LUFC COACH ONBOARDING & YEARLY TO DO'S!

IMPORTANT MUST DO'S!

1. COMPLETE YEARLY LUFC COACHING AGREEMENT (done every year, when they become available)

2. COMPLETE AN IRS W9 FORM (CLICK HERE) - email completed form to admin@lakesunitedfc.org & CC treasurer@lakesunitedfc.org (done every year ASAP)

3. UPDATE YOUR GOTSPORT/US CLUB COACHING REQUIRMENT IN YOUR GOTSPORT PROFILE (every year ASAP).

   • This will be, at a minimum, a SafeSport refresher (1st time coaches will do the initial full course).

   • A BACKGROUND CHECK if needed (1st time coaches will be needed, returning coaches every 2 years). When completing the background check please use the Club code provided by Josh Kopp so you don't have to pay.

4. MAKE SURE YOUR TEAMSNAP PROFILE IS UP-TO-DATE AND YOU SEE THE TEAM "LUFC COMPETITIVE COACHES & TRAINERS" 

5. FIND or VERIFY YOU HAVE A TEAM MANAGER if or once you've been assigned your team

6. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE with your teams - via TeamSnap email & chat

7. COACH EDUCATION

   • Attend Lakes United FC coaching education and "roundtable" discussions during the off-season/pre-season

   • Look into obtaining or furthering your US Soccer or United Soccer Coaches coaching credentials