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So, you want to become a soccer coach, eh?

That's fantastic!

Whether you are a seasoned coach or a beginner, don't worry, we have all the resources you need right here in our Coach's Corner tab.

For new coaches, you don't need any soccer experience to start - just arrive with a positive mindset, a dose of patience and ready to have fun!
We have developed a progression of soccer skills and goals for each age group to learn and achieve throughout each season.
We will provide you with videos and other material to assist you in developing a practice plan with confidence. This takes out the guesswork for you.

Coaching is a wonderful way to give back to the community and is a great way to strengthen your relationship with your child(ren). You won't regret it!

Register for coaching here --->    Coach Registration




REQUIRED Coach Training


Coach Training hosted by Alberta Soccer. HRMS will reimburse you for any costs on this training. Respect in Sport is a lifetime certification and the Coach Education is good for 5 years.

Coach Training Course Links

Click here for instructions on how to complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders.

Click here to create an NCCP number then continue below..

Click here for Canada Soccer Coach Education courses.

Active Start - players aged 3-5 (U5)
Fundamentals – players aged 6-9 (U7-U9)
Learn To Train (L2T) – players aged 9-12 (U11-U13)
Soccer for Life (S4L) – players aged 13+ (U15-U17)

Click here for Safe Sport Training

Coaches only complete the online portion of these coach education courses. Once you register for these courses, you will receive a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) number which we will ask for at coach registration.




Criminal Record Check

A Criminal Record Check is required from all of our coaches. This needs to be done every two years.
Please print the CRC Request Letter and take it to your local RCMP office along with your photo ID to get started. The CRC takes approximately one week to process and, as long as you have the letter, should not cost out of pocket for you.
When complete, please scan or take a photo and send to info@highriversoccer.ca