Will my child be on my team? Yes
Do I need to know anything about soccer? No
Do I get to pick my practice night? You give us your Top 2 preferences
Do I get to pick my game schedule? No - it is randomized as we have nearly 50 games every Saturday
Do I need to attend EVERY practice and game? No, it is rare for any volunteer coach to be able to attend all events without the inevitable conflict. Other parents on the team will fill in for you in your absence
Will I have a dedicated assistant coach? Probably. If not, you'll recruit one at your first practice.
What equipment do I need to bring? We supply Equipment Bags (soccer balls, cones, and pinnies) prior to your first practice. We recommend that you bring a whistle.
How do I prepare for practices? We provide weekly YouthSoccer101.com practice plans, sent to your Inbox on Saturdays ahead of your weeknight practice
Why don't more people volunteer? Common reasons include "not enough time" or "not familiar with the game"
But I'm really not familiar with the game! We host multiple first-time coach clinics and have a number of veteran volunteers who can assist you
I can't handle the paperwork and communication! There is nearly zero paperwork - we use a website engine called Blue Sombrero within our ebya.org website. It gives you a team portal where you can see your team's schedule and easily communicate with players and parents. Our website also sends automatic schedule notifications (2 days before each game) so that your team knows the when and where!