Dutch professional football manager and his girlfriend Sophia Makramati

Volunteer to manage youth teams after you get your level 1 certification. As soon as you’ve earned your initial certification, sign up at a local park, AYSO league, or summer camp to volunteer as a manager. Managing youth players is the best way to get the fundamentals of coaching down, since you’ll learn how to put a roster together, manage players, and encourage your team to perform well.