COACHES CORNER

Coaches Corner is your resource throughout the season to assist you to help your players get the most from their LBYSO experience.

BENEFITS OF COACHING?


  • You set the day, time and location for practice(s).
  • Be a part of your players' development.
  • Not required to have a child with LBYSO to coach.
  • Certification fees are reimbursed.
  • Your child's player fee reimbursed (one per head coach).
  • Recruit an assistant coach.
  • 50% of assistant coach's child's player fee reimbursed.
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY - HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING THE GAME OF SOCCER!



COACHING REGISTRATION


Coach sign-up is separate from the player registration.

Coach sign-up for fall usually opens in April/May. Spring coach sign-up opens by early November.


Use the link under GETTING STARTED on this page.



COACHING REQUIREMENTS


  • Be 18 or older (see below for Student Coaches 16-17).
  • Confirmed coaching eligibility from league officials.
  • Certifications - license, background check, SafeSport
  • Attend mandatory coaches meeting prior to the season.
  • Complete player ratings before season's end.


NOTE:  Rosters and beginning practices require completed certifications.


For details, contact riskmanagement@lbyso.org.



U14 and U16 INTERCITY & SPRING LEAGUE TRAVEL


Our U14 and U16 teams play in the fall CalSouth InterCity League and JUSA Spring League. General information and forms:





STUDENT COACHES REQUIREMENTS


Student coaches can receive volunteer hours credit for school or college application.


  • Age 16 or 17
  • Commit to 2-4 volunteer hours per week
  • Complete Student Coach Consent form (needs to be signed by parent or guardian)
  • Have a certified trained adult overseeing all activity.
  • The adult requires background check and SafeSport course.
  • Complete all COACHING REQUIREMENTS above.