The Arlington Soccer Association always needs volunteer coaches for our neighborhood youth recreational teams. Don’t worry if you haven’t coached before — or even played. We have a comprehensive Coaching Education program that will help you learn to coach kids. 

What are the time commitments? 
A typical Arlington Soccer recreational team will have one, or not more than two, practices a week for an hour, depending on age. A season is usually 8 weekends of games, mostly held on Saturdays (although there are occasional Sunday afternoon games).

I’m not sure if I’m ready to be a head coach…can I just help with a team? 
Yes! When registering, there is an option to select ‘assistant coach.’ Coaches are also able to ‘co-coach’ with another coach.

How do I get gear?
Once placed with a team, each head coach is given an equipment bag complete with cones, discs, pennies, balls and a first aid kit if they don’t already have one. More information will be given to you after registration.

Where will my team practice? 
Teams practice in the same geographical area as the school that the majority of the players on the team are from. In the high school ages, where teams are formed from a variety of schools, practice locations are based on field availability. Head coaches select where and when practices will be, based on a list of options provided by us.

Can I coach my kid? 
Yes! To coach your child’s team, please add your child’s name in the appropriate field during coach registration.

Do I get a discount for my kid's registration if I coach?
Yes! A $25 credit is given to all head coaches for them to use on their child's rec soccer registration the following season.

I know that I won’t be available every weekend to coach. Can I still coach? 
Yes! Please register as a head coach. Once complete, communicate with your club manager that you need an assistant and we will find someone to work with you! Parents on the team also make great 'substitute' coaches for the occasional missed practice or game!

Any resources to help me become a better coach? 
Yes! Please see our coaching education page for more information.

What are the rules?
Special rules for each age group can be found here.

Other questions? 
Please contact David Gould, Recreational Commissioner