WESA Coach Squad

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WESA COACH SQUAD
Helping each other play, learn, and belong.

The WESA Coach Squad is a community of members who support teams, grow players, and help shape the league experience.

Whether you’re curious about helping, learning the game, supporting a team, or stepping into a coaching role—there’s a place to begin.

Sections:

• Start Your Journey
  Milestones You Can Earn
• Upcoming Dates
• Get Involved

START YOUR JOURNEY

I want to help
Support clinics, events, and league activities.

I want to learn
Build confidence through clinics, scorekeeping, and team support.

I want to support a team
Be part of a Coaching Pair and help create a positive team environment.

I want to lead and mentor
Guide players, support fairness, and help develop future coaches.

The Coach Squad Journey

Coaching in WESA is something you grow into.

The journey isn’t linear—and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. These milestones show the many ways members contribute and grow.

Step In
Start by helping—volunteer, support events, and learn the basics.

Support a Team
Be part of a coaching group and build confidence through real team experience.

Support Fair Play
Understand how skills assessments, ratings, divisions, and scorekeeping support inclusion, safety, and fairness.

Lead Moments
Take ownership of drills, lineups, communication, and in-game moments.

Run the Team
Step into a 2nd Coach or Team Manager role and help lead the full team experience.

Grow the Community
Mentor others, lead clinics, and help strengthen the league.

Milestones You Can Earn

Every contribution counts. Every step matters.

Coach Squad milestones recognize learning, service, experience, and leadership. Some are earned through clinics—others through showing up, supporting others, and stepping into new roles.

Getting Started

• First Season Supporting a Team
• First Clinic Attended
• First Time Scorekeeping

Learning & Development

• Foundations of Coaching
• Leadership & Team Building
• Team Management
• Coaching the Coach
• Scorekeeping Certified

Experience & Contribution

• Completed First Season as 2nd Coach
• Completed First Season as Team Manager
• Led a Clinic or Scrimmage
• Multi-Season Coach
• Supported League Operations

Fairness & Inclusion

• Skills Assessment Trained
• Skills Assessment Committee
• Division Placement Understanding
• Inclusion & Fair Play Advocate

How Clinics Fit In

Clinics support the journey—but they’re only one part of it.

Members grow through experience, mentoring, scorekeeping, volunteering, and leadership—not just attending sessions.

• Foundations of Coaching → Step In
• Scorekeeping → Support Fair Play
• Leadership & Team Building → Lead Moments
• Team Management → Run the Team
• Coaching the Coach → Grow the Community

How Team Leadership Works in WESA

Each team is supported by a Coaching Pair:

• Team Manager — head coach
• 2nd Coach — supporting coach

Together, they support players, manage team needs, and help create a positive, inclusive environment.  New coaches are encouraged to step in. Experienced coaches are expected to support and mentor others.

Additional Assistant Coach - each team is encouraged to take on an additional Assistant Coach to give an opportunity to a team member by assigning responsibilities while being supported by Team Leadership.

Start Here

Ready to take your first step?  Sign up for a clinic or simply Get Involved in a number of ways.

Upcoming Dates

• Foundations of Coaching Clinic - Thursday, November 6, 2025
• Leadership & Team Building Clinic - Thursday, February 19, 2026
• Team Management Clinic - Sunday, March 1, 2026
• Coaching the Coach Clinic - Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Skills Assessments - Wednesday,  February 18, 2026
• Scorekeeping Sessions - Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Coaches Conference - Sunday, March 1, 2026

GET INVOLVED

• Scorekeeping
• Coaching Commitment
• Volunteer Sign-Up
• Skills Assessments
• Team Management Manual

Questions?

Reach out anytime:
commissioner@wesa.net