Q&A for How to Become a Football Coach

It depends on your ability to manage your team and on what the team needs.

It really depends on what level of coaching it is. It can be anywhere from volunteering at Pop Warner or getting paid a few million per year as a head coach in the NFL.

I can't give you specifics because I don't know where you live. You can start by googling "coaching certification programs near me".

A lot of sites will say you need a PE degree or something like that. This isn't necessarily true (although being fit and having play experience is essential). They want people with a passion and understanding of the game. Coaching is a tight-knit community and often it comes down to who you know. Start small at the middle school or high school level, build your network and hopefully work your way through the ranks. It is a long process, most college and professional coaches have extensive playing and coaching careers, often much more than 10 years experience.

You must be 18 years old or older to be an AYSO coach. Though AYSO appreciates and encourages young people to participate in all aspects of soccer including coaching, an individual under 18 years of age may not be listed as the head coach or assistant coach on the official roster due to liability issues.

There is no age limit for most high school coaching positions. Some schools require that you teach at the school to be a coach though, so check with your specific school to see what their requirements are.

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