GCKA Knights Coach Resources
Find what you need. Get back to coaching.
Program documents, required training, evaluations, and trusted coaching resources—all in one simple place.
GCKA MANUALS & COACHING GUIDES
Program Manuals:
- Development Manual - The program’s player-development philosophy and coaching framework.
- Travel Soccer Policy Manual - Program policies, expectations, safety, conduct, and communication standards.
Coaching Guides:
Short guides created for GCKA coaches throughout the season.
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PLAYER EVALUATIONS
Use these resources to complete consistent and helpful player evaluations.
| Player Evaluation Form |
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Complete and submit a player evaluation using the online form. Open Player Evaluation Form ↗ |
| Player Evaluation Guide |
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Review the evaluation guide before completing player evaluations. Open Player Evaluation Guide ↗ |
COACH REQUIREMENTS
Complete these before coaching. Open each resource for the instructions or course, and save completion certificates when provided.
| 1. Staff Carding Requirements |
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Complete your background check, SafeSport, suspension review, and annual certification in GotSport. Open Carding Instructions ↗ |
| 2. Concussion in Sports Course |
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Complete the NFHS concussion course and save your completion certificate. Go to NFHS Course ↗ |
| 3. Grassroots Coaching License |
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Sign in to the U.S. Soccer Learning Center to complete the appropriate Grassroots course. Go to Learning Center ↗ |
EXTERNAL COACHING RESOURCES
Ideas and learning from trusted sources.
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The Coaching Manual
Professional session plans, season planning, and practical coaching tools.
GCKA coaches can upgrade a Basic account to Premium for free. -
U.S. Soccer Coaching Resources
Articles and practical guidance for grassroots coaches. -
FIFA Grassroots Training Centre
Age-appropriate activities, session ideas, and coaching tips. -
FIFA Session Library
Downloadable practices and session plans from the FIFA Training Centre.