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Coaching

About the Coaches

All coaches are volunteers. Last season we had over 600 players on 40 teams. 160 wonderfully committed parents and friends dedicated their time to making it a great season. Our goal is to have a minimum of 3 coaches per team (one head coach and two assistant coaches). This year, again, we need your help!

No previous coaching experience is required. We only request that each coach understand and accept that the program is about the kids. A successful coach will see ALL of their players return to play football the following season!

WPYF Coaching Registration and Selection

All coaches are required to submit to a criminal background check and attend one of the LMAA sponsored coaches meetings (see the program's calendar for dates and times). 

Coaching assignments are largely based on team formation. Due to the length of time registration is open, and the complications associated with determining how many teams will be formed, the notification of head coaching assignments tends to be done just a couple weeks prior to the first practice. For those same reasons, no one can count on a head coaching assignment until they are advised of such. Being a head coach the previous year is not a guarantee you will continue as one going forward.

In the weeks that follow registration the question is often asked “I’ve registered to coach, have I been accepted, or am I needed?” As a rule, our program does not turn away volunteer coaches that meet the above stated criteria. We do not advise coaches of their acceptance. We instead address situations where a coaching volunteer fails to meet the established criteria. In short, if you’re not advised otherwise, you’re cleared to coach in our program. 

If you change your mind on coaching after completing registration, you can be added or removed from the coaching pool by contacting: Jeremiah Knaeble - Director of Registration 

Questions

Interested in becoming a coach but have questions?

Contact: Matt Brown - Director of Coaching