The WYSL offers a mandatory Orientation Course for all new coaches and team managers who wish to receive a WYSL coaching pass. To obtain a permanent pass, all new coaches and managers must attend: 1) the two hour Orientation Course, and 2) the eight hour Coach Certification Course which will be held in the winter, or hold an equivalent soccer coach license (USYSA F License, NSCAA Regional Diploma, AYSO U-12, etc). All coaches must also register for a background check by completing the on-line application in the Risk Management section of the WYSL website. The two hour course is being offered on several dates, and all new coaches and team managers are expected to attend one of these sessions:
1) Saturday 9/12 Bronxville Public Library-Yeager Community Room.
2:45-4:45 PM From White Plains Post Road (Route 22) turn west on Pondfield Rd.
Stay on Pondfield for ½ mile and Library is at the 3rd traffic light
(Midland Ave). Take right at 3rd light and park in back of Library or in
Bronxville High School parking lot across street
2) Monday 9/14 Dobbs Ferry- Embassy Community Center, 60 Palisade Street.
8:00-10:00 PM From Route 9 (Broadway) in Dobbs Ferry, turn west (towards Hudson)
on Chestnut Street, go 3 blocks, then left on Palisade Street. The
Community Center is near the Dobbs Ferry train station.
3) Tuesday 9/15 Manhattan- Location Change from Goddard Community Center to Asphalt Green.
7:30-9:30 PM
4) Tuesday 9/22 Pleasantville - Rosenthal JCC. 600 Bear Ridge Road, From
7:30-9:30 PM Armonk / Chappaqua: Take Route 120, turn west on Bear Ridge Road.
From south: Saw Mill River Parkway north to Exit 27, right onto Marble Ave.
Then left onto Broadway (Route 141). Go ½ mile, right onto Lake Street.
After ¾ mile slight right onto Bear Ridge Road.
5) Wednesday 9/23 Rye Recreation Center. Midland Road, Rye. Take I-95 to Exit 19,
7:30-9:30 PM Playland Parkway. Straight on Playland Parkway to 2nd traffic light
and turn left onto Midland Ave. Go through one traffic light,
Rye Recreation Center is on the left after 1/4 mile. The meeting is in the
Damiano Building, new Multipurpose Room downstairs.
6) Saturday 9/26 Scarsdale Popham Road Firehouse. Upstairs meeting room.
8:00-10:00 AM Corner White Plains Post Rd (Route 22) and Popham Rd. North or south
on White Plains Post Rd (Route 22) and turn west onto Popham Rd between
BP gas station and Firehouse. Go 50 yards and turn right into parking lot
behind Scarsdale Village Hall. Walk around to front of firehouse, enter
the door on your left as you face the firehouse. The meeting room is up the
stairs.
There is no fee to attend these sessions. New club presidents and registrars are also welcome. These courses will be conducted by WYSL Board Members who will cover the following: team and player registration, player and coaches passes, transfer players, code of conduct, game procedures, rain-outs and field pulls, make-up games, referees, the WYSL Sportsmanship Program, Silent Sundays, Red Cards, Protests and Appeals, tournaments, the league website and more.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU REGISTER FOR A COURSE AND DECIDE TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER DATE, PLEASE EMAIL :
AOLCESE@WYSLSOCCER.ORG TO RESCHEDULE. THANK YOU.
which can be accessed through the 90th St entrance. By Car From Uptown: Travel south on the FDR Drive. Exit at 96th Street, and continue straight to York Avenue. From Downtown: Travel north on the FDR Drive. Exit at 96th Street. Turn left at second stoplight. Continue straight to York Avenue. Discounted Parking for members and guests is available at: The Andover Garage at 1675 York Avenue, between 88th and 89th Streets. The Hamilton Garage at 1735 York Avenue between 89th and 90th Streets. Ask at the Asphalt Green front desk for ticket validation.
