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Coaching Requirements for Metro & Class I

All potential coaches must fill out an application or file a letter of intent to coach by March 1st. The Gold Country Board of Directors at the March board meeting will approve coaches. Each team must have a coach & assistant coach that are NOT associated with any other Metro team.

All coaches must be a certified level 8 or higher referee. One coach for each team MUST be certified prior to turning in the Metro team application by the end of May. The 2nd MUST be certified prior to turning in team registration packets in Mid-July.

All coaches must be in good standing with the league.

Class 3 Metro Coaches (must have “E” license)

  1. Minimum 3 years as head or assistant coach at Class 4 level, or equivalent. (Could have been an assistant Metro coach).
  2. Have a proven track record as an effective and successful coach or assistant.
  3. Complete continuing education requirement of attending camps, workshops or clinics every two years.

Class 1 (must have “District D” license)

  1. Minimum 3 years as head coach with part being at the Metro level or equivalent.
  2. Have a proven track record as an effective and successful coach or assistant.
  3. Complete continuing education requirement of attending camps, workshops or clinics every two years.