Step 1: Register as a Volunteer
Register through InLeague and indicate your interest in coaching. Select your preferred age division.
Register as a volunteer on InLeague
Step 2: Contact Your Division Coach Administrator
Let your Division Coach Administrator know you’re interested in coaching. They’ll help place you with a team and answer division-specific questions.
Step 3: Complete Required Training
All coaches must complete these requirements before the season:
Background Check
Complete through InLeague.
Livescan Fingerprinting
Required once (unless you move to a new region). See LiveScan Fingerprinting for the form, address, and hours.
Online Safety Courses
Complete through AYSOU/eTrainU:
- SafeSport training
- AYSO Safe Haven
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness
Age-Specific Coach Certification
Attend an in-person class or complete online certification for your specific division.
Step 4: Attend Division Meeting
Division meetings are held in August before the season starts. You’ll receive:
- Your coaching manual (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, or Intermediate)
- Equipment bag
- Team roster
- Practice field assignment
- Important information for the season
Step 5: Contact Your Team
Once you have your roster, reach out to families to:
- Introduce yourself
- Confirm practice day and time
- Schedule the team meeting
- Answer initial questions
Step 6: Plan Your First Practice
Practices begin the day after Labor Day. Use your coaching manual to plan age-appropriate activities.
For your first practice:
- Focus on introductions and fun
- Assess skill levels
- Establish team culture
- Keep it simple
Resources
- Coach Training — Certification details
- Practice Resources — Planning practices
- PIE Philosophy — Positive coaching approach
- Coach FAQs — Common questions
Support
You’re not alone. Region 13 provides:
- Division Coach Administrators for guidance
- Coach manuals and resources
- Equipment and supplies
- Training and certification
- Fellow coaches to learn from
Related Pages
- Coaching Overview — Full overview
- Training Classes — Class schedule
- Volunteer Roles — Other ways to help
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