Start by defining your club’s mission, vision, and values. What is the club’s ultimate goal, and what principles guide its actions?

Define your leadership team responsible for overseeing the club’s operations, including the roles and responsibilities of each member.

Detail the coaching staff structure, including head coaches, assistant coaches, and any specialized coaches (e.g., goalkeeper coaches).

Discuss their qualifications, coaching licenses, and experience.

Create a plan for their ongoing education and development, including coaching licenses, workshops, and seminars.

Discuss the role of parents within the club and their responsibilities, such as supporting player development, attending meetings, and volunteering.

Highlight programs or initiatives aimed at developing leadership skills among young players, such as captaincy roles or mentorship programs.

Describe how the club engages with the local community, including outreach programs, community service, and partnerships with schools or other organizations.

Create a plan on how the club collects feedback from players and parents and how this input is used to make improvements.

Create clear and concise Club policies that help guide your day-to-day operations.

Create Player, Parent/ Spectator, Coach and Staff Codes of conduct.

SafeSport Training: Implement SafeSport training for coaches, staff, and volunteers to address issues of abuse, harassment, and misconduct.

Organize your try-outs from start to finish.

Maximize your field space and staff.

Create an SOP for GotSport and other Player and Tournament registration services.

Define the specific criteria that coaches and evaluators will use to assess players. This may include skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, as well as fitness and attitude.

Organize club/team meetings with players and parents to discuss expectations, schedules, and team goals (before and after tryouts).