RUSC has a two-part Coach Development Program - Part One is in-season and Part Two is out-of-season.

In-Season

For the in-season program, RUSC Technical Director, Mr. Donald Bouchard will provide training session to the players and coaches of the U9 and U11 teams. The identified training sessions will be held on the same day as the regular schedule game day.

For the training sessions, instead of the coach practicing with the team, the TD will provide training to the players and coaches during their practice session prior to the game to be played. These training sessions will teach coaches and players new drills and skills based on the RUSC Developmental Program.

Players and coaches must be on the field at 5:45 pm as a team to start warm-up exercise. The clinics start at 6:00 pm.

Out-of-Season

For the out-of-season program, RUSC is set on developing our team of Coaches and give them the tool-set they need to develop our players even further. Coaches are therefore highly encouraged to participate in the Winter Session and acquire coaching skills from our team of technical staff and trained coaches.

Registrants (first 15 to register on first-come first-served basis) will be provided a $20 Credit for each session attended. Those registrants who coach a Recreational or Competitive Team through the entire season will be eligible to exchange the credits with the Club for cash at the conclusion of the season.

Why a coach development program

Even if a coach receives his/her OSA Coaching Certificates, a lot more work is required to ensure that RUSC's coaches, present and future, receive guidance from a mentor. Through the RUSC Coaching Development Program, RUSC coaches are taking the first step towards ensuring that our recreational and competitive players receive quality training that not only increases their technical skills but also become a source of inspiration.

Program content

• Tips and tricks on how to design and conduct a successful practice.
• There will be practical hands-on practice sessions with our players.
• How to prepare drills and use progression throughout the drills
• Conditioning drills (warm-ups, conditioning, cool downs)
• Game tactics, etc.
• Coaching from the sideline
• Tips on nutrition
• … and more!