Thank you to all our volunteer coaches for the Fall Season! We would not have a season if it weren't for YOU! There is a lot of information we need to pass on, please take some time to look over everything and let us know if you have any questions. We are here to support you!
- 8/17/24 Head Coaches can sign into their Sprocket account to view team rosters
- 8/20/24 Coach Training Sessions at Embrey Mill Fields CLICK HERE for more details
- 8/19/24 - 8/23/24 If you missed the coaches equipment pick up event (head coaches), please plan on coming in to the office to pick up needed equipment.
- CLICK HERE for office hours. If you need a time to pick up equipment outside of office hours please email [email protected] to set up a day and time with office staff
- 8/19/24 - 8/23/24 Academy Coaches begin practice sessions (Coaches should have contacted each team member)
- 8/24/24 Revolution Academy Jamboree Schedule will be posted HERE. This is an ACADEMY event only.
- 8/26/24 - 8/30/24 Recreation Coaches begin practice sessions (Head Coaches should contact their team as soon as they have their confirmation of practice field and no later than 8/22/24)
- 8/28/24 (tentative) Game schedules will be posted to your team page by this date.
- 9/7/24 Opening Weekend! Most teams will have games.
- 10/12/24 No games, Columbus Day Weekend
- 11/2/24 Last game weekend
- 11/9/24 Reserved for make-up games if needed
Additional Information for Coaches:
- We are still in need of a few more Volunteer Head Coaches. If you know someone who can coach a team please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
- Please CLICK HERE to see detailed information regarding fields and scheduling throughout the year
- Please take a moment to watch Gwyneth’s Gift CPR Video, Hands Only CPR Training
- Office hours CLICK HERE
- Please complete the REQUIRED Safe Sport online training CLICK HERE for more info
- Your rostered families need to purchase uniforms quickly if they haven’t already and are in need. CLICK HERE for the uniform link. Uniforms will be shipped directly to their home.
- Field Closures can be found on our website, weather hotline (540-657-2010), or our social media platforms. Please let your rostered families know.
- If you are a head coach without an Assistant Coach, please try to procure a Team Parent to assist you. Anyone helping must be registered in our system. Background checks will be performed on anyone 18 and older.
- Coaches have access to their online team page for communication with rostered families via web browser after logging in to their Sprocket account.
- Sign in to your Sprocket account (CLICK HERE for log in page)
- Click on your team name
- Navigate to the Communications tab
- You will have the option to send your team an email or "chat"
- Parents can communicate with their coach from their player's team page as well
- Having difficulties? SPROCKET SUPPORT: [email protected] OR 888-871-7870
- CLICK HERE for a sample initial email. Head coaches can edit this word doc to send out to your team.
- Rosters WILL change! Coaches, please check your roster often and watch for emails from the office regarding changes.
- Ideas for practice sessions for each age group can be found on our home page at StaffordSoccer.com (Sports Connect system) under the COACHING tab. Here you will find session plans and videos for specific age groups.
- Please become familiar with the RULES OF THE GAME, found under the COACHING tab
- Coach Education - use THIS LINK to learn more about the Coaching Education program provided for all coaches
- Coach Training Sessions at Embrey Mill Fields run by our Technical Staff on Tuesday, 8/20/24 CLICK HERE for more details
- Crown Trophy Link for optional end of season celebrations
- Coaches and Parents can follow our social media platforms for club highlights and late-breaking information, or send us pictures to post through the season!
- Find us on FACEBOOK using @staffordsoccer
- Find us on INSTAGRAM using @staffordsoccervirginia
PRACTICE SESSION FIELD REQUEST FOR RECREATION HEAD COACHES VIA GOOGLE FORM
- Practice session field assignments will be made in order of receipt as the google form is date/time stamped
- Only head coaches are permitted to request a practice field
- Please CLICK HERE to look at detailed field and scheduling information to reference throughout the season.
- Please request fields in your team’s county quadrant. Your quadrant can be found in your TEAM NAME (NW, NE, SW, SE). You will not be assigned a field that is outside of your team's county quadrant. CLICK HERE if you are unsure what fields are in your county quadrant.
- If you missed the coaches equipment pick up event (head coaches) on 8/17/24, please plan on coming in to the office to pick up needed equipment. CLICK HERE for office hours. If you need a time outside of office hours please email [email protected] to set up a day and time.
- If you are a recreation HEAD COACH please CLICK HERE to access the Google form to list your top 3 practice locations/days/times preferences. Please do not choose the same field three times. Coaches with multiple teams must submit one request per team. Thank you for helping us organize coach preferences in a timely manner by adhering to guidelines.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding your roster or other general questions.
Please contact [email protected] if you have questions regarding fields/practice sessions.
Thank you and we are looking forward to a great Fall Season!
Thank you and we are looking forward to a great Season!