisconsin Coaching Education Schedule
We are beginning to schedule courses through July 2011. Please stay tuned to the WYSA website for the most current offerings of coaching education around the State. http://ssl.hammerhead.net/wisconsin/coachingcourses.asp

National C License Course in Wisconsin in 2011
Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association together with Illinois Youth Soccer Association will be hosting a National ‘C’ License Course in Wisconsin next summer. The course dates are Saturday, July 30 – Sunday, August 7. An announcement with specific details about the course, including location and registration will be released later this year.

Contact Melissa Vukovic at mvukovic@wiyouthsoccer.com or 414.328.9972 ext 105 for more information or to be added to the course contact list.

22 Player Roster Policy
Effective with the 2010-2011 Program Year, the 22 Player Roster Policy has been extended to include the U15 age group. The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association and all leagues within the Association shall recognize roster limits of up to 22 players on the official State roster for players at the U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 age group levels. The game day roster shall have a maximum of 18 players and a minimum of 7 players. Click here to read the full policy.

Midwest Regional League Coach License Requirement
The Midwest Regional League (MRL) Commission has adopted a rule for coach license requirements effective July 1, 2010.

Beginning in the 2010-2011 season, all coaches participating in MRL competitions must hold a USSF ‘D’ license (or equivalent) as the minimum coaching qualification.

Beginning in the 2013-2014 season, all coaches participating in MRL competitions must hold a USSF ‘C’ license (or equivalent) as the minimum coaching qualification.

All equivalencies are based on US Soccer standards. Teams applying to the MRL will be required to list all coaches (Director of Coaching, Head Coach and Assistant Coaches) and their current license status at the time of application. Proof of licensure will be required.

Contact MRL commissioner Paul Luchowski at mrlcommissioner@region2.com with questions about the license requirement.