COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently searching for coaching candidates in the following sports below for the 2024 Bay State Summer Games. Interested candidates can fill out an application below and contact us with any questions.
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Bay State Summer Games High School Showcases consist of eight sports, where the state of Massachusetts is divided into six regions. The regions are Metro, Northeast, Southeast, Central, Coastal, and West. In each region tryouts are held for each of the eight sports. Selected participants in these regions then compete in an all-star style tournament against each other.


The eight High School Showcase sports are:

  • Baseball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Ice Hockey*
  • Softball
  • Soccer*
  • Volleyball*

*Boys & Girls Divisions


The Summer Games are annually held during July, with the High School Showcases taking place during the middle of July. Most tryouts for Showcase teams begin after June 1st. After tryouts have been completed practice time is allowed for each team.

  • Hold tryout sessions during the month of June for athletes within the region
  • Recruit athletes to participate in Bay State Games
  • Work with the Bay State Games to secure tryout and practice sites if necessary
  • Hold practice sessions after tryouts and before the competition
  • Coach during the tournament while promoting the ideals of the Bay State Games
  • Submit roster information to Bay State Games staff
  • Follow the rules and guidelines put forth by Bay State Games

The opportunity to coach in Bay State Games provides coaches with many benefits that will contribute to the success of their coaching careers. The following are just a few of the many benefits of coaching in Bay State Games:

  • Coach elite level High School athletes
  • Gain experience in coaching some of the best athletes in the state
  • Make connections that could influence future coaching positions
  • Be part of Massachusetts’ largest amateur athletic festival
  • Have the opportunity to coach during the traditional off-season
  • Gain exposure through media materials about Bay State Games competitions
  • Be part of a prestigious coaching alumni
  • Coach in an all-star style event
  • Connect with athletes who will be looking to play at the collegiate level

All coaching positions with Bay State Games are volunteer positions. Bay State Games utilizes 1,500 volunteers each year that help produce Massachusetts’ largest amateur athletic competition. All support staff of Bay State Games such as coaches, officials, timekeepers, and medical staff are volunteers. The strong tradition of volunteerism in Bay State Games has helped to shape the organization over the past decades. Without the support of volunteers, Bay State Games would not be able to provide programs for Massachusetts amateur athletes each and every year. 

Bay State Games promotes the Games to high schools, colleges, past participants, and sport specific locations. However, past experience has shown that coaches who actively promote their team often see improved tryout attendance and team performance. We encourage you to help promote your team and tryouts. If you would like promotional materials, or if you have any promotion suggestions, please contact the Bay State Games office.

as of March 26, 2024

Baseball - Southeast


Girls Basketball - Northeast


Field Hockey - None


Girls Ice Hockey - None


Boys Soccer - Metro


Girls Soccer -  Metro


Softball - None


Girls Volleyball - None


Boys Volleyball - None


  • All interested coaches may apply.
  • Only one coach will be selected per region in each sport
  • Each applicant must provide two (2) references
  • Applications are accepted at a rolling and first-come-first-serve basis

2024 Summer Games Dates

*All dates and locations for 2022 Summer Games are tentative and subject to change. Once dates and locations are confirmed, they will be marked as confirmed.

Sport Date Location
Baseball July 9-11 Howard Park & Maplewood Park, Malden
Girls Basketball July 19-21 Babson College, Wellesley
Field Hockey July 12-14 Game On, Fitchburg
Ice Hockey July 12-14 North Star Ice Sports, Westborough
Soccer July 11-13 Game On, Fitchburg
Softball July 9-11 Willard Park, Devens
Volleyball July 13-14 Game On, Fitchburg
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