Our coaches
The key ingredient to a successful program
Our Coaches are the backbone of our youth soccer programs. We are glad you are coaching. Kids can't play without you. We want to support your coaching experience and we value your time. Our Age Group Coordinators are the main contacts for answering coaching questions.
Announcements
Coach license courses
F Course, July 22-23
F Course, August 19-20
E course, August 19-21
E/D Course, July 22-24, July 30-31
Coaches registration
Registration for coaches is fairly similar to registration for players. Go to the Registration section of our Web site and follow the link to begin the registration process.
Silent Sidelines
Let the kids play!
Each season, Jack London Youth Soccer League will ask all spectators and coaches to silence their sidelines. Spectators are asked to refrain from making comments out loud and coaches are asked to limit theirs to players who really need specific directions (such as very young or new players). Applause is always welcome if you like what you see - Applaud wildly for ALL players!
You will find that you can hear the game and appreciate it in a new way. Find out what players say to each other on the field, see young referees able to perform without the worry of adults yelling at them, and see what Julian and Jane can do on the field all by themselves. You'll be surprised!
In the spirit of the weekend, it won't be the referees enforcing the Silent Sidelines -- only the appreciation of the players and your fellow spectators for the quiet.
Jack London YSL and MSC Boards of Directors
Coaches training and courses
We provide training (Coaches Day) for all U6 and U8 coaches. Attendance at Coaches Day is required for U6 and U8 coaches. For coaches in U10 and above, training is provided through CYSA (California Youth Soccer Association) licensing courses. See our League's Web site for more info about CYSA licensing courses and additional coaching information.
New coaches have to take their F course first. They then need to wait a year before taking their E and so on. The E/D and the D course can be taken in the same year. The calendar for coaching courses can be found on the CYSA North web site under Programs/Coaching. Courses are held in many local cities from Spring through the beginning of the Fall season.
Coaches and referees tournament
At the end of each Fall season, each club forms casual and competitive teams to play in a one-day tournament. All coaches and referees are invited to play.