Coach Resources

Coach Training Video Series

The Director of Coaching, Tom Lewis, will be teaching a series of coach trainings throughout the winter to prepare for the Spring season. You can watch the recordings below.

• Coach Training #1: How to Manage Differences in Ability in Groups/Sessions
• Coach Training #2 - How To Bring Your Parents in as Assistant Coaches
• Coach Training #3: March 18, 2026 6:00pm In Person - MANDATORY
• Coach Training #4: April 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm Zoom

Resources

Below are resources for you as coaches!

• WESA Communication Guide - Coaches to Player/Parent
• FIFA 11+ Warm Up Video - Great warm up/stretching resource (For kids 15+)
• FIFA 11+ Kids Warm Up Video - Great warm up/stretching resource (For kids 7-12)

Coach Training Opportunities

We encourage all coaches to further their education. WESA will pay for any coach to complete their D License training!

• D License Training Carbondale: August-September 2026  LEARN MORE HERE
• D License Training Aurora: July-September 2026  LEARN MORE HERE
  

WESA Policies

Below are all WESA player and parent policies adopted and approved by the WESA Board of Directors.

To view all policies, click HERE

• Athlete Citizenship & Behavior Policy
• Communication and Conflict Policy 
• Practice and Game Policy
• Sideline Policy
• Team Placement & Evaluations Policy
• FAQ Team Placement & Evaluations
• Playing Up an Age Group Policy
• Weather Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Registration Refund Policy
• Financial Aid Policy
• Social Media and Electronic Communications Policy
• Disciplinary Policy
• WESA Communication Guide - Coaches to Player/Parent
• WESA Communication Guide - Parent/Player to Coach