Coach's Corner
STYSA Coaching Education

The purpose of the modules and coaching licensing courses is to educate youth coaches, stimulate their interest in coaching, and promote youth soccer. Coaching courses are intended to provide information that will improve general knowledge of the game as well as coaching and teaching methodologies that will enhance the development of youth soccer players.

Click here for more information on the courses taught by the STYSA Coaching Staff.
Coach License Update Procedure FAQ's

Click here to read how to update your coaching license information. 

You can also read more about this on the main page of the STYSA website.
SECTION 5:  VYSO STANDING RULES:  "In The Box Rule"
This applies to U08 boys, U08 girls and U15 coed.

5.9. There is no ball contact allowed within the goal box for U8 4v4 games. All players may pass through the goal box as long as they do not touch the ball while in the box. If the ball comes to a rest on the goal box, a goal kick is awarded regardless of who touched the ball last. Any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box is considered in the goal box and an extension of such. If a defensive player touches the ball after it has entered the plane, a goal will be awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball after it has entered the plane, a goal kick will be awarded to the defensive team. The plane of the goal box extends upward.
Coaching Assistance:

Please contact the Recreational Director of Coaching or the Selct Director of Coaching.
You can find their contact information
by clicking here.
South Texas Youth
Soccer Association
PO Box 4212
Victoria, TX 77903
Phone: 361-489-9824
Fax: 888-999-6583
admin@vyso.org
The Spring REC schedules are posted, click here.
The schedules for the Player Appreciation Tournament on Saturday, May 8, 2010 will be posted at a later date.
Coaching Education Courses:

There will be a U6/U8 coaching course on Saturday, March 20th at Memorial Senior Campus.  This will be held in the building next to the tennis courts and be from 9:00am to around 3:00pm.

There will also be an E Course on Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st.  This will also be held at Memorial next to the tennis courts.  Friday's session will be 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Saturday's session will be 9:00am to around 5:00pm.  Sunday's session will be 9:00am to around 3:00pm.

For more information, please contact Matt Blough at 361-571-5108.
Team Photography Scheduling:

Here is the link to schedule your team's appointment with the VYSO Authorized photographer, Randy Pollard, from On The Edge Photography.  You can view Randy's contact information on his website, www.getontheedge.com.