RECREATIONAL VOLUNTEER COACHING
Thank you for dedicating your valuable time to Mustang Soccer! Below are the mandatory steps to becoming a volunteer coach.
Step 1: Register Here
- Select 'register volunteer staff' during the registration process.
- REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Step 2: Download the Demosphere App
Step 3: Read Coach Handbook
Step 4: Complete GotSport Items (CANNOT BE STARTED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2026)
- Background Check
- Intro to Safety
- SafeSport
- Fingerprints (Completed at the New Coach Meeting)
- Note: If you complete these items before July 1st, you will have to do them over again because the system resets.
Step 5: Attend the Coach Meeting
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July 16, 17, 23 & 24 6PM at MSC
Note: Coaches MUST attend on of the days listed above. We will not have a Zoom option.
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July 27-31 3-7PM - Equipment Pick-Up Week
Step 6: After you have attended the coaches meeting in July, you will send out a Welcome Message to your team.
Coaching Education
The COACH HANDBOOK will have answers to all your questions.
Coach Meetings: TBD
Mustang will reimburse any Rec/ Rec Plus coaches who would like to attain their Grassroots License. Visit https://usclubsoccer.org/programs/coach-education/us-soccer-education/courses/ for more information.
WHAT DO COACHES GET?
Register between February 1-28
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Three game balls, ball bag, pinnies, cones per team
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Mustang coach shirt, Mustang coach sweatshirt, and Mustang coach hat
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HEAD COACH ONLY: Free uniform kit for coach's player ($50 value)
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HEAD COACH ONLY: Three exclusive clinic sessions at MSC with licensed training staff for coach's player
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HEAD COACH ONLY: Select two Assistant Coaches
Register between March 1 - April 30
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Three game balls, ball bag, pinnies, cones per team
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Mustang coach shirt and Mustang coach hat
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HEAD COACH ONLY: Three exclusive clinic sessions at MSC with licensed training staff for coach's player
Register between May 1 - June 30
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Three game balls, ball bag, pinnies, cones per team
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Mustang coach shirt and Mustang coach hat
Register between July 1 - August 1
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Three game balls, ball bag, pinnies, cones per team
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Mustang coach shirt
*Coaches must complete the requirements by July 25, 2026 to receive benefits
Drills and Activities for Practices:
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
- Week 9
- Week 10
- Training Session Example Videos
QUESTIONS?
Rec Plus Coaches: Kari Simons
Rec Boys Coaches: Erin Clark
Rec Girls Coaches: Roger Pelphrey
Game Scheduling: Michaela DeJesus

