Things To Do:

• Meet with LMSA Staff to receive team roster and paperwork.
• Contact parents ASAP to let them know you will be coach for their child. (Even if you don't plan on practicing till after August 1st or later. Many parents get worried that their child didn't get placed on a team. Especially when friends and neighbor's kids have gotten calls from their coaches.)
• If you are unable to contact a player, and you have exhausted all the contact info you have, contact LMSA staff ASAP
• Take coaching class (minimum 4v4 required for U6-U8), 7v7  for U10, 9v9 for U12, and 11v11 for U14 and above. Also complete Risk Management (Live Scan) process.
• Complete Concussion Management course (mandatory)
• Complete Safe Sport course (mandatory)
• Pick up team equipment from LMSA staff.  If there are other items you feel you may need you must attain them yourself.
• Schedule a non-practice  team meeting for everyone.  
• Ask for volunteer Asst Coaches and Team Parent (If you don't have one).  You can have several volunteers to fill these positions but you must designate a primary one.
• Use the link to the Cal South Rec training videos to get ideas on how to run a practice and games.
• Create a practice plan.
• Be sure to complete all the requirements for you and your team staff members to insure that you are issued your Cal South Coach/Team Staff IDs.
• IDs must be worn at all times you're working with your team. Any and all practices but most importantly at ALL games.
• August 1st is the official first day practice is allowed so schedule 1st practice on  or after August 1st. For the Spring it is February 1st. Practice starting dates may be subject to change
• Be sure and work closely with Team Parent to insure everyone is on the same page when it comes to the needs of the team and parents.
• Remember and remind your player's parents that LMSA is a recreational soccer league.  It is designed to provide a Safe, Fun and Fair atmosphere for everyone.  Players, coaches, referees, league staff members and parents.