We are always looking for volunteer coaches and are ready to train you to become one!
Our goal is to equip volunteer coaches so that they can confidently lead training sessions. With support from the director of coaching, each volunteer coach will learn the game from the ground up (if you’re new to it, or learn more if you’re familiar with it). In order to do this, we commit to providing each volunteer coach with:
- Explicit instructions and demonstrations to support both technical and tactical skill training including the basics rules of the game, passing, dribbling, positioning, ball movement and more.
- A full license to The Coaching Manual. The Coaching Manual is an online platform for coaches of all levels from volunteer beginners to licensed professionals. It has thousands of pieces of content including drills, practice and season plans. La Porte FC uses The Coaching Manual as its primary source for its soccer curriculum.
- Assistance and support from Directors of Coaching every step of the way
Volunteer Coach Expectations:
- Attend an initial coaches' meeting
- Pass background check
- Complete U.S. Soccer's Grassroots Intro License and basic safety certifications (These are all online courses and are free- see below for details)
- Be present at all training sessions. (As a coach you determine, based on the convenience of your schedule, the days and time your team practices)
- Practice patience, be dependable and express a positive attitude at all times
- Be willing to learn from and follow the lead of the directors of coaching
- Teach sportsmanship
- Have fun
Required Online Courses (All Free)
Below are the online courses required for all of volunteer coaches. Even if you're on the fence about coaching you can complete these free courses as one step closer to help you make the worthwhile and rewarding decision. The free online courses take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours total to complete.
U.S. Soccer Introduction to Grassroots
Complete the Following Basic Safety Courses:
Coach Orientation Meeting
- Attend a coach orientation meeting March 20, 2024 5:15-7:30 pm at the The La Porte Library Exchange, 807 Indiana Ave, LaPorte, IN
One more thing, Coaches' kids play for free!
Interested? Choose a program below and sign up.
Still have questions? Email Director of Coaching at [email protected]