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Volunteers
Needed!
The
Eden Prairie Soccer Association is an
all-volunteer organization that functions with
the help of the parents of our players - you!
In addition to coaches and team managers, we
need administrative help on the Board of
Directors.
We are
always looking for volunteers.
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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. |
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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. |
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Head Coach
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Officer or Director |
Go to the
Board page
to see what positions are currently
open. |
If
you can spare some time to volunteer, contact
the Eden Prairie Soccer Association by sending
an e-mail to info@edenprairiesoccer.org. Thanks!
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