Tryouts for 2010/2011 Season

Chico Cal is currently working to determine dates on which tryouts will begin and for what age groups.  Please keep checking back often for more information on time and location of registrations and tryouts. 

Brush up on your coaching skills with a free clinic for soccer coaches in our area.  Kim Sutton, head coach of Chico State Wildcat women's soccer, will be sharing some of her techniques for running an effective practice. This 2 hour clinic will have 1 hour each in the classroom and field where coaches will learn how to establish a disciplined, well run practice. It's designed for entry level coaches or a quick refresher on running a practice.  It will focus on a theme and provide warm exercises, drills, small sided games, and cool down activities around the them. Contact Andy Newsum with questions.

Mark your calendar for 5:30-7:30 on February 10 at Acker Gym in Chico State.

Advanced Regional Diploma:

Kim Sutton is hosting an Advanced Regional coaching course on February 19 - 21 at Chico State. Mark your calendars and come take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Chico Cal will cover the $95 cost of this NSCAA course for our approved coaches.

Kim is the head coach of the Chico State Wildcat Women's soccer team and an NSCAA National Staff Coach. Check out her career achievements with the Wildcats and previous coaching assignments. She's putting together an exciting package for all local coaches interested in advancing their coach abilities. The course will devote time to technical and tactual uses of small-sided games as well as a study of systems of play. Participants will conduct and be assessed on an assigned training topic.

Click here for the application, which gives payment information and where to mail the application. Chico Cal is sponsoring this class in cooperation with the Butte United Soccer Club.  Should you have any specific quesitons, you may contact Butte United Registrar Cindy Sick with questions.

Friday: Check in 5-6pm, class 6-9pm, Acker Gym, room 101
Saturday: 8am - 7pm (approximately)
Sunday: 8am - 3pm (approximately.)

Field sessions will be at Chico State Soccer Field, or Acker Gym if it rains. Shin guards are optional.

Attendees may not miss any session, or they will not be eligible to receive a license or diploma.

Chico Cal Coaching Application: 

For anyone wishing to coach with Chico Cal, all coaches are approved by the Board and must have some minimum credentials.  See coaching requirements elsewhere on this website. Coaching Application.

• Family First: The development of the players is firmly founded upon the relationships they have with their own family as well as their team and coaches.  It is the support and commitment of parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters that  significantly contributes to the progress of each player and it is our commitment to respect that element of each player. It is important for us to understand this as we develop the players skills. In the process, we hope to promote participation in Chico Cal as a fun activity for the players and the families.

• Work Ethic:  Hard work and respect for your team and coaches is the most productive way for us to teach players the skills necessary for improving themselves as players and as a person.  This means showing up to practice on time. listening and working hard.  This club recognizes that working hard does not mean physically pushing the players beyond their individual potential and abilities.  It is our job to find each players potentials and limits and work towards those boundaries with them. 

• Success:   The right combination of coaching, teaching and training can and ultimately will produce results.  Success is defined by more than just winning.  Success is marked by improvement in soccer skills as well as life skills.  Success will also be driven by having quality coaching and training.  By focusing on these elements, winning will be a likely outcome.  

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