Coach & Club

Development Training

Coach Mentorship Program

A structured seasonal or full year mentorship program designed to help youth soccer coaches enhance their coaching skills, improve player development, and align coaching strategies with their club’s philosophy to make positive impacts on their players lives.

Using the Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) approach, this program provides coaches with hands-on training, guided mentorship, and structured feedback to elevate their impact on the field and within their club.

Why invest in our coach mentor program?

  • Better Coaches = Better Players

    When coaches grow, players benefit. A well-equipped coach fosters engagement, skill development, and a love for the game, leading to players with higher confidence and higher player retention year over year.

  • Sustainable Coaching Pipeline

    Not every coach is looking to move up the ranks, but every coach wants to feel valued, supported, and effective in their coaching. By investing in coach development your club builds a stronger, more committed coaching staff that stays engaged for the long term.

  • Club-Wide culture of growth

    This program brings a cohort of coaches within your club, using a self-regulated learning model to empower them to identify strengths, address weaknesses, and implement practical, real-world improvements to their coaching.

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Mentorship Curriculum

Coaches participate in monthly on-field observations, group sessions, and 1-on-1 mentor meetings designed to challenge and support their growth. Each coach develops an individualized plan through guided reflection and mentorship. The program focuses on building technical knowledge, tactical awareness, and leadership skills essential for long-term success. Timeframes are fully customizable, with options for short-term intensives, season-long support, full-year mentorship, or multi-year development plans tailored to your club’s goals.

Assessment & Growth Tracking

Coaches engage in an ongoing process of self-reflection and evaluation designed to promote continuous improvement. Using a comprehensive assessment framework, coaches complete detailed self-assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for growth. Club directors and mentors conduct structured observations and provide clear, actionable feedback based on real-time coaching performance. This dual perspective—self and external—ensures a well-rounded understanding of each coach’s progress. Personalized development plans are created to track goals, measure growth, and hold coaches accountable throughout the mentorship. Regular check-ins and follow-ups reinforce a commitment to excellence and long-term professional development.

What do coaches gain?

  • 1. Support overall coach development through implementation of self-regulated learning process

  • 2. Align coaching behaviors with club's style of player, principles, values, and curriculum.

  • 3. Enhance competencies with coaching training sessions (planning and implementations)

  • 4. Enhance Competencies with coaching games (Creating Game Plans & Game Day Coaching)

  • 5. Enhance Competencies in the other 6 Tasks of a Coach (Leading the team, Leadership, Managing Performance Environment, Developing the Player)

Help Me be a Better Coach

What is Self Regulated Learning?

Schedule a time for a free consultation for you or your club to see how we can tailor our Coach Mentor Program for you specific needs, club philosophies, and Methodologies by clicking the button below!

Testimonials From Coach mentorship Graduates…

“Stewart does an excellent job of helping you think about different facets of the game, how changes will effect the game, and ways to apply those changes if need be. He asks excellent guiding questions for you to discover the answers on your own and fills the gaps where you may not know the answer. He also helps you design your trainings in order to find the outcomes you’re wanting your players achieve. Stewart's mentorship has been instrumental in my growth as both a coach and a leader, empowering me to better support and inspire my players on and off the field.”

—- ECNL-RL and Premier Club Coach

“Stew has ben a great mentor to me within the coaching profession. His strong character, experience, and passion for the game and development make him a great teacher. I will always value the many lessons he shared about leadership, culture, and tactical and technical knowledge. ”

—- US Soccer Board of Directors Member & NCAA D1 Assistant coach

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s a structured development program that supports youth soccer coaches through mentorship, on-field observations, and individualized growth plans using a self-regulated learning approach. The goal is to elevate coaching quality and align it with your club’s values.

  • This program is ideal for youth club coaches at any level who are looking to grow professionally, improve team outcomes, and contribute more effectively to their club’s long-term success.

  • The standard format is a 16-week season long program (Fall, spring, or both), but we offer fully customizable timelines—including short-term intensives, season-long mentorships, year-long, or multi-year development plans.

  • Pricing varies based on the number of coaches involved and the intensity of the program. We offer flexible options to meet different club sizes and goals. Schedule a quick consultation to receive a customized quote that fits your needs. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A MEETING.

  • Typically, each month includes on-field observations, group sessions, and 1-on-1 mentor meetings. Coaches also complete reflections and work on personalized development goals. However, we can create a more or less intensive plan for each coach or club.

  • Both! We work with individual coaches and full coaching staffs. Whether you're a solo coach looking to grow or a club director investing in your entire team, we’ll build a plan that fits your needs.

  • Clubs experience stronger coaching consistency, higher player retention, and a more confident, skilled staff. In turn, this leads to happier parents, fewer seasonal drop-offs, and a greater return on investment as retained players contribute to long-term club growth—instead of constantly needing to recruit and replace.

  • Your mentor will be Stewart Givens, a coaching and leadership development expert with over 15 years of experience in education, training, and youth soccer. Stewart holds a B.S. in Education and brings a strong background in both teaching and coaching to his mentorship work.

    He is a US Soccer Coach Educator, holds a USSF National B License, and is a Certified Facilitator in The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. His additional credentials include a United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Diploma and a Mental and Physical Player Development Diploma. Stewart Has lead ECNL programs and has coached at the NCAA Division I level, as well as nationally recognized youth clubs. His mentorship style blends practical coaching strategies, leadership development, and a deep understanding of how teams and individuals learn and grow.