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Coaches

Coaches Corner

Your resource all season to help your players get the most from LBYSO: requirements, rules, practice plans and team management tips.
Rules & RegulationsGame Day Reference

01Why coach

Benefits of coaching

  • You set the day, time and location for practices.
  • Be a part of your players' development.
  • You don't need a child in LBYSO to coach.
  • Certification fees are reimbursed.
  • Your child's player fee is reimbursed (one per head coach).
  • Recruit an assistant coach: 50% of their child's fee is reimbursed.
  • Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the game of soccer!

Spring 2027 coach sign-up

Opens in November.

Coach sign-up is separate from player registration. Fall sign-up usually opens in April or May, and spring sign-up by early November.

02Requirements

Before you coach

  • Coaching requirements

    • Be 18 or older (see student coaches for 16 and 17 year olds).
    • Confirmed coaching eligibility from league officials.
    • Certifications: coaching license, background check and SafeSport.
    • Attend the mandatory coaches meeting before the season.
    • Complete player ratings before the season ends.

    Rosters and practices can't start until certifications are complete. Questions? Email riskmanagement@lbyso.org.

  • Student coaches

    Student coaches can earn volunteer hours for school or college applications.

    • Age 16 or 17.
    • Commit to 2 to 4 volunteer hours a week.
    • Complete the Student Coach Consent form, signed by a parent or guardian.
    • Have a certified adult overseeing all activity. That adult needs a background check and SafeSport.
    • Complete all the coaching requirements above.

03U14 and U16

Intercity & Spring League

Our U14 and U16 teams play in Cal South Intercity in the fall and the JUSA Spring League.

04Getting started

Coach documents

Need a Team Parent for your team? Point them to the Team Parent page.