Programs

Who We Are

The YCP consists of boys and girls ages 12-24 from all over New Rochelle and surrounding counties including students from both middle schools and our high school. Although it is not required, most of our members are student athletes. Many of them were once Recreation and/or Travel soccer players growing up. They are supervised by our YCP/YSNR Recreation Director and on-site professional coaches, also consisting of New Rochelle residents. YSNR-Recreation is a community soccer program dedicated to serving our community. We do not turn anyone away. Being a member of YCP also offers the opportunity to obtain community service hours, firsthand work experience, and preparation for future managerial and supervisory roles.

What We Do

Our goal is to provide our young coaches the skills to manage a group of children, ages 4-10, and ensure they are learning and having fun each day of the Recreation soccer. The young coaches aid in planning and assisting soccer training sessions as well as all field set up and clean up. Overall, the young coaches look to bring their love of soccer to the field and impart their enthusiasm and positive attitude to our Recreational League players and parents. The basis or our YCP is a pathway system. We have five different levels of young coaches. Starting at Beginner Coach, progressing through Junior Coach, Senior Coach and Supervisor, with the goal of reaching the Manager level as alumni. The focus of our Beginner and Junior coaches (ages 12-16) is to develop their maturity and responsibility so they can take direction from other more experienced coaches. Our Junior coaches are primarily responsible in making sure the field is up and running by 8:45am by the time our first players arrive on Saturday. Our Senior coaches assist in setting up but play a larger role in hands-on training with the children. Our Senior young coaches can perform basic coaching skills under the direction of our YSNR supervisors or professional trainers and can run a 30-minute training session with a group of 6-8 kids. Our Supervisors are responsible for a group of the younger coaches, communicating with them prior to the coaches’ shift and then directing them on the field. The Managers are one of the most important roles in our organization because they are the ones that make sure everything runs smoothly from set up to training to final break down and clean up. Our Managers are also the first faces the kids see each day.

Services We Offer

Recreational Youth Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Flag Football

  • Young coaches will be working alongside licensed and experienced coaches.
  • Professional training camp; game-like competition every week!
  • Participants are assigned to a team for the season.
  • Our programs are designed for players in Pre-K – 8th grade.
  • Coaches guide players through a structured curriculum.
  • Gradually introduces new technical skills, tactical elements, and team concepts.

These opportunities help young coaches build leadership, character, interpersonal, and communication skills while making a positive impact in their community.

Mentorship

Develop and empower young students-athletes so they can contribute to enriching the lives of younger kids in our community via our Recreation Soccer program. • Firsthand learning experience on the field to engage and interact with professional trainers, parents and players. • Give young coaches the opportunity to develop their resume and grow in managerial experiences throughout high school and college. • Opportunity for young coaches to build community work credits with the work focus on students becoming college and career ready. • Train students, transform students and educate students

After school

Some of our young coaches have been selected by their teachers and principals to tutor younger students in math, science, language art and social studies. • Volunteer student hours will be used towards community services hours and college recommendation.

Mental Wellness

Our YCP also seeks to provide a supportive environment to help our students learn how to find balance and succeed while facing stressors. • We directly address mental wellness to increase awareness and reduce any stigmas associated with mental health.

Networking

Learn job search skills, including starting a business. • Learn how to invest and manage money. • Learn how to manage daily expenses and budget.

Our Different Levels and Requirements

There are five levels of the Young Coaches program.

  • Beginner level – starting from age 12. Mentored and taking direction from other coaches as well as partner with the younger players to aid in a positive soccer experience.
  • Junior level – primarily making sure the field is up and running by 8:45am by the time our young players arrive.
  • Senior level – assists in setting up, but also involved closely with training the young players. Senior level coaches can perform basic coaching skills under the direction of our professional trainers.
  • Supervisor Level – run training sessions under supervision of professional trainers, manage a group of Young Coaches attendance on the field, Supervise younger coaches during training sessions and set up/break down of field equipment
  • Assistant Manager level – most important role in our organization because the managers make things run smoothly. Managers perform day to day administrative tasks and are responsible for monitoring the field, coaches, as well as ensuring all the equipment is taken down and stored properly.

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Junior Level

  1. Completed all requirements for a Beginner Coach
  2. Positive Coaching Alliance Certificate [# two]
  3. 12 Field Mentorship Hours per season
  4. Attend three Mentor Nights ***
  5. 1 hour volunteering per season
  6. Earn exclusive team apparel (e.g., branded t-shirt or hat) for every 12 hours on the field
  7. Perform the role of Junior Coach for three seasons

Senior Level

  1. Completed all requirements for a Junior Coach
  2. CPR/First-Aid/AED Training
  3. Positive Coaching Alliance Certificate [# three]
  4. 15 Field Mentorship Hours per season
  5. Attend at least two Mentor Nights *** Promotion to Supervisor requires 4 Mentor Nights ***
  6. 1 hour volunteering per season
  7. Receive a coaching backpack and recognition certificate for every 15 hours on the field
  8. Perform the role of Senior Coach for four seasons

Supervisor Level

  1. Completed all requirements for a Senior Coach
  2. Career Assessment and Leadership Workshops
  3. 30 Field Mentorship / Administrative Hours
  4. 1 hour volunteering per season
  5. Earn a custom coaching jacket and leadership badge for mentorship and administrative contributions
  6. Perform the role of Supervisor for four seasons

Assistant Manager

  1. Completed all requirements for a Supervisor role
  2. Facilitate a Mentor Night
  3. Mentor a Senior Coach within an administrative role
  4. Demonstrate responsibility and maturity in monitoring all field activity
  5. 30 Field Mentorship / Administrative Hours
  6. 2 hours volunteering per season
  7. Receive a professional development voucher (e.g., conference pass or course access) and featured spotlight in organization newsletter

🌟🌟 Every season, 10 Exceptional Young Coaches will receive a package for leadership, character, and teamwork recognition. 🌟🌟

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Voluntary Hours for Young Coaches

Each coach will be required to work in a voluntary capacity on behalf of Young Coaches Program. These duties are beneficial to both the young coaches and the community. Young Coaches can refer to their volunteer work in college apps/resumes.
Beginners, Juniors, Seniors and Supervisors would be required to complete one voluntary hour per season.
Managers would be required to complete two voluntary hours per season.

Volunteer hours will possibly include the following roles, or similar.

WITHIN THE NEW ROCHELLE COMMUNITY:

  • Gardening at local age assisted building.
  • Picking up litter at local park.
  • Picking up litter outside a stretch of shops.
  • Have a craft table at town events (kids just make crafts like bracelets or basic coloring/painting for younger kids).
  • Could ask local age concern for food items elderly need and hand out ‘shopping list’ to people entering grocery store – we then take any items to the age concern in contact with elderly.
  • Reach out to a local soup kitchen or charity to see if they need help preparing meals.
  • Help out at an animal shelter. Eg: walking dogs, petting cats, cleaning cages, filing paperwork, answering phones.
  • Collect and prepare small useful donation packages to be handed out to our homeless neighbors.
  • Decorate, write and sending holiday cards to the military overseas.
  • Gather gently-used books and bring them to a local children’s hospital, community centers, schools.
  • Volunteer at a local hospital in the cafeteria, gift shop or running non-medical errands to patient rooms.
  • We could reach out to local community centers/churches to see if any elderly or infirm neighbors need help walking their dogs or picking up some groceries.

SOMETIMES WITHIN YCP

  • clearing/organizing/ taking inventory at storage unit
  • clearing/organizing/ taking inventory at shed at field
  • collating end of season packs for the young coaches (certs etc)

DONATION DRIVE:

  • animal items – donate to humane society
  • clothing drop-off – donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army
  • soccer cleats – donate to families within our community, not currently in a position to purchase new cleats.

FUNDRAISING:

  • outside supermarket
  • car wash
  • make items for sale (i.e. plant up some hanging baskets, beaded bracelets)

Current managers will be reaching out to local organizations and community leaders to set up opportunities for all our coaches to volunteer.

Further down the road maybe the schools we’re working with would be open to some of our senior coaches helping with homework or just reading after school – say one week a year, or one day a week for a term?

At all times we will ensure our young coaches are not alone – usually paired with a supervisor or manager, or within a group and parents/guardians will be updated on the volunteer roles we’re suggesting.

There are LOTS of opportunities and the above are just a few.
If you think of a possible volunteer opportunity Young Coaches Program could help with – please reach out to our manager, Gaby [gabymeda.ysnr@outlook.com] with your ideas/details.