Select Coach and Manager Info

Registration for Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Managers, Trainers, etc. is done in GotSport.

You must submit the “Add a Team Official” form to notify Michelle that you want to add someone to your team as an Assistant Coach, Manager, Trainer, etc.

Any person that will interact with players in VYSO (including, but not limited to, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, managers, assistant managers, board members, employees, other volunteer roles) must complete the following required steps:

• Register in GotSport
• Submit Background Check
• Upload a passport-style photo into GotSport account
• Complete the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Module
• Complete the SafeSport Training Module or Refresher

Team Officials (coach, assistant coach, trainer, manager, assistant manager) must also be approved by the Board of Directors after completion of the steps listed above.

Introduction to Grassroots Coaching

Prior to taking an online coaching course, you must complete the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching course.

This free introductory module, which represents the first step in the newly revised coaching license pathway, is now the general starting point of the pathway and is the required prerequisite to undergo any of U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Licensing Courses. Coaches who complete the module will also be provided with four complimentary Play-Practice-Play training sessions.

The module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Instructions — U.S. Soccer Learning Center Website

• Instructions for creating an account
• Finding your coaching license
• How to add your SafeSport certification to your Learning Center account

You must submit the “Add a Player” form to notify Michelle that you want to add a player to your team.

Any players that attend your practices or training sessions must be registered VYSO players.

If you will be taking a guest player to a tournament, that is not currently registered with VYSO or another qualifying organization, you can have them register using the link below. This will allow them to attend the tournament.

If you want a child to attend your practices, training sessions, or tournaments that is not currently registered, please send them the link below. They can register as a Practice/Tournament Player for $50.

VYSO has a Code of Conduct to address proper behavior by everyone in attendance and games, practices, and other events held by VYSO. Please take the time to read this document. We would also like you to review the Code of Conduct with your players and their families.

It will be the head coach’s responsibility to control the behavior of his/her assistant coaches, players, parents, and spectators. If the head coach is not present at the game, the responsibility lies with the team officials present at the game. The referee has the power to halt play if the coach, or team official, does not maintain control.

Any use of the following must be approved by the VYSO Board of Directors or Executive Director.

• Name: Victoria Youth Soccer Association
• Name: Victoria Youth Soccer Organization
• Acronym: VYSO
• Name: Victoria Fire
• Logo: VYSO
• Logo: Victoria Fire

All sponsorship and fundraising aspects for the organization shall be supervised by the VYSO Board of Directors and/or Executive Director.

All sponsorship and fundraising activities must be approved in writing, in advance, by the VYSO Board of Directors or Executive Director.

• Sponsorship Form
• Purchase Request Form
• Reimbursement Request Form
• Deposit Form

There is a designated parking area shown on the map at the link below. There is also a small parking lot at the corner of W. Red River and Young Dr. Additional parking is available at the Riverside Stadium Parking lot.

In an effort to keep the Riverside Soccer Complex in the best condition possible, the City of Victoria Parks and REC Department and the VYSO Board of Directors encourage teams to find an alternate location to practice. Please see the list below for suggested alternate locations. Click the name of the location for a map and address.

• Ted B. Reed Park: field space
• Greenbelt Park: field space
• Ethel Lee Tracy Park: field space
• Riverside Park & Golf Course: field space

Practices at Riverside are basically first come, first serve. We do not have a practice signup sheet during the summer or whenever REC teams are not practicing.

We will have a basic signup sheet each REC season. VYSO will not monitor, manage, or enforce practice times/fields. The signup sheet is simply a courtesy for teams to work together to not occupy the same space at the same time.

The Fall 2023 REC sign up sheet link will be available on September 5. Select teams that want to practice at Riverside will be allowed to sign up for two time slots prior to REC teams signing up for timeslots.

• WDDOA Website
• Team Manager Page
• Virtual Player Card Instructions
• Game Card Printing Instructions

• CAYSA Website
• Coach/Manager Resources
• Game Card Instructions

• STYSA Website
• State Cup Info
• Presidents Cup Info
• Directors Cup Info
• South Texas Cup Info
• List of Sanctioned Tournaments

An Adult Participation Pass identification card must be issued for and carried at all VYSO games by all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, trainers, board members, and other individuals who interact with the players. A photo of the pass holder must be affixed to the front or back of the card and the card must be laminated.

The Adult Participation Pass (KidSafe card) must be worn on a lanyard around the neck, or on a clip on the front of the shirt, during all games.

STYSA 50% Playing Time Rule

• The 50% playing time rule applies to all Division 2 teams, regardless of age.
• The 50% playing time rule applies to all U11 and U12 teams, regardless of play level.

The coach must make every effort to play each registered player that is present at the game at least one-half of the game unless unable to do so due to the player’s illness or injury or for disciplinary reasons. The referee and the opposing coach must be notified.

STYSA (our parent organization) has adopted this policy as mandated at the national level. This policy prohibits players on U11 and younger teams from heading the ball in practices and games. Players on U12 and U13 teams can head the ball in games but are limited in practices.

The goals are to remain secured at all times. If you feel that a goal should be moved, or if you notice a safety issue with a goal, please contact the Board Member or Field Marshal on duty on game days. You may also contact our board president, Stephen Biles, at vysopres@gmail.com, or Vice-President, Hazael Avila, at vysovp@gmail.com.

• Pets are not allowed (service animals are allowed)
• Emotional support animals are not allowed
• Alcohol (not allowed during any youth activity)
• Smoking is permitted in parking areas only (this includes e-cigarettes and vaping devices)
• Guns and other weapons

Board members and staff monitor the weather and field conditions each week prior to games and on game days. Games will not be cancelled due to rain unless it is a heavy rain or it creates a safety issue for players. Games will be played in the hot or cold, with modifications for extreme heat or cold. Click the button below to learn more about weather related game modifications, when the board makes cancellation decisions, lightning safety, and more.

Both teams (players & coaches) will sit on one side of the field. Parents & spectators will sit on the other side of the field directly across from their team. No one is allowed at the ends of the field or behind the goals.

A maximum of four (4) rostered team officials may be on the player’s side of the field at any given time. Each person must have his/her KidSafe card visible while on the player’s sideline.

VYSO has a Code of Conduct to address proper behavior by everyone in attendance and games, practices, and other events held by VYSO. Please take the time to read this document. We would also like you to review the Code of Conduct with your players and their families.

It will be the head coach’s responsibility to control the behavior of his/her assistant coaches, players, parents, and spectators. If the head coach is not present at the game, the responsibility lies with the team officials present at the game. The referee has the power to halt play if the coach, or team official, does not maintain control.

Abuse is a verbal statement or physical act which implies or threatens physical harm to an individual. It also includes verbal abuse which is threatening, cursing, or demeaning a person or any member of his or her family.

Assault is an intentional act of physical violence. Assault includes, but is not limited to, the following acts: hitting, kicking, punching, slapping, choking, spitting at or on; grabbing or bodily running into; the act of kicking or throwing any object at another that could inflict injury; damaging a uniform or personal property, i.e., car, equipment (cards, whistle, notebook, etc.) or knocking equipment or other objects out of the hand.