Overall Philosophy
While outside trainers (not a part of WUSC's overall training program) can augment a team's overall experience it often leaves those teams who cannot afford the training or who do not have access to outside trainers with a feeling of inequity. Additionally, parents who are asked to pay for training are put in the awkward position of not wanting to say “no” to these requests lest they be considered to be not supporting the team - especially if there is a hardship issue. Therefore, outside training shall be limited to 3 sessions per season for each team.
Paid Coaches- All teams utilizing a professional, non-parent coach during the BAYS season (excluding clinics and assisted practices arranged by the Wellesley United Soccer Club) shall comply with the following policy:
• Any team utilizing a professional coach must notify in advance the Wellesley United Soccer Club's Training Director (John Hutchinson).
• Utilizing a professional coach at more than 3 regular practices during a single BAYS season requires prior approval from the
• Financial arrangements are strictly between the parents and the professional coach.
Using a paid coach in lieu of a parent coach - The Wellesley United Soccer Club mandates the use of parental volunteers, rather than paid coaches, to coach the standard BAYS practices (twice per week) and games. In the case where no suitable volunteer coach can be found, a team that wishes to use a paid coach must present the matter to the
Using a paid coach during a regular practice - The Wellesley United Soccer Club, as part of its player development program, customarily hires professional coaches to conduct clinics and work with parent coaches and their teams during a few regularly scheduled practices. Parent coaches are encouraged to attend all clinics and are expected to attend assisted practices (which should be rescheduled if a time conflict exists). Any team may hire a professional coach to assist the BAYS coach in up to 3 regularly scheduled practices (not counting assisted practices that are arranged by the Wellesley United Soccer Club), provided that no family is required to share the cost.
