Rec Coaching Information
The North Star FC Recreational Program is coached by volunteer coaches looking to positively impact a child’s life.
The rec program will have roughly 1,500 players per season, and we are only able to service these players with volunteer coaches.
The club will provide age-appropriate manuals and lesson plans; in addition, there is ongoing support for all grades from the North Star FC Directors of Coaching. No formal education is required, but it is recommended.
We encourage current North Star FC players, non-parents and parents of players to become involved in this program. This is a volunteer position. Total time commitment varies based on the grade you are coaching.
This program meets three times per week for a total of seven weeks. This includes two practice nights per week, and a game on Saturday.
The Spring Rec season takes place in the months of April, May and June. The program generally starts the week after the Rochester School District’s spring break, and the last game is typically the weekend that the Rochester School District breaks for summer.
The Fall Rec season takes place in the months of September and October. The program generally starts the week after Labor Day and the last game is typically the weekend before the Rochester School District MEA break.
SPRING REC COACH’S MEETING
Spring Rec Coach’s Meeting - April 5th at Rush World
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade coaches
Meeting: 8:15 am – 8:55 am
Coaching clinic: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
3rd and 4th grade coaches
Meeting: 9:30 am – 10:10 am
Coaching clinic: 10:15 am – 11:00 am
5th and 6th grade coaches
Meeting: 10:45 am – 11:20 am
Coaching clinic: 11:25 am – 12:10 pm
7th thru 9th grade coaches
Meeting: 11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Rec Practice Equipment Pickup - Fuad Soccer Complex Equipment Shed
(SE corner of the RCTC Heintz Center parking lot)
April 5th - time 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Click on the links below for 8-weeks of REC Lesson plans!
At any time, please reach out to our Technical Director Neil Cassidy at ncassidy@northstarfc.com or by calling 507-280-7584 ext 2
MN RUSH REC SEASON PLANS
(Click on the text links below to view specific lesson plans)
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Grade K
Grade 1-3
Grade 4-5
Grade 6-7
Grade 8-9
If you would like to volunteer as a Rec coach, please email:
Rochester: Paul Keller
Albert Lea: Fabian Becerril
Winona: Fabian Becerril
Austin: Fabian Becerril
Complete the annual background check. Background checks are good for one calendar year- 1/1 – 12/31.
Please click the link below:
Complete the SafeSport training.
The main SafeSport course or the appropriate Refresher course must be completed following the yearly cycle of training listed below.
To access the training site click the SafeSport Training button below and use the Safe Sport Enrollment Key: YC3E-6P5G-YYIL-CS2M
Once you are logged in, select ‘Catalog’. Then select and complete the appropriate course as listed below.
Year 1 of coaching – ‘SafeSport Trained – U.S. Soccer Federation’
Year 2 of coaching – ‘Refresher 1: Recognizing and Reporting Misconduct – U.S. Soccer Federation’
Year 3 of coaching – ‘Refresher 2: Preventing Misconduct – U.S. Soccer Federation‘
Year 4 of coaching – ‘Refresher 3: Creating a Positive Sport Environment – U.S. Soccer Federation’
Year 5 of coaching – Repeat the ‘SafeSport Trained – U.S. Soccer Federation’ course
Year 6 of coaching – ‘Refresher 1: Recognizing and Reporting Misconduct – U.S. Soccer Federation’
Year 7 of coaching – and so on….
Concussion certificates are good for 3 years. Click the Concussion Training button below for next steps.
If you are unsure if you need a new certificate, please contact Neil Cassidy at ncassidy@northstarfc.com