Coaching Application

Saucon Valley Youth Soccer League is very grateful to our community members who step up to the plate to volunteer their time and energy into mentoring and coaching the soccer players in our community. 

Please fill out this form to formally "apply" to be a coach for Intramural, Recreational, or Travel Soccer. We look forward to you being part of our coaching family.

PA Child Protection Laws and Clearances

All coaches, administrators and managers are required by the State of Pennsylvania to have Pennsylvania Child Protection clearances. Clearances are valid for 5 years after issue.

Saucon Valley Soccer League is required to have copies of clearances on file for anyone serving in one of these positions.

Thank you for taking the time to obtain your clearances!

Practice and Training

Need ideas for your next practice, here are some links to great resources.  These links will take you to training lesson plans.  It will give you all kinds of ideas for practices, where you can find examples of small sided game activities by age group.  The small sided activity and game is crucial to the development of children in soccer.   If you have any questions with one of the drills listed on the training aides, please contact any PYSA travel coach for assistance.

Training Plans

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Training Plans
U6 Training Plans
U8 Training Plans
U10 Training Plans
U12 Training Plans
U14 Training Plans
U16 Training Plans4/5/6 Year Old Curriculum
7/8 Year Old Curriculum
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Training Plans   
U6 Training Plans
U8 Training Plans
U10 Training Plans
U12 Training Plans
U14 Training Plans
Goalkeeping
 US Youth Soccer Training Plans  
U6 Training Plans
U8 Training Plans
U10 Training Plans
U12 Training Plans
U14 Training Plans
U16 Training Plans

’21 / ’22 Soccer Tournament Advice / Options

  • The below link will help travel soccer coaches search for soccer tournaments.
  • If you have any questions or would like an opinion on a tournament you are interested in please contact me at coachingdirector.svsl@gmail.com
  • Below is a ‘recommended’ list of soccer tournaments with focus given to tournament location and quality of tournament product.
  • Coaches DO NOT have to pick from the below list. Several other tournament options are available both in and out of PA. Additional tournament options 
    • EDP 2021 tournament lists = 2021 EDP Tournaments
    • Several of these options are located in NJ and are quality

Recommended PRE-SEASON Tournaments (August)

  • Crusa / FC Bucks Invitational Tournament = Richboro, PA
  • Battle at the Hilltop = Royersford, PA
  • Spirit United Kickoff Classic = Downingtown, PA
  • PA Classics Keystone Cup

Recommended FALL Tournaments (September – November)

  • Al Perlini Memorial Tournament = Warminster, PA
  • Lou Ramos Classic = Allentown, PA
  • The Explorer Cup = Downingtown, PA
  • Western Lehigh Columbus Tournament = Allentown, PA
  • Jack Walsh Memorial Tournament = Abington / Upper Dublin, PA
  • Deep Run Turkey Tournament = Hilltown, PA
  • FC Delco Fall Showcase = Downingtown, PA

Recommended WINTER Tournaments (December – February)

  • PA Classics Winter Showcase

Recommended SPRING Tournaments (March-May)

  • The Europa Turf Cup = King of Prussia / Downingtown, PA
  • Buckingham United Spring Fling Tournament = Buckingham, PA
  • Epic Tournament = Yardley, PA
  • FC Delco Players Cup = West Chester / Downingtown, PA
  • EPYSA State Cups (options = Challenge Cup & Presidents Cup)
  • Hershey

Recommended SUMMER Tournaments (June – July)

  • (LVYSL) Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League Tournament = Allentown, PA
  • EDP Steel City Showdown = Allentown, PA

Please contact the Director of Coaching or Travel for more information.