COACHING INFO

We believe strongly in the power of our volunteer coaches as mentors and leaders of our athletes! Whether your soccer experience is vast, or you’re new to the game - we appreciate your willingness to learn and develop your skills!

We support our coaches through workshops, an online curriculum, and more! If you are interested in volunteer coaching for the upcoming season please register using the link below.

Are you interested in becoming a Phoenix FC coach? 

Complete “Coach/Staff” Registration

COACH REGISTRATION

Provincials Declaration

Complete the form to declare your team for the Alberta Soccer Provincial Championships.

PROVINCIALS DECLARATION

Coaching Courses

Step out on field and get certified!

Coaching Course List

Game Sheets

Please fill these game sheets out prior to your kick-off time. Game sheets are submitted to the referee to complete during the game. Referees will submit completed game sheets to the Phoenix FC Office.

PHOENIX FC - PRINTABLE
PHOENIX FC - FILLABLE

Becoming A Coach

  • Complete your staff registration at the beginning of the registration period.

    1. Follow the “Become a Coach” button.

    2. Select the Coaches/Team Staff Form

    3. Complete the steps as prompted.

    4. Review and Submit.

  • We appreciate the work of our volunteer coaches!

    New for 2026, our volunteer requirements are charged as a Season Bond at the end of the soccer season.

    Volunteer bonds for U8-U19 will be waived once the following steps have been satisfied:

    1. Team Staff registration is complete

    2. A valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) and/or Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) have been submitted

    3. The Team Staff has been assigned to a roster.

A Step-By-Step Guide

SafeSport Requirements

We are working to ensure that all of our coaches meet the SafeSport requirements for their teams.

  • U6-U9: FUNdamentals

    • Coach must have a valid CRC, Respect In Sport, Rule of Two, and FUNdamentals online.

    U10-U11: Learn To Train

    • One coach on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

  • Soccer for Life:

    • One coach on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All other coaching staff - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2, Soccer for Life online.

  • FUNdamentals:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, FUNdamentals Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

  • Learn To Train:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Learn to Train Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

  • Learn To Train:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Learn to Train Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

  • Soccer For Life:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

  • Soccer For Life:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

  • Soccer For Life:

    • All Coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2 

    • One coach must be C Licensed Trained** (C License, Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head way)

    • All other coaches on the roster must be fully certified (Criminal Record Check, Soccer for Life Online & On field, Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, Making Ethical Decisions, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head way)

    • All Managers and bench parents must have - Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport, Rule of 2

    **For Provincials rosters

Sherwood Park Coaching Courses

Four Outdoor 2026

We have also worked out an arrangement with St. Albert. For courses in St. Albert, coaches will need to pay the course fee, but it will be reimbursed by Phoenix FC.

Coaches will need to call St. Albert to pay, and mention they are coaching with Phoenix FC to qualify for a reduced rate. 

Active Start – April 20 - The Locker

FUNdamentals – April 18 - The Locker

Learn to Train – April 19 - The Locker

Soccer for Life – April 12 - The Locker

Our 4 Pillars of Coaching

1

Working
Hard

2

Positive Team Spirit 

3

Positive
Coaching

4

Learning &
Improving

Coaching Downloads

EMSA Portal Guide

(Updated 2025)

Coaching Honorariums

(Updated 2025)

Canada Soccer Resources

RESOURCES