- New Fall 2026: Coach Portal
- Coaches will be able to register to coach through our sports management system, similar to registering a player!
- With the new system, coaches will be able to view their coach profile, check background authorization status, and view rosters and team schedules.
- More details coming soon!
Coaching
Volunteer to
become a coach!
Become a CoachCriteria for Volunteering
Outdoor Sports
Practices
- Practice times and places are at the individual coach’s discretion.
- Practice facilities are not provided for indoor soccer or outdoor sports’ leagues.
- City park and middle school fields are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Indoor Sports
Practices
- Coaches can reserve gym time for practices in AISD school gyms by phone or in the Kids, Inc. office.
- Gym availability is first-come, first-served.
- Every team will be allowed a minimum of 1 hour per week (Monday through Thursday).
Coaches Communication Suggestions
Initial Team & Player Contact
To help ensure a great experience for players and families, please follow the guidelines below once you receive your first team roster by email:
Send a message to each player’s parent or guardian as soon as you receive your
roster. You can utilize group messages, GroupMe, or other team communication
apps.
- Request a reply to confirm contact info is correct and the child still plans to
participate. - If you don’t receive a response, follow up with a phone call.
- If you still can’t reach the family, please contact the Kids, Inc. office for
assistance.
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Criteria For Volunteering
Criteria for disqualification of service
A person shall be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a volunteer, game official, and/or member of the
professional staff with Kids, Inc. if any of the following conditions apply
- Fails to consent to a personal criminal background search
- Is currently serving probation for any offense
- Has been incarcerated for a felony offense
- Has a felony conviction of any kind in the past seven years
- Has been convicted of any offense involving a minor
- Has been convicted of sexual assault, child abuse, or child neglect on any level
- Has been adjudged liable for civil penalties or damages involving sexual or physical abuse of children
- Has been convicted of a terroristic threat
- Has been twice convicted for misdemeanor offenses of any kind in the past five years
- Has been subject to any court order involving any sexual abuse or physical abuse of a minor, including, but not limited to domestic order for protection
- Has been twice convicted during the past seven years of any combination of the following:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Misdemeanor violations of the Controlled Substance Act
The President & CEO shall have the final decision on all personnel matters. Kids, Inc. does not discriminate against any person or persons based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.
Weather Updates
When weather becomes a factor, please check the weather page for updated information and our weather policies. You can also follow us on Facebook and X for the latest weather info. If you are assigned to a team, you will be texted and emailed if there are any weather alerts related to your current sport.
