COACHES
Thank you for coaching.
The Scotts Valley / San Lorenzo Valley Soccer Club is run by volunteers – we literally could not do it without YOU!
Consider Volunteering
It is through all of our efforts that we make our Club successful. We encourage parents to consider volunteering to help. You may volunteer to coach or volunteer to support the team and/or Club in other ways.
REGISTER AS A COACH
Recreational & Competitive League Coaches
We're a volunteer-led organization and our program is only possible through volunteers like you. We need volunteer coaches who can help us continue to creative a positive experience for Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.
All potential coaches must register. This is separate from player registration. All candidates are subject to review and approval by the SV/SLV Soccer Club Board of Directors. Please feel free to contact a coach coordinator with any questions.
Looking to volunteer as a recreational coach?
Email us at docs@svslvsoccerclub.org or register below
Looking to apply as a competitive coach for Valley United?
CoachIng Application & Registration Links
Valley United comp
Valley United comp
Valley United comp
Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
(Due by February 10th, 2025)
Coaching Requirements & Resources
Background Screening
Background Screening
Background Screening
All adults working with children in the SV/SLV Soccer Club must complete an online Criminal Background Screening.
Please contact the registrar for additional information, registrar@svslvsoccerclub.org.
SafeSport Training
Background Screening
Background Screening
All coaches must complete the following online training: SafeSport Training.
SafeSport training includes modules on creating a positive environment, mandated reporting, concussions, and more. Please visit https://safesporttrained.org/ for additional information.
Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance
Coaches can subscribe to PCA’s Talking Points, a free weekly series of emails for coaches to use with their players.
Please visit https://www.positivecoach.org/ for additional information.
Club Documents
Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance
Club and league documents and information, including by-laws, policies, safety info, and procedures.
Please visit https://svslvsoccerclub.org/club-documents for additional information.
COACHING EDUCATION
U.S. Soccer Coaching Education
NorCal Premier Coaching Education
NorCal Premier Coaching Education
For information on the U.S. Soccer coaching license pathway and courses, please visit https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching.
NorCal Premier Coaching Education
NorCal Premier Coaching Education
NorCal Premier Coaching Education
For coaching education hosted by NorCal Premier Soccer, please visit https://norcalpremier.com/coach-education/news/.
Spring REC Coaches
Please consider coaching spring rec team the season runs from April through early June. Contact a Director of Coaching for more information at docs@svslvsoccerclub.org.
If you are assigned a team, you will receive your roster and uniforms at the first practice. The program is an academy style format with a 5v5 playing model. Practices for all teams will be one day a week, on Fridays. Friday practice sessions are led by our Club trainer and our field marshal staff.
This is a great opportunity for new coaches to get experience.
Fall REC League Coaches
The fall season runs from August through November. Two practices per week is recommended for teams U10 and above, one per week for U6 and U8. On average, there is one game per weekend. The head coach can request one assistant coach. The assistant coach must request to be with that head coach when they register. The head coach selects their practice field and time at the Coaches meeting in July/August.
U6: The program is an academy style format with a 5v5 playing model. Practices for all teams will be one day a week, on Fridays. Friday practice sessions are led by our Club trainer and our field marshal staff.
This is a great opportunity for new coaches to get experience.
ALL potential coaches must register and complete a background. Registration info is sent from registrar@svslvsoccerclub.org. This is separate from your player’s registration.
All candidates are subject to review and approval by the SV/SLV Soccer Club Board of Directors.
Please feel free to contact our Directors of Coaching with any additional questions at docs@svslvsoccerclub.org.
Advanced Team (Valley United) Coaches
If you are interest in coaching a competitive team, please email comp@svslvsoccerclub.org for information. Competitive coach applications are generally collected in late January / early February.
All competitive team head coaches, new and returning, apply to coach each year. The Board will review candidates all in terms of license qualifications, prior coaching evaluations submitted by parents (if any), team accomplishments, coaching philosophy, and additional feedback. Expressing an interest to coach for SV/SLV Soccer Club does not guarantee that you will be assigned to a team. Rather, it begins the process for consideration by the Club's Board of Directors.
COACH FAQS
Please email us at docs@svslvsoccerclub.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
For recreational soccer, we are always looking for volunteer coaches whether you are a seasoned player/coach or new to soccer! Our coaches are exposed to coaching clinics, receive reference material, and are provided the opportunity to attend club team training sessions to enhance coaching development.
For those interested in coaching a competitive team, please contact comp@svslvsoccerclub.org.
Yes, coaches can coach more than one team, and we try our best to coordinate schedules and game days. It is helpful to have an assistant coach that can cover in the event there are conflicts.
Recreational team coaches will receive soccer balls, team uniforms, and practice lesson materials as part of the registration fee. Comp teams purchase their own equipment through incremental fees coordinated by each individual team.
Practices typically start by mid-August with games starting the weekend after Labor Day and ending 1-2 weeks before Thanksgiving.
REC U6: Typically practices 1x per week (Fridays), and has a 9-10 game season (Sundays)
REC U8: Typically practices 1x per week, and has a 9-10 game season (mostly Saturdays)
REC U10-U19: Typically practices 2x per week, and has a 9-10 game season (mostly Saturdays)
COMP U8 to U19: Practices 2x per week, 8-10 game season (Saturdays or Sundays)
Yes, the head coach can name ONE assistant coach. The assistant coach must request to be with that head coach when they register.
Rosters and equipment are distributed at the Coaches Meeting in July. If you cannot attend, the registrar will email your roster to you. We will send an email with information on times and location to pickup your equipment. Uniforms will arrive in late August just before the season starts. We will email pickup location and times about a week in advance.
Game schedules are published by mid-August. This allows us to get the maximum number of teams and players registered. U6-U10 games will be published earlier because those matchups are all SV/SLV SC teams. U12-U19 requires coordination with other county Clubs. We ask families to be patient. In this age group, teams drop or are added last minute which causes delays.
Click here for club documents, game rules, and resources.
Click here for club documents, game rules, and resources.
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