Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club League (U6)
PG County Coach requirements (U6)
- All volunteer coaches for the PG County Boys & Girls Club soccer league must complete the below mandatory items. Prior to completing the below requirements, prospective volunteers must e-mail their interest and receive approval from the South Bowie Soccer Program commissioner at: soccer@southbowiesharks.org.
- Pass PGCBGC Background Check!
- Pass Abuse Prevention Training Course
- Complete the Coaching Youth Soccer Online Course
- Sign the PGCBGC Code of Conduct and provide it to the U6 coordinator
PLAYER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (U6)
Additional PG County Boys & Girls Club season-specific details such as the schedule, rules, dates to remember, and standings can be found at: https://www.pgcbgc.com/springsoccer
All players must be on your submitted roster and have an PG County Boys & Girls sanctioned Player ID Card such as:
- Maryland Issued State ID
- U.S. Passport
- Military Dependent ID
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Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association (U8 - U15)
Anne arundel county Coach requirements (U8 - u15)
- All volunteer coaches for the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association league must complete the below requirements. Prior to completing these requirements, prospective volunteers must e-mail their interest and receive approval from the South Bowie Soccer Program commissioner at: soccer@southbowiesharks.org.
Once complete, you will update your training certificates and code of conduct to your Team Sports Portal profile here.
Additional AAYSA season-specific details such as the schedule, rules, dates to remember, and standings can be found at:
https://www.aacounty.org/recreation-parks/sports/soccer/youth-soccer
PLAYER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (U8 - U15)
All players must be on your submitted roster and have a completed consent form signed by their parents within their Team Sports Portal profile.
GRassroots certification
The South Bowie Boys & Girls Club strives to provide quality coaching to all of our athletes. The club will pay for you to obtain your US Soccer Grassroots certification to achieve this goal. You must complete the free introductory module, an online course, and one in-person course to be considered Grassroots Certified.
The U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification is the entry point into the national coaching pathway and is designed for coaches working with players from the recreational level through early competitive ages. The program focuses on creating a positive, player‑centered environment and introduces coaches to U.S. Soccer’s Play–Practice–Play methodology, which is now the standard for youth development across the country.
How To Sign Up
All Grassroots courses are managed through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center, the national platform for coaching education.
1. Create a Learning Center AccountVisit the U.S. Soccer Learning Center and create a profile. Coaches must be at least 16 years old to register.
2. Complete the Free Intro ModuleBefore enrolling in any course, coaches must take the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. It takes about 20–30 minutes and unlocks access to all Grassroots licenses.
3. Choose an online Grassroots CourseSelect the game format that matches your coaching level (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11).
4. Register for an in-person course that matches your coaching level (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11).Once registered, coaches participate in the classroom or field session, complete the coursework, and receive their official Grassroots License upon completion.