Coaching
Anyone interested in coaching, please add yourself as a volunteer when registering your child. Then, please refer to the Mass Youth Soccer Registration with safety training and concussion training under the coaching tab at the top of the page to complete their registration . You can not coach without completing these steps
Kindergarten/Pre-K
The game format is very small field, using small nets. The games are played with each team fielding 3 or 4 players along with their coaches. No Goalies are used. Coaches are encouraged to move players in and out of the game often. Coaches are also encouraged to keep the game flowing, minimizing stoppages. The idea is to have the players get as many touches on the ball as possible while on the field of play.
MHYSA In-town uniforms are available and can be purchased from the first Saturday of the season at Plains Park from 7:15-8:30 AM These shirts are Red and Black and are $10 for the pair payable by cash check (made out to MHYSA
Shin guards are REQUIRED and are available for purchase (and will be fitted correctly) at the MHYSA store. Shin guards must be worn underneath the socks. Socks should be sized to make sure they completely cover the shinguard.
Cleats are not required, but highly recommended for safety. If you are going to purchase, no metal cleats are allowed. Please make sure you purchase soccer cleats and not football/baseball turf shoes.
One team will be in red, the other in black - check with your coaches for the color of the game. (see note below)
K/Pre-K games/practices are held each Saturday morning during the season. They start at 7:30 AM at Plains Park in Milford and last for 1 hour. The first half hour is for instruction and practice with the rest used for the game.
The correct ball size for this age group is a #3 soccer ball.
Grade 1
MHYSA In-town uniforms are available and can be purchased from the first Saturday of the season at Plains Park from 7:15-8:30 AM These shirts are Red and Black and are $10 for the pair payable by cash check (made out to MHYSA)
Shin guards are REQUIRED and are available for purchase (and will be fitted correctly) at the MHYSA store. Shin guards must be worn underneath the socks. Socks should be sized to make sure they completely cover the shinguard.
Cleats are not required, but highly recommended for safety. If you are going to purchase, no metal cleats are allowed. Please make sure you purchase soccer cleats and not football/baseball turf shoes.
Games are played on a small field, 4 players a side, no goalies. One team will be in red, the other in black - check with your coaches for the color of the game. (see note below)
Run time for Grade 1 In-town games 45 minutes. The game is broken up into 4 quarters, each quarter being 10 minutes long. A 5 minute halftime is allowed.
Grade 1 games are held each Saturday Plains Park in Milford. Start times for Grade 1 games vary each week between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Typically, there is one practice per week (held on a weeknight) for this age group. Please note however, that practices are held at the discretion of the volunteer coach based on his/her availability/work schedule, etc.
The correct ball size for this age group is a #3 soccer ball.
Grade 2
MHYSA In-town uniforms are available and can be purchased from the first Saturday of the season at Plains Park from 7:15-8:30 AM These shirts are Red and Black and are $10 for the pair payable by cash check (made out to MHYSA
Shin guards are REQUIRED and are available for purchase (and will be fitted correctly) at the MHYSA store. Shin guards must be worn underneath the socks. Socks should be sized to make sure they completely cover the shinguard.
Cleats are not required, but highly recommended for safety. If you are going to purchase, no metal cleats are allowed. Please make sure you purchase soccer cleats and not football/baseball turf shoes.
Games are played on a larger field, with 6 players (5 field players and a goalie). One team will be in red, the other in black - check the schedule or with your coaches for the color of the game.
Run time for Grade 2 In-town games 45 minutes. The game is broken up into 4 quarters, each quarter being 10 minutes long. A 5 minute halftime is allowed.
Grade 2 games are held each Saturday Plains Park in Milford. Start times for Grade 2 games vary each week between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Typically, there is one practice per week (held on a weeknight) for this age group. Please note however, that practices are held at the discretion of the volunteer coach based on his/her availability/work schedule,
The correct ball size for this age group is a #4 soccer ball.