Program Schedule

• U6: 8 sessions on Saturday afternoon
• U7: 8 sessions on Sunday afternoon
• U8: 9 sessions on Sunday afternoon
  
• U6 - 3v3 size 3 ball
• U7 - 4v4 size 3 ball 
• U8 - 4v4 size 3 ball
• Fall program is  ~ September to November
• Spring program is ~ April to June
• 1 1/4 hours each session
  

Equipment

• Each In-Town player receives a SYSA tee shirt.
  
• SYSA provides each coach with practice balls, cones, pinnies and first aid kit.
  
• Players must wear their team shirt each week. On colder days the shirt must be worn over warmer clothing.
• Players must wear soccer cleats or sneakers. Soccer cleats are not required, but are recommended.
• Shin guards are required.
• Soccer socks must be worn over shin guards so they are not exposed.
• Each player should bring a water bottle.
• Players are not allowed to wear jewelry, earrings, hats, or anything metal in their hair for safety reasons.

Parent Volunteers

• Parent volunteer coaches are essential to successfully run this program.
• Parents can sign up to volunteer on their child’s registration form.
• Each team must have two coaches for the program to work effectively.
• No previous experience is required.
• All coaches are strongly encouraged to take the G Coaching License. The 4-hour course will be offered prior to each season.
• Coaches will be provided with a weekly session plan.
• All necessary coaching equipment will be provided.
• A criminal background check (CORI) will be conducted on all youth coaches per Massachusetts law.