How old do you have to be to COACH youth basketball?

Question

I am 16 years old and I really want to coach youth rec basketball this winter. Am I too young? I played basketball for 6 years including 4 years of traveling before I quit to play fastpitch softball year round. I would like to volunteer to coach at my school district, do you think that that would be possible or am I too young? Thanks for all your help in advance.

Answer 1

No I've been coaching since I was 15...I coach middle school kids.. I ref grades 1st-8th..

Answer 2

You are not to young. I started coaching youth basketball when I was 14.

Answer 3

Don't think there is an age limit, if there is try and get on as an assistant coach and work your way to coach that way.

Answer 4

I started assitant coachin at 14. If u cant be a head coach then try being an assistant.