Coaches Corner is your resource to assist you to help your players get the most from their LBYSO experience.
We aim to provide you with information on:
Requirements:
After approval, complete coaching certification requirements
Coaches in all age groups, whether in-house or rec travel should bookmark or carry a copy of the linked coaches guide below.
2024 Fall Season Coaches Game Day Guide
Info and forms for use on game day for in-house coaches.
LBYSO In-House Rec Rules
LBYSO Game Card
Entering Scores in Sportsengine
U14 and up rec travel teams play Cal South Intercity League in fall and JUSA Spring League in spring. Info and forms you will need.
FALL TRAVEL:
Cal South Intercity Info & Rules
Cal South Intercity (Fall) Roster Printing Instructions
Entering scores for Cal South Intercity (Fall)
SPRING TRAVEL:
JUSA Spring League Info & Rules
JUSA Game Card (JUSA Spring League games)
Have a practice and game plan. Online material, books and other coaches are among the many available sources. But it is up to you to decide what is most effective for your team to learn to work together and improve individual skills while keeping things fun.
Soccer Drive - Coaching lessons & videos
US Youth Soccer - USYS University Resources
Fun Drills for Little Ones - Perfect for U6 and U8
Dealing With Difficult Parents
For games in U8 and up, always have a prepared lineup sheet for officials. U8 and up will have certified referees and they may ask for your lineup sheet.
LBYSO Recreational coaches are encouraged to seek out help to avoid carrying the entire load themselves.
Field Locations – Heartwell map
Set up/Tear down – Check schedules to see if you have setup or tear down duties. Setup includes fields lining and goal/flag setup. Tear down is the return of both goals, flags and field lining equipment to the storage shed.
Game day uniforms:
Two sideline coaches max. No coaches behind goals.
Play guidelines – Each age group will adhere to current US Soccer Player Development Initiatives. There are slight variations allowed that are subject to change.
Weather – Games will be played in light rain or drizzle as field conditions allow. LB Parks and/or LBYSO Board members will have final say in determining when to close fields. Appropriate efforts will be made to communicate conditions via the website and social media platforms.
Keep connected to your team. Quickly check schedules and team updates, plus message other members on your team and receive heads-up from athletes about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
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Messaging Your Team in TeamCenter
Send a message to an individual member, selected members, or the entire team directly from TeamCenter or from the SportsEngine mobile app
Basic Team Management
Perform basic tasks using the Team Page Team Management functionality
Add Contacts to Receive Team Messages
Add additional email addresses to a non-member's profile in order to be able to include all athletes in team communications
Manage RSVPs for each athlete within your team’s TeamCenter or within the SportsEngine mobile app
Sending RSVPs for Existing Games or Events
Do you import your game schedules from a third-party scheduler or create them manually on your team page? This article explains how to add RSVPs to those games and events after they are imported.
Review help articles about how coaches interact with TeamCenter and the SportsEngine mobile app
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