Norkus' coaching career began during his early years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he began leading sessions at both the men's and women's summer camps. Throughout his playing career, Norkus coached youth soccer in multiple settings, including Charlotte Christian Academy's men's varsity program in 2002 and the Capital Area Soccer League, beginning in 2006. In 2009, Norkus obtained his US Soccer Federation (USSF) National B coaching license. After ending the 2010 season as a full-time player, Norkus became Community Outreach Liaison and Youth Soccer Ambassador for the Carolina RailHawks and the Capital Area Soccer League. He continued in this role until he relocated to Puerto Rico, joining the Puerto Rico Islanders as a player-coach for the remainder of their final season in 2012. He also held the title of Community Outreach & Fan Development Manager for the team during this period.