Youth Game Leaders

Calling all soccer-loving teens! Come be a YGL at MSI. Learn valuable leadership, communication, and decision-making skills while earning either SSL hours or money for your hard work! 

What’s a Youth Game Leader (YGL)? 

YGLs enthusiastically manage 1st-grade soccer games for MSI’s Recreation Program. They help our young players have fun, play safely, and learn soccer basics.

 

What are the requirements for being a YGL? 

• Be a high school student or have previously worked as a YGL 
• Have one season of soccer-playing experience 
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules 

 

How do you become a YGL?  

• Apply and pass a short online test via PlayMetrics.
• Attend a 30-minute online orientation session 
• Attend a 45-minute on-field training session 

When do YGLs work?

After completing all requirements, YGLs are eligible to sign up for games via SignUpGenius. YGL’s choose which slots work best for their schedules, pending availability.

Traditionally, most 1st grade games take place on Saturdays at both Herbert Hoover Middle School and Robert Frost Middle School. YGL’s don’t have to work every Saturday, but working many Saturdays is desirable.

 

Fall 2025 Game Dates  

There are 8 games per season.

 

Opening Day: Saturday, September 6.

Anticipated Last Gameday: Saturday, November 8.

 

No games on Saturday, October 11.

Fall 2025 YGL Trainings   

Online Orientation 

Options for completing required online training. 

• Thursday, August 21 4:30-5:00pm 
• Friday, August 22 4:30-5:00pm 
• Thursday, August 28 4:30-5:00pm 
• Friday, August 29 4:30-5:00pm 

 

On-Field Training 

Options for completing required on field training. 

• Sunday, August 31, 10:30am-11:15am or 11:30am-12:15pm Location TBD 
• Tuesday, September 2 6:00-7:00pm Location TBD 
• Thursday, September 4 6:00-7:00pm Location TBD 

Additional orientations and trainings will be added as needed. 

Ready to sign up… click here to access the application and online test.