Coach's Cave

Coaches Code of Conduct

SW Sting FC and the South West Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (SWEMSA) is committed to the Responsible Coaching movement. Coach/Ref | EMSA South West

  • View our Coaches Code of Conduct HERE
  • Safe Sport is a priority for SW Sting FC and SWEMSA. Click HERE for more information about Safe Sport.
  • Information on Coaching Pathways and Coaching Certification Requirements for SW Sting FC and SWEMSA can be found HERE

Coaching Resources

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Interested In Coaching?

SW Sting FC Coaching Applicants must:

A minimum of one (1) coach per team participating in the EMSA programs regardless of age, group, tier, or gender, must obtain ANY coach qualification as follows;
i) Certification by ASA (ASA/NCCP Courses)
ii) Certification Courses by EMSA

EMSA is offering a number of coaching courses for all levels. Courses are 3 hours in length consisting of one hour of classroom and two hours on the field. These courses are non transferable for ASA or NCCP certification.

ASA mandates that (1) team official from each team qualifying in the Indoor or Outdoor Provincial Championships must fulfill the minimum coaching requirements for the appropriate level below:

  • Competition Coaching Requirement U13-U18 Tier I:
    Full Coach Certificate (license C, B, or A) OR
    Soccer for Life + Making Ethical Decisions (MED) online
  • U13-U19 Tiers II-IV: NCCP Community Sport Coach Senior OR Soccer for Life.
  • U9/U11 Tiers I-IV: NCCP Community Coach Youth OR
    Learn to Train OR Soccer for Life Note: While not required for all Competitions, Alberta Soccer and SW Sting FC recommends all coaches take the online MED module.  

NCCP Community Sports Coach

ASA COACHING COURSES: FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life and LICENSE C, B, A

All coaching courses taken while currently active with SW Sting FC will be reimbursed upon receipt of completion. 

Developing the Player and the Person

We are a group of dedicated and knowledgeable soccer enthusiasts. 

We are dedicated to high quality coaching leadership that results in healthy physical development, skill improvement, and positive social and community growth.

SW Sting soccer is committed to providing the best soccer experience possible for its players and volunteers.