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.
• If you do not pass the first time, you may retake the test once.
• If you pass, you will be invited to sign up for online orientation and on-field training.

When do YGLs work?

After completing all requirements, YGLs sign up for weekly shifts via PlayMetrics across the 8-week season. Fall 1st-grade games take place at Herbert Hoover Middle School and Silver Creek Middle School.

 

Fall 2026 Game Dates 

Opening Gameday: September 19
Anticipated Last Gameday: November 7
8 games per season
 

Fall 2026 Online Orientation

Options for completing required online training. 

• September 15, 4:00 to 4:30 PM, via Microsoft Teams 
• September 17, 4:00 to 4:30 PM, via Microsoft Teams 

 

Fall 2026 On-Field Training

Options for completing required on field training. 

• September 15, 5:00 to 5:30 PM, locations TBD
• September 17, 5:00 to 5:30 PM, locations TBD 

Additional orientations and trainings will be added as needed. 

Ready to sign up? Start your application and online test now.