Coaches

• Reinforce directives, polices and protocols as necessary with parents and children.
  
• As players arrive, inquire how they’re feeling. If they are ill or appear to be ill, send them home.
  
• Supply of medical kit or bag with gloves, extra masks, sanitizer, and facial tissues shall be provided.
  
• Implement social distancing at all times. Each player and their equipment at least six (6) feet from the next player.
  
• Coaches wear masks at all times. 
  
• Players may wear masks during training and games.
  
• Only coaches may touch or move equipment. Players do not touch or move equipment.
  
• No bodily contact in training. 
  
• Avoid activities involving lines, maintain social distancing in training (review the US Soccer Grassroots Recommendation Guide under the resources below) 
  
• Sanitize all equipment after training. 
  
• Scrimmage vests are not recommended.
  
• Minimize interaction with other teams that train before or after you. Emphasize player should go straight to cars.
  
• Be positive, fun and engaging. Help the children acclimate and reintegrate.