Responsible Coaching

US Youth Soccer has partnered with Liberty Mutual Insurance to bring the youth soccer community Responsible Sports^TM, a program dedicated to championing and celebrating responsibility in youth sports. We believe that some of the most influential individuals in young people's lives are parents and youth sports coaches. Responsible Sports provides valuable resources and expert advice to youth sport coaches. Visit ResponsibleSports.com to find out how to further improve upon their commitment to being a positive role model in the lives of youth athletes.

The youth soccer community, including coaches, parents, administrators and volunteers, is encouraged to visit ResponsibleSports.com, where they will find coaching resources, helpful tips, expert advice and community spaces to share ideas and opinions. Coaches can participate in the Responsible Coaching material and become recognized as a Responsible Sports All-Star.

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What's New at Responsible Sports

Responsible Sports $2,500 Community Grants (Open now through Nov. 30^th)

Responsible Coaching Resources

What's New at Responsible Sports

•  Responsible Sports Community Grants: Its the final month of the Fall 2008 Responsible Sports Community Grants! The race for one of the twenty $2,500 grants ends November 30^th.  Its not too late to get your team to participate!

• Responsible Coaching Awards: The summer nomination period closed on August 31^st. Thank you to everyone who participated! 2008 winners are now posted at ResponsibleSports.com.

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Responsible Sports Community Grants
US Youth Soccers very own Rio Rancho Soccer Club from Rio Rancho, New Mexico earned a grant earlier this year.  "We will use the funds to invest in soccer equipment and infrastructure to improve the quality of the soccer and to have a positive, lasting impact on the kids for several years," said Rio Rancho administrator Matt Geisel.  "We will look at things like goals, nets, training gear and perhaps a storage container."

Heres how to help your organization earn a $2,500 Community Grant

1. Administrators can go to Responsible Sports to register your organization  
2. Have parents and supporters complete the brief review quiz
3. Make sure they credit your organization
4. Have your parents and supporters verify their credit in the follow-up email
5. Rally your clubs supporters to do the same!

Remember, the more people that participate in the program, the better your chances are of earning a Responsible Sports Community Grant! Learn more. >>

Did you know? If you participated last fall, your certification has expired. Certifications are only valid for two grant periods. Go to the All-Star Login to check you status. 

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Coaches Connection, presented by Liberty Mutual 
Liberty Mutual is a proud sponsor of the Coaches Connection. We realize that coaches play a significant role in the development and overall experience for youth athletes and aim to provide as many resources as possible for those coaches who seek to help today's youth athletes succeed. Together, Liberty Mutual and US Youth Soccer provide valuable resources for youth soccer coaches to maximize positive experiences for youth athletes in sports. Coaches Connection membership provides access to the most recent training activities, US Youth Soccer's Coaching Handbook, and many other valuable resources. Join today!

Visit the coaching section of the Responsible Sports Resource Center to learn about:

• The X's and O's of Soccer
• Coaching For Mastery
• Filling Players Emotional Tanks
• Using Winners Circles After Games
• Weekly Coaching Tips

More Available at ResponsibleSports.com

Responsible Sports offers additional programs and resources to the soccer community including downloadable tips and tools for parents and coaches to use both on and off the field.  Visit ResponsibleSports.com/soccer today. >>

You can also sign up to receive Fundamentals, the monthly Responsible Sports eNewsletter.