MSI 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 PlayMetrics. YGL’s choose which slots work best for their schedules, pending availability.

For the Spring 2026 season, 1st-grade games will take place at Herbert Hoover Middle School and Silver Creek Middle School. YGL’s don’t have to work every Saturday, but working many Saturdays is desirable.

 

Spring 2026 Game Dates 

There are 8 games per season.

 

Opening Day: Saturday, April 11.

Anticipated Last Gameday: Saturday, June 6.

Spring 2026 YGL Trainings   

Online Orientation 

Options for completing required online training. 

• Tuesday, April 7, 4:30 PM-5:00 PM
• Thursday, April 9, 4:30 PM-5:00 PM 

 

On-Field Training 

Options for completing required on field training. 

• Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (Location TBD)
• Thursday, April 9, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (Location TBD)

Additional orientations and trainings will be added as needed. 

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