California Stars Soccer Club Handbook for Coaches/Administrators
Coast Soccer League (CSL) Team Applications 2024-2025
All California Stars Soccer Club teams playing in Coast Soccer League for the Fall Season must have their team applications completed on the CSL website on or before May 10, 2024.
CSL Fees and California Stars Soccer Club Player Registration Fees
Each team must submit a check, Venmo or Zelle payable to California Stars Soccer Club (NOT CSL) for their CSL League Fees & Bond. The California Stars Soccer Club then sends one check to CSL for all team applications. CSL Fall team applications will go online April 15, 2024, on the CSL web site at: www.coastsoccer.com. Everything you need to know about this process will be there with directions to follow.
CSL League Fees: $500
Bond for new teams: $200
If your team cannot submit a completed minimum player roster and disbands by July 20, 2024, then the CSL league fees will be refunded. However, the $200 bond is not refundable.
California Stars Soccer Club/Player Membership Fee is $100.00 per player per year and is due at the time of player registration. The Club/Player fee is not refundable.
Any additional player fees necessary for team operations are at the discretion of each team. These fees are to be collected, held, and allocated by the team Coach/Administrator.
Cal South Player Registration
If your team is going to play in Coast Soccer League you would need to register a minimum of 7 players for teams U10 and below and 11 players for teams U11 and up, by the end of August 2024. After initial registration you can add new players to your team at any time during the year.
Players who are not registered to another club team can be added to your team at any time if your roster has space. From September 1 to the end of November is a roster freeze period and during that time players cannot be transferred between Clubs. Also, during State Cup or National Cup, players cannot be added after the roster freeze date through the end of State Cup. Please note that these dates are posted at: www.calsouth.com.
Cal South Coach/Administrator Registration
Coaches and Administrators are designated by each team and are required to complete a Coach/Administrator program before registering Online.
Cal South and the Coast Soccer League require all coaches and team administrators to have a laminated USYSA Coaches/Risk Management Pass registering them with their Club (like the Player Member ID Passes). Coaches are required to have this pass to coach an entire game, start a game, or continue a game.
It is suggested and advised, but not required, to have at least two people associated with the team that would have this documentation, or a team may have someone else from their Club/League with such documentation to help coach their team if needed. This is to prevent the forfeiture of games for not having the proper credentialed administrator on the sideline.
Cal South Administrator Pass Requirements
- Complete a Cal South Administrator Registration Form.
- All administrators must complete RISK MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (Live Scan fingerprinting) to obtain an Administrator Pass.
Please see www.calsouth.com for Coaches Clinics and Risk Management Certification, explanation, times, and locations.
Cal South Coaching Credential Requirements
- Complete a Coaching Clinic for a GRASSROOTS License or higher with Cal South.
- Complete their RISK MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (Live Scan fingerprint)
Go to www.calsouth.com or contact Cal South, if you have any questions regarding Coaching Certification Clinics or Coaching Licenses.
Player Release
If a player decides to leave your team, you, or players parent must login to Cal South player profile and initiate a Player Release/Transfer. DO NOT leave inactive players on your roster. Once a player is registered to your team, the only way to remove them from the roster is by completing a Player Release process. It does not matter how long it has been since they showed up for practices or games, they are registered to your team until a Release is completed, or the new season begins.
Player Transfer
When a player wants to leave another team and come to your team, his/her parents must initiate an Online Player Release and Transfer Request. NOTE: Transfers cannot happen during the Roster Freeze period. If a player wants to leave your team to go to another team, the same Player Release and Transfer Request must be initiated by the player’s parents. A Coach or team Administrator cannot refuse to release a player from his/her team.
Referee Fees
Referees will need to be paid for all League Games, League Cup games and State Cup games (approximately 20 games total). These fees need to be paid to the referees by the team in cash prior to each game. Referee fees per game vary for each age group. Check www.calsouth.com and www.coastsoccer.com for the fees that apply to your team’s age group. It is the team’s responsibility to collect and pay referee fees.
Tournament Fees
Entering tournaments is at the discretion of each individual team administrator and coach. Tournament fees range between $400 to $1,200 or more per team, per tournament. It is at the discretion of the Team Administrator/Coach how these fees should be divided and collected from team members. It is highly recommended to play League Cup and State or National Cup Tournaments. A list of Cal South approved tournaments can be found at: www.calsouth.com.
Coaches Fees
Each Club team may have a volunteer or paid coach or trainer. Coaching fees are individually negotiated between the team and the coach and can be collected from players on a monthly or yearly basis. It is up to each individual team to decide if the team will hire a paid coach.
Uniforms
Any brand and style may be used if it complies with Cal South uniform rules. Suggested team uniforms include: Two numbered home and away game jerseys, four numbered practice t-shirts, four pairs of shorts (two for practice, two for games), four pairs of socks, sweatshirt, warm up suit, and bag.
Player Recruiting
Team Coach/Administrator chooses players for his/her team, registers them with California Stars Soccer Club and submits rosters for Coast Soccer League or tournament play.
Team Scheduling
It is the team Coach/Administrator’s duty to schedule and run team practices and games, register the team for competitions such League play, League Cup, National/State Cup, tournaments, and other official and unofficial games.
Citizenship
Team Coach/Administrator should convey to players and parents that they represent the California Stars Soccer Club organization and that their conduct is a direct reflection of the Club, Coast Soccer League, Cal South, and its directors. Players, parents, and coaches are to always show respect, courtesy and good sportsmanship toward fellow teammates, coaches, administrators, parents, opposing coaches, administrators, referees, opposing players and opposing spectators.
Any fines incurred because of forfeiting games, misconduct, or failure to comply with CSL and Cal South rules by a team under the control of their Coach/Administrator will be the responsibility of the team Coach/Administrator.