COACHES CORNER

Coaches Corner is your resource throughout the season to assist you in helping your players get the most from their LBYSO experience. We aim to provide you with information on our coaching requirements, general coaching information, practice and game plan resources and team management tips.

Benefits of coaching

Work around your schedule. Coaches set the day, time and location for practice(s).
Be apart of your players development.
You are not required to have a child registered with LBYSO to coach.
Fees for certifications are reimbursed.
100% of your players registration (one per coach only) will be reimbursed.
Recruit another parent or friend to be the assistant coach.
50% of an assistant coaches players registration will be reimbursed.
MOST IMPORTANTLY - HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING THE GAME OF SOCCER!

LBYSO RECREATIONAL COACHES

The Coaches Registration opens each spring and fall for the following season and is a separate registration from the player registrations.

There are a list of Coaching Requirements that will need to be completed by a specific date BEFORE receiving a team roster and beginning practices.The $25 license fee for US Soccer Grassroots course will be reimbursed at the end of the season. There will also be a mandatory coaches meeting at least a month prior to the season starting.

LBYSO INTERCITY/TRAVEL COACHES

Our U14 and U16 recreational teams play in the CalSouth InterCity League for the fall and JUSA Spring League in the spring. Pertinent information and forms can be found below.

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)

LBYSO Student CoachES

Requirements:

Minimum age of 16 y/o
Parental permission
Must have a vetted adult overseeing practices and games
- A vetted adult is someone who has completed a background check and an SafeSport course
Commit to 2-4 volunteer hours per week
Complete Student Coach Consent form (needs to be signed by parent or guardian)
After approval, complete Coaching Requirements

GAME DAY BASICS

Game Day Uniforms:
- All players MUST have soccer cleats and shin guards on
- All players in matching jerseys, shorts and socks with uniform tucked in
- InterCity/Travel players MUST bring both jerseys in case of conflicts
- Alternate jersey/pinny for goalkeeper in U8 and above
The teams with the first and last games of the day (on home fields) will be required to set up and tear down their field. Please refer to the Coaches Toolbox section for division specific set up and tear down instructions.
Two sideline coaches max. The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach. No coaches behind goals, except for first 3 games in U8 and U10.
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 Playmetrics and social media platforms as soon as possible.
Play guidelines – Each age group will adhere to current US Soccer Player Development Initiatives. There are slight variations allowed that are subject to change.

IN-HOUSE FIELD LOCATIONS & MAPS

U5-U10 plays their games at Heartwell Park
U12 plays at Molina Park
U14/U16 play their home games at Heartwell Park; away games will be at various locations throughout the greater OC and LB area.

HEARTWELL PARK - FALL

HEARTWELL PARK - SPRING

MOLINA PARK

*Subject to slight variations between seasons.*

LBYSO Rules

Section 07 Rules - Coaches

SPRING 2025 COACHES REGISTRATION OPEN

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STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR TEAM

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.

ESSENTIAL COACH HOW-TO'S

Accessing TeamCenter

Easily add and edit athlete info, manage schedules, and message team members

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

Managing RSVPs

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.