Rec Soccer Coach Application

Why Coach Recreational Soccer?

Volunteer coaches are the heart of our recreational soccer program. You do not need to be a soccer expert to coach — we provide training, resources, and support throughout the season.

If you enjoy working with kids and want to make a positive impact, we would love to have you coach with us.

What We Provide

• ● Season practice plans and coaching resources
• ● Age-appropriate curriculum and activities
• ● Coaches meetings and ongoing support
• ● Field support throughout the season
• ● Background check and CoachSafely guidance
• ● A fun, positive environment focused on player development
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Coach Requirements

To coach recreational soccer, each volunteer coach must complete the following:

● Complete the GotSport Coach Application

• ● Complete the Background Check

• ● Complete CoachSafely Training

• ● Attend the Coaches Meeting

• ● Attend the Rules Clinic

Eligible volunteer coaches who complete all requirements receive a PARA account credit equal to one Rec Soccer registration fee per eligible team coached.

Frequently Asked Questions

I've never coached before. Can I still volunteer?

Absolutely! Most of our recreational coaches are parents volunteering for the first time. We'll provide practice plans, resources, training, and support throughout the season.

Can I coach my child's team?

Yes. Recreational coaches coach their own child's team.

How much time is involved?

Coaches attend the practices and games scheduled for their child's age group. In addition, coaches should plan to spend a few minutes each week reviewing the practice plans and attend the preseason coaches meeting.

What if I've never coached before?

That's okay! Most of our recreational coaches are parents volunteering for the first time. We provide the training, resources, and support to help you create a fun, positive learning environment for your players.

Ready to Coach?

Whether you're a first-time coach or have years of experience, we'd love to have you join our coaching team. By volunteering, you'll help create a fun, positive, and rewarding soccer experience for the children in our community.

Apply today using the appropriate application above.

The CoachSafely® Foundation made history in 2018 when its advocacy, designed to create a new standard in youth sports safety, led to a breakthrough in public policy. The Coach Safely Act (Alabama Code 2018-496) – passed by the Alabama Legislature and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey – became the first law in the United States requiring youth coaches to be trained in a comprehensive course of injury recognition and prevention to protect their athletes.

The Foundation created the CoachSafely training course, which has been approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health, to meet the law’s mandate. While focusing on education and research to train youth coaches to keep their players safe, the Foundation continues to advocate for similar legislative mandates in other states in the Southeastern Conference footprint and beyond