Information / Frequently Asked Questions

What division is my child in? When does my child play? How are teams formed? How often do you play? What are the responsibilities for volunteers? Registration questions?

Q: What division is my child in? Players are assigned to divisions based on their ages. Grade is only an approximate guide.  Use the guide on the player information page. Top of page

Q: When does my child play? Go to the player information page and select your child's division from the pull-down box.  Playing times, game duration and more will be filled in automatically. Top of page

Q: How are teams formed? There are no tryouts.  Players are assigned to teams based upon their age and sex (some programs are coed) with an effort to balance the teams equitably.  A group of up to three coaches may request that they work together, but we do not accept multiple player requests nor do we form “neighborhood” teams. Top of page

Q: How often do you play? The season is eight weeks long.  Teams meet twice per week, usually on a weekday evening and on Saturday. Top of page

Q: What are the responsibilities for volunteers? 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 -- a behind-the-scenes way to help.  Assigns players, coaches and team managers to teams and sets the schedule of games and practices.  Reports problems or concerns to the Board. Coaching -- a great way to forget the stresses of the day!  No experience needed!  We will train.  See the coaches area or calendar for dates of the next training clinics. 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. Co-Coaches -- Co-coaches work together to share head coach responsibilities.  Usually, there positions are filled by a couple of people who know each other and want to work together. Assistant Coach -- Helps the head coach or co-coaches with the team.  May be asked to take over when other coaches are absent. We try to assign three coaches per team (for example, a head coach and two assistant coaches) to account for those people who must be out of town.  If you are only able to make a half-time coaching commitment, we will try to match you with another part-time coach to give the team full-time help. Team Manager -- the team’s organizer.  No experience needed! Responsible for getting Association information to the team, assisting the team on Picture Day, setting up the phone tree, and keeping coaches from worrying about paperwork. 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. Officer or Director -- it takes a lot of people, each doing a little, to make it all work.  Talk to one of us about the openings we have on the board for people to help with the Field Director, the Equipment Director, the Coaching Director, or one of the other openings. Go to the volunteer page to check out current opportunities, or e-mail us at info@edenprairiesoccer.org. Top of page