Coaching Youth Soccer in LHSA -
New Coach or old hand, Here are a few pointers to guide you. Vision Success in Youth Soccer!
Coaching Clinics
All LHSA coaches are required to have a minimum of an NTSSA "G" Coaching License by their second season.
G - Level Clinic
Training for new / beginning soccer coaches, especially U4 - U9 teams.
F - Level Clinic
Coaches that have completed a "G" Clinic or have a number of sesons of experience of coaching are encouraged to attend and complete an "F" clinic aimed at coaching U-10 teams.
E- Level Clinic
This is a more advanced coaching clinic. An "F" license is required. This will focus more on individual skill in initial team strategy.
For more information on the web about NTSSA coaching clinics go to http://www.ntxsoccer.org/pages/coachingeducation.aspx
Coaching Youth Soccer in LHSA -
New Coach or old hand, Here are a few pointers to guide you. Vision Success in Youth Soccer!
LHSA Coaches - Registration
Remember to register yourself as a Coach, assistant Coach, or Manager when you register online. We need full information to stay in touch and provide you full service. Due to the costs LHSA incurs for each Coach, Assistant Coach, or Manager, there is a $5.00 fee to register.
Coaches Registration Review Procedures
Due to numerous requests, LHSA now has adopted online registration to permit the Team Coach to view online all players from the prior season's team who have registered for the current season. Here are the directions to do that:
1. In order to use this procedure, the team coach must have already registered online as the team coach (which must be the same coach as the prior season).
2. Follow this link: https://www.sportspilot.com/login/GETEXTERNALUSER.asp
2. Enter your username and password and click Login. If you do not know your username/password, click the link "I don't know my User Name and/or Password" and enter your email address and the system will email you your username/password. If you do not receive you login via email, please contact LHSA or SportsPilot Technical Support at 214-472-3419.
3. Once you are logged into your profile, you can...
Edit your Personal Information
Register for opened events
Download Documents from LHSA
View or Print a generic/non-official Team Roster
Manage Team Roster
Email Selected Individuals or your entire Team Roster
Print Player Information Report with parent information
Edit player jersey numbers
Create team events and email event schedules
Create team blackout dates and email
Review your History with SportsPilot
View which parents have volunteered for LHSA
Interleague Coaches - make sure you have the latest Game Report and Interleague Rules and Procedures -- available for download on the Forms page!
Links to LHSA and Interleague schedules and standings can be found on the Schedules or Standings pages.
General Coaching Information
Remember to bring your Coaching Card and Official Team Roster to each game. The coaching card must be presented to the referee prior to the game kickoff. Your Official Team Roster may be requested at any game.
Also remember to always have Medical Releases for all players -- at all games and practices.
Game Reports, filled-out ENTIRELY, are to be presented to the Referee at the start of each game. The Referee will return your Game Report at the end of the game, and the form should be submitted promptly to your commissioner according to your league's procedures. Blank game reports are available online on the LHSA Forms page.
Special Note - if you have coached for more than one year, you must have a minimum of a "G" license to get your Coaching Card this year. (You must show a copy of your license at the pre-season Coaches Meeting to get your card.) No card -- no coaching. You must present your coaching card to the referee prior to each game.
Players Clinics
Coaches, please encourage your U6 - U10 players to attend the free, professionally-coached clinics at Moss Fields. This is a great opportunity for you to pick up new coaching techniques as well! See the Players page for details and more information.
Becoming a coach in LHSA - new to coaching
Thinking about volunteering as a coach? Great! Here are a few pointers to guide you. (coming soon...)