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Youth soccer recs by 570tosb

After years of coaching and parenting soccer players, I may be getting involved with administration in a local youth soccer league and was hoping for some advice. I have pinpointed a few things I would like to implement: better coaching education, parent education, and an advisory council for what to do with parents who can't control themselves at games. Are there any things you would add to the list? What has your experience been? What does your league do well, and/or need to improve? Soccer is growing here quickly, but as with anything, a bad experience can drive good families away.