COACH AT DMSC

Become a Coach

Mandatory Requirements

• Register as a volunteer through PlayMetrics

• SafeSport training through Demosphere/Players Health (a link will be emailed to you once you register as a volunteer)

• Concussion training through Demosphere/Players Health (a link will be emailed to you once you register as a volunteer)

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Recommended Education

• Create your profile in the US Soccer Learning Center

• Online Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Course in the US Soccer Learning Center   

• Online Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments Course in the US Soccer Learning Center

• US Soccer 4v4 Grassroots License (Coaching Kickstart through 8U)

• US Soccer 7v7 Grassroots License (Coaching 9U-10U Rec or Academy)

• US Soccer 9v9 Grassroots License (Coaching 11U-12U Rec or Select)

• US Soccer 11v11 Grassroots License (Coaching 13U-19U Rec or Select)

• US Soccer D License Pathway

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It is free to create a profile and take both introduction courses. All grassroots courses can be taken online or in-person. Online grassroots courses have a registration cost of $25, but in-person courses are free with a code provided by DMSC. Contact Executive Director Matt Ream for a course code once you find an in-person course you wish to attend.

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Available Grassroots Courses

• 4v4

• 7v7

• 9v9

• 11v11

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DMSC COACH SUPPORT AND BENEFITS

Coaches who complete a successful season with DMSC are entitled to the benefits listed below:

• Head Coach - $25 credit toward next season

• Assistant Coach - $10 credit toward next season

• Coaching attire - one item of your choice from our list

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DMSC Directors will organize workshops and coaching clinics throughout the year.  

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COACH CONTACTS

Recreational Contacts

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DMSC Director of Coaching: Zach Scott (doc@desmoinessoccerclub.org)

DMSC Academy Director: Matt Ream (academy@desmoinessoccerclub.org)

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Select Contacts

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DMSC Select Director: Tyger Nieters (td@desmoinessoccerclub.org)