Coaching With UDFC

Coaching in the United DFC Mini program is a LOT of fun.  It looks great on a resume and is amazing family time. Join us!

Is there still a need for coaches? ALWAYS!!!

We’re still looking for coaches! No prior experience is needed! Our program runs on the generous contributions of our volunteers. Please see below for an idea what coaching in our mini program looks like.

What happens if I am a coach and need to miss a practice?

If you need to miss a practice, please contact your field coordinator so that we can find a substitute coach. Please notify us at least two weeks in advance so that the practice runs smoothly. We expect that coaches take vacation. It is the summer!!

I have heard people talk about an incentive or stipend. What is that?

As a way to show appreciation for volunteer work, ensure fair distribution of resources and provide consistent quality experiences for our youngest players, UDFC has an incentive policy where volunteer coaches who attend around 70% of the season receive a credit towards their next season's registration. The amount varies by team and number of coaches sharing the incentive, but at the mini level, it can be up to half of the program registration cost. Non parent coaches receive a cheque for the incentive amount at the end of the season. It isn't very much but it is a way to say thank you.

How do I sign up?

To sign up, please go to RAMP and log in in the same place you registered your player. Follow the steps. 

For a step by step process on how to register in RAMP, please visit HERE.
Please message miniprogram@udfc.ca if you need help or have questions.

Mini Program Volunteer Coaches Information

(June - August 2025)

The UDFC Mini Program is able to provide a fun and safe environment for over 1400 players to learn and play the game of soccer due to the generous contributions of our volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching please contact miniprogram@udfc.ca. Please note no prior experience is necessary and there are different coaching roles that you can take on.

What Are My Resources as a Volunteer Coach?

• Session plans will be emailed out weekly by a Mini Program Coordinator. These provide detailed descriptions of fun soccer games. 

•  A coaching drive with additional games and instructions will be available to you (contact miniprogram@udfc.ca if you do not have access).

• Volunteer Training Nights will be held the week before the beginning of the Mini Program to act as a dry run for new coaches.

•  Each field has a Mini Program Coordinator to help answer any questions or concerns in person or via email.

• There are coaching binders at each field with paper copies of the session plans.

•  Information about coaching courses will be sent when details are finalized.

Volunteer Training Nights

• TBA

Location: Portland Estates Elementary School 

Frequently Asked Questions From Coaches

• Do I need to organize snacks for my team? 

No, snacks are completely optional. 

• Do I get a free T-shirt? 

Yes! You can pick up your T-shirt at Gear Pick Up or at the field during your first week of practices. 

• What are the basic rules of soccer? 

    - No hands (except goalies), we use our feet, heads, chest, thighs, etc. 

    - One team shoots on one net, the other team shoots on the other

    - Protect the net you are not shooting on 

    - If the ball goes out, the team who didn’t touch it last gets the ball. As coaches you can decide whether you do kick ins, throw ins, or simply throw a different ball into the grid. 

    - If a goal is scored, the ball is placed in the middle of the field and given to the team who is scored on (you can also just have the goalies kick it back into).

Interested in Coaching/Have Questions? 

Contact miniprogram@udfc.ca