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Youth sports programs need strong parent involvement. It’s very simple -- without the help of a large percentage of families in the program, kids will not be able to play. There are many ways to help:

Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner	Assigns players, coaches and team managers to teams and sets the schedule of games and practices. Reports problems or concerns to the Board.
Coaching	No experience needed! We will train. See the coaches area or calendar for dates of the next training clinics. When volunteering to coach, please make sure the commissioner is aware if you cannot attend all the practices and games. We have volunteers that travel due to work but it's important for the commissioner to know this so two travelling coaches don't get paired together. If possible, the commissioner will assign more than two coaches to a team to improve the coach-to-player ratio and ensure that there is at least one coach at every practice/game.
Head Coach	Has the major responsibility for coaching the team for practices and games. Promises to adhere to EPSA guidelines and standards. A head coach is, usually, knowledgeable in the game, however, good communication skills along with a willingness to work with children are all that are really required. The head coach and assistant coach work together to teach skills to the players, organize the practices, and coach the kids during games. An annual background check is required for coaching volunteers.
Assistant Coach	The assistant coach has the same responsibilities as the head coach. Traditionally, the coaches work together to teach skills to the players, organize the practices, and coach the kids during games. The association will do their best to have two coaches assigned to every team. They will not assign a single coach to a team without consulting with them. If you are new to the game and want to make sure the other coach has experience, simply let the commissioner of your division know this when you sign up. An annual background check is required for coaching volunteers.
Officer or Director	Go to the Board page to see what positions are currently open.
Team Manager	Plays an essential role in the success of the season. Responsible for getting Association information to the team, getting names on the jerseys, organizing drinks, assisting the team on Picture Day, and setting up the phone tree. No experience needed!
Nets and Fields	A once-a-season responsibility. Works with the Fields Director to get the nets and goals in shape. No mechanical agility needed, just a few hours on a Saturday before the season begins.