Resources for Coaches, Parents & Supporters
GRU Resources
GRU Age Group Commissioner Overview
2026 Scholarship Applications (Available January 2026)
Photo Day 2025 - (Schedule available October 2025)
GRU Coach and Parent Resources
Coaches' Code of Conduct & Ethics
Injury/Incident Report Form - to be completed by Coaches in the event of an injury/incident
Youth Sports Research Council - General information about the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certification Class required for all coaches and assistants
Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Class Schedule - Dates/times/locations for upcoming classes
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) - National non-profit organization which aims to create a positive, character-building youth sports environment
United Soccer Academy (USA) - training partner for all GRU recreational programs and travel teams
Total Soccer Development (TSD) - training partner for all GRU competitive travel teams
Soccer Coaching Ideas - free soccer warm-ups, skills and drills
United Soccer Coaches - world's largest soccer coaches' organization
Concussion information - "HEADS UP" to Youth Sports - Online training class and concussion resources from the Centers for Disease Control
Concussion sheet for coaches - Reference sheet for coaches with signs, symptoms and action plans
Soccer Post Franklin Lakes - local store for soccer equipment, supplier of GRU uniforms/jerseys and spiritwear.
Northwest Bergen Soccer Association (NWBSA) - Local soccer league in which GRU's recreational travel teams compete.
Northern Counties Soccer Association (NCSA) - Local soccer league in which GRU's competitive travel teams compete.
Elite Development Program Soccer (EDP) - National soccer league in which GRU's competitive travel teams compete.
Borough of Glen Rock - Website of Glen Rock Borough
Glen Rock Fields - Location and description of all Glen Rock fields
Glen Rock Schools - Website of the Glen Rock School District
New Jersey Law on Safety Glasses - NJ law enacted in 2006 requiring safety glasses for soccer
Glen Rock AED Program Protocol - Information about the AED device at every Glen Rock field
General Soccer Resources
FIFA - world governing body for soccer
International Football Association Board (IFAB) - serves the world of soccer as the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game by debating, defining, managing and making amendments to the Laws of the Game.
Laws of the Game - PDF of IFAB Laws of the Game (2025/2026)
US Soccer Federation - organization that governs soccer in the United States
NJ Youth Soccer Birth Year & Age Chart - soccer age bracket (e.g. U7, U8...) based on birth year
Youth Soccer Sanctioning Bodies in NJ:
NJ Youth Soccer - Serves the NJ youth soccer community by providing members with programs, tools, education, training, and governance. GRSC/FCGR are associated with NJYS.
US Club Soccer (National Association of Competitive Soccer Clubs) - furthers the education and development of competitive youth soccer players in the United States, and assists in the development, promotion, and administration of the game of soccer at the competitive, recreational, and adult levels.
Local Professional Soccer Club Links
NJ/NY Gotham FC (formerly Sky Blue FC) - professional women's soccer team based in Harrison, NJ. The GRSC is proud to be affiliated with Gotham FC - please CLICK HERE for discounted tickets to upcoming matches!
NY Red Bulls - professional men's soccer team based in Harrison, NJ
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) - professional men's soccer team based in The Bronx, NY