Welcome to the KPSA coaching team! We’re excited to have you on board for our Grades 3–8 travel program in the BAYS league, under Mass Youth Soccer (MYSA). As a coach, you're playing a key role in developing young athletes both on and off the field. Below is your quick-start guide with important info and links.
✅ COACHING REQUIREMENTS
Before you step onto the field, MYSA requires the following:
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CORI Background Check
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SafeSport Training (federal law)
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Concussion Training (CDC or NFHS)
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Coach Registration via MYSA’s U.S. Soccer Connect system
Please complete ASAP. You must be fully cleared before participating in practices or games.
Teams are allowed up to 3 credentialed adults on the team sideline. Credentialed adults MUST be WEARING current season credential ID.
📅 SEASON BASICS
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Fall Season: Early Sept – Early Nov
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Spring Season: Early April – Mid June
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Games: 10 per season (5 home / 5 away) on Saturdays
⚽ GAME FORMATS
| Grade Level | Format | Ball Size | Game Time |
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| 3/4 (7v7) | 7v7 | Size 4 | 2 × 30 min |
| 5/6 (9v9) | 9v9 | Size 4 | 2 × 30 min |
| 7/8 (11v11) | 11v11 | Size 5 | 2 × 35 min |
🧑🏫 PRACTICES & FIELDS
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Each travel team will have two 1-hr practice slots per week at the same field.
Practice schedule coordinated with Head Coach of each team.
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You’ll receive practice slots and field maps before the season starts.
🎽 EQUIPMENT
KPSA provides balls, cones, pinnies, first aid kit, etc. Equipment will be distributed to teams at the pre-season coaches meeting. If you need anything additional throughout the season, please reach out to [email protected]
📣TEAM COMMUNICATION
Use of StackTeam is available to all KPSA teams. You are welcome to choose another platform if you prefer.