Coaches Calendar/Events 

AUGUST EVENTS 

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Crossfire Rec Coach Education & Events

August–September 2026

Location for all events except September 16:
60 Acres Soccer Complex – Portable Building (next to Field 14)
14800 NE 116th St
Redmond, WA 98052

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Coaches Equipment Distribution

August 5, 6, 7th
Location: LWYSA Office 

Coaches will be able to pick up their equipment for the upcoming season.

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In-Person Grassroots Coaching Clinic

August 18th

Lead - Matthew Hepler

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: 60 Acres Soccer Complex

Description: Learn how to create player-focused practices using small-sided games and the Play-Practice-Play method.

Registration: Sign Up Here

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In-Person Grassroots Coaching Clinic

August 26th

Lead: Emad Osman
Location: 60 Acres Soccer Complex

Description: Learn how to create player-focused practices using small-sided games and the Play-Practice-Play method.

Registration: Sign Up Here

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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Referee Clinic for Parents & Coaches

September 9th

Lead: JD Watson
Location: 60 Acres Soccer Complex

Description: An introduction to refereeing for U8–U10+ teams. Includes a 30-minute classroom session and a 30-minute field session. No running is required. Open to coaches, parents, and participants ages 13+.

Registration: Sign Up Here

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Game Day Coaching & Substitution Strategies

September 10th

Lead: Paul Matisz
Location: 60 Acres Soccer Complex

Description: Tips for pre-game preparation, fair substitutions, positive feedback, and avoiding "joystick coaching." Guidance for managing uneven matchups and creating a positive game-day environment.

Registration: Sign Up Here

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U6/U7 Age Group Coaches Clinic

September 16th 

Lead: Barry O'Melia
Location: TBD – 

Description: In-person Grassroots Coaching Clinic focused on coaching the U6/U7 age groups.

Registration: Sign Up Here