Coaching in SVU Recreation League

Head Coach (Recreation)
The recreation head coach is responsible for managing team practices and games. The coach is expected to follow and implement the curriculum for the specific age group assigned. The Head Coach can expect to volunteer 2-3 hours per week from September through October and April through May. Practices are held one night per week in your home area with a game at Monger Fields on Saturdays. The coach is required to pass a background check, complete the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) Safe Sport Training and participate in pre-season coach training.

Assistant Coach (Recreation)
The recreation assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in running team practices and games. The assistant coach is expected to follow and implement the curriculum for the specific age group assigned. If needed the Assistant Coach may act as the head coach for a team. The assistant coach can expect to volunteer 2-3 hours per week from September through October and April through May. Practices are held one night per week in your home area with a game at Monger Fields on Saturdays.

The assistant coach is required to pass a background check, complete the Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) Safe Sport Training and strongly encouraged to participate in pre-season coach training.