2025 Coaching Application

2025 Head Coach Application

LA MIRADA MATADORES YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER

Section 1: Applicant Information
Section 1: Applicant Information

(Head Football Coach, Head Cheer Coach, and Challenger Coach Positions)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
E-mail*
Position Applying For:*

Section 2: Initial Criteria
Section 2: Initial Criteria
* A self-paid background check will be required prior to appointing any position for Head Coach or proposed key staff members.

* Coaching staff for the following roles must be listed and will be required to participate in the interview process:

1. 1st Assistant Coach
(This person will be assigned the Head Coach position if the position requires replacement)

2. Team Parent

* All applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the organizational hierarchy, including the governing board structure, and acknowledge their responsibility to manage their team and comply with decisions from the Board of Directors, Executive Board, and President.

Section 3: Prerequisite Questions
Section 3: Prerequisite Questions
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?*
If yes, explain:
2. Have you ever been disciplined by any youth sports league's governing body?*
If yes, explain:
3. Have you coached youth football or cheer before?*
If yes, explain:
4. Have you ever served as a head coach?*
If yes, explain:
5. Have you ever failed to complete a season or adequately staff your team?*
If yes, explain:
6. Have any staff or players left your team mid-to-late season?*
If yes, explain:
7. Do you have experience coaching other sports?*
If yes, explain:
8. Do you have a child registered in the LMMYF program this season?*
If yes, explain:
9. **Division Applying For:***
10. Have you identified your coaching staff (1st Assistant Coach and Team Parent)?*
You must include your 1st Assistant Coach and lead Team Parent, who will be involved in the interview process, at minimum.
1st Assistant Coach*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Experience (role, sport, years, etc.):*
Lead Team Parent*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Experience (role, sport, years, etc.):*
11. If assigned a cheer team to your division, do you understand it is your responsibility to ensure your team attends all cheer functions? *
Explain how you would integrate football and cheer, ensure attendance at cheer competitions, and communicate effectively with players, cheerleaders, and parents.*
12. As a returning coach, is there anything you would have done differently last season (2024)?*
Explain:*
13. Do you consider your 2024 season successful, despite wins or losses? *
Explain:*
14. Were there any issues during the 2024 season that you would like to address?*
Explain:*
* Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your interest in coaching for LMMYF?*
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Section 4: Self-Assessment
Section 4: Self-Assessment

(Rate 1 to 5: 5 being the highest)*

	1	2	3	4	5
1. Knowledge of CIF football rules:
2. Knowledge of OEC football rules:
3. Knowledge of Pop Warner/OEC mandatory plays/platooning:
4. Importance of winning:
5. Importance of good sportsmanship:
6. Importance of teaching fundamentals, safety, and technique:
7. Understanding of the organizational hierarchy (player → parent → staff → head coach → Board of Directors, Executive Board, and President):
8. Willingness to complete administrative responsibilities on time:

Section 5: Parent References
Section 5: Parent References

Parent Reference

	Full Name	Phone Number	E-Mail Address
Parent Reference 1
Parent Reference 2
Parent Reference 3

Section 6: 2025 Volunteer Application
Section 6: 2025 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Please complete as part of your application.

Section 7: Acknowledgements and Agreements
Section 7: Acknowledgements and Agreements
* I understand I must attend the Head Coach Football/Cheer Clinic, Player Agent Clinic, and hold current CPR/First Aid certification before practice begins on August 1st.*

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* I acknowledge responsibility for enforcing all league policies, including fundraising, snack shack, and field duties for my team.*

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* I agree to abide by all codes of conduct and rules set forth by Pop Warner, OEC, and LMMYF. Any Head Coach found to be in violation is subject to discipline and may be removed from the Head Coach position.*

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* I acknowledge the governing board hierarchy and understand that my responsibilities as Head Coach include compliance with decisions from the Board of Directors, Executive Board, and President. I further understand that the league cannot provide support intervention in the event the oversight governing board issues suspensions or rulings.*

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* Do you currently have an unpaid participant registration balance from the previous season?*

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If yes, I understand the balance must be paid in full to be considered for a coaching position.*

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* I understand that players with outstanding balances or unreturned league equipment will not be eligible to register for the upcoming season. Coaches cannot circumvent this policy.*

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* I agree to allow verification of all information provided, including background checks. I release and hold harmless all individuals and organizations involved in the verification and decision-making process.*

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Section 8: Application Submission
Section 8: Application Submission
I certify that all information provided in this application is true and correct.*

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2025 Head Coach Application

Section 1: Applicant Information

Section 2: Initial Criteria

Section 3: Prerequisite Questions

Section 4: Self-Assessment

Section 5: Parent References

Section 6: 2025 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Section 7: Acknowledgements and Agreements

Section 8: Application Submission