Welcome to NLYAA Soccer - PLEASE keep scrolling for information AND Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

*** REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHING NLYAA SOCCER ***

Risk Management is an annual requirement for all coaches, trainers, managers and board of directors.
Coaches MUST have documentation of (1) PA State Police Check, (2) PA Child Welfare History, and (3) FBI Fingerprints or Affidavit.  
The PA Clearance Documents are valid for 5 years.  These items can be saved on your laptop or electronic device and sent to the Director ASAP.  

REMEMBER, ALL COACHES MUST HAVE: 

1. PA State Police Check

2. PA Child Welfare History

3. FBI Fingerprints or Affidavit

Where to Obtain PA Clearances

1. Concussion Training (annual)

2. Training can be taken directly from the CDC website. Please remember to save the certificate in a file for future upload.
   

CDC Heads Up Course

1. Safe Sport Training (annual)

2. Training can be taken directly from the SafeSport website. Please remember to save the certificate in a file for future upload.

3. Email [email protected] for the free access code when completing the course directly at SafeSport

HOW TO COMPLETE CDC HEADS UP TRAINING:
First: Create an account.  It is HIGHLY recommended that you complete this training on a LAPTOP or COMPUTER rather than a cellphone.  

Select Community of Practice 

- Choose “OTHER”

- Confirm These Selections: CLICK: Other Public Health Interests 

- CONTINUE 

- Pennsylvania Required Group Selection: Lehigh / Northampton 

- Select Functional Role: OTHER: My role isn’t listed

- Select Organization: 

Other (my organization isn’t listed)

- CONFIRM / Finish Creating Account 

** City: 

** Organization Name: Northern Lehigh Youth Athletic Association 

** Professional Role: Volunteer 

** Work Settings: OTHER / Type in Coach 

** Demographic Info: Leave Blank

** FEMA Student ID: Leave Blank

** Professional Organization ID: Leave Blank 

** SAVE** 

Once profile is complete, hit CLOSE. CLICK ON Actions - PreAssessment Test  

CDC HEADS UP: 

1) Go to NLYAA SOCCER

2) Click CDC Heads Up Course 

3) LEFT: Youth Sports - Online Concussion Training - Click “Coaches” 

4) If you do not have an account, you need to CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN CDC TRAIN 

5) (Repeat steps 1-5 once account is created) Click HERE to Launch Course 

6) Take PRE ASSESSMENT / Green Icon

7) There are 31 Questions.  

- 1 - Coach

- 2 - ZIP

- 3 - Which Sport 

-4- Ages (check all)

-5- Boys or Girls (both)

-6- Describe athletes / Beginners OR Skill Development 

-7- Have you pulled an athlete out due to concussion 

-8- The past 12 months / concussion 

-9- Athlete diagnosed with concussion 

-10- Athletic Trainer (NEVER) 

-11- Parents Invested (1)

-12- Concerned about Concussions (1)

-13- Had you completed Concussion Training 

-14- Concussions: Happen in sports 

-15- Common Symptoms: Headache 

-16- Symptoms of Concussion: within a couple weeks 

-17- Following Concussion:: An athlete may feel frustrated, sad, angry, or lonely.

-18- Subconcussive Impacts: Can be reduced by limiting collisions on the sports field. 

-19- Consider scenario: Last quarter and best athlete knocked down: Require her to sit out 

-20- Consider scenario: One of your athletes working on return to play progression: Take a break and Step 2

-21- Consider scenario: Run into another athlete: Rush to hospital 

-22- Consider scenario: Team Captain out: Let her attend practice to cheer on her teammates. However, also let her know she can’t return to sports participation until she is back to her other regular activities (such as school).

-23- Consider scenario: Concussion Safety Plan: All of above

-24- Lower chance of concussion: (1) 

-25- Remove athlete: (1) 

-26- Concussions less serious: (5 - Disagree) 

-27- Long Term Health Problems: (1) 

-28- My athletes want to hear: (1)

-29- My role is clear: (1) 

-30- Spot concussion: (1) 

-31- Help an athlete: (1) 

17 Points / Pass

Then hit OPEN to begin Training 

Welcome to NLYAA Soccer - PLEASE keep scrolling for information AND Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Director:  Mike Bauer - If you ever have questions, please call or text me directly: 610.217.6650

NLYAA SOCCER MISSION:

NLYAA soccer is a competitive recreational program.  Our biggest goal is to provide a fun environment for players to learn the beautiful game – while also striving to be as competitive as possible in our League games.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION -  Please follow registration information.  If you register late, your child MAY miss out on the chance to play soccer.  Registration deadlines are aligned with BMYSL, EPYSA, and USA Soccer.

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED.  
- Snack Stand 
- Field Maintenance 
- Coaching / Assistant Coaching 

FEES / FUNDRAISERS

• NLYAA Fee is now $15/registration. (Lifetime memberships are no longer for sale but will continue to be honored).  TOTAL COST to sign up is APPROXIMATELY $50 - $75, NLYAA Fee included.  There are NO mandatory fundraisers. 
  

AGE GROUPS

• U5     - Generally ages 3 & 4 
  • Parent involvement is more required due to the young ages
  • All activities are at Eagle’s Nest Park
  • Practices are usually once a week
  • Games are played with other U5 Teams within our program
    
    

• U7 - Generally ages 5 & 6

• This is our In-House program
• Play is 4v4 with a size 3 ball (co-ed)
• Coaches stay on field & act as the referees
• No importance to win/losses – we stress development & fun
• All practices are at Eagle’s Nest Park
• Practices are usually once a week, with games on the weekend
  
  

• U9 - Generally ages 7 & 8
  - U9 Play is competitive. Scores are recorded by results are not posted within the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League 
  - Coaches stay on the sideline.  The game includes a referee. 
  - Play is 7v7 (with a goalkeeper).  A size 4 ball is used. 
  - Practices are usually twice a week.  Games are on the weekend. 
  - U9 is competitive, nearly full-field 7v7 soccer with a goalie included.  
  - U9 Players should be ready for competitive play. 
  - U9 Players should be prepared for fast running and long periods of extended running.  Conditioning is very important. 
  - U9 Players should be able to strike a ball with force and should know some of the basics of soccer.  
  - In the SPRING, U9 GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT WILSON FIELDS. 
  - *** Please be prepared for aggressive gameplay at U9 ***

• U11 - Generally ages 9 & 10
  • Play is competitive, with scores recorded for standings within the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League
  • Coaches stay on sideline and there is a referee
  • Play is 9v9 (with a goalkeeper) and a size 4 ball is used
  • Practices are usually twice a week, with games on the weekend
  • U11 is competitive, NEARLY full-field, 9v9 Soccer with a goalie included.  Your child/children should be ready for competitive play and should be able to run fast and run frequently.  At this level, conditioning is paramount.  Players should be able to strike a soccer ball forcefully and should be knowledgeable of gameplay. 
  • In the SPRING, ALL U11 GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT WIND GAP FIELDS. 
  • *** Please be prepared for VERY aggressive gameplay at U11 ***
  
  
• U13 / U15 - Generally ages 12 - 14
  • Play is 11v11 with a size 5 ball
  • Practices are usually twice a week, with games on the weekend
  • U13 - U15 is VERY competitive, full-field, 11v11 Soccer with a goalie included. 
  • Your child/children should be ready for VERY competitive play and should be able to run VERY fast and have exceptional conditioning.  At the U13 - U15 Level, conditioning is paramount. 
  • Players should be able to strike a soccer ball forcefully.  Kicked balls should be able to travel a considerable distance (20 yards or more).  
  • Players should be knowledgeable of gameplay. 
  • In the SPRING, ALL U13 - U15 GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT MOORE TWSP FIELDS. 
  • *** Please be prepared for exceptionally aggressive gameplay at U13 - U15 ***

CALENDAR

• SPRING PRACTICES typically begin sometime in mid - March. Weather plays a huge role in this decision.     
• Spring Registration is open from the first week in FEB --> the last week in FEB. 
• Spring Games begin the first week in April and are played through June 14th-ish.  No Spring games are played "at home" 
• All Spring Games are played on Sunday between 12 - 5pm 
  
  
• FALL PRACTICES typically begin the last week in July
• Fall Registration is open from mid-May through mid-July
• Fall Games begin the first week in SEPTEMBER and are played through Nov. 7th-ish.  Half of the Fall games are played "at home" 
• Fall Games can be played Friday night (6-8), Saturday, or Sunday between 12 - 4pm 

MISCELLANEOUS

• All players are required to wear shin guards and soccer cleats
• Jewelry is not allowed to be worn on the field at any time
• BMYSL rules require any glasses to be of the shatter-proof safety kind to be worn on the field

13.  Q. Must my child wear shin guards?  A. At the U7 - U15 Levels YES, all players must wear shin guards.  

LINKS

• BMYSL website: www.bmysl.org
• Sponsorship Partner Rentschler Chevrolet: www.rentschlerchevy.net
• Please support the local sponsor that supports our Youth Programs!