Suggestions for Coaches, Manager, Parents

Please note that these are just suggestions and that each team has its own method of distributing responsibilities. The list is not all inclusive.

Coaches should be responsible for:
Team selection - tryouts
Risk Management card
Conducting practice sessions
Coaching the games
Tournament selection
Practice equipment
First Aid kit
Corner flags
Game balls (2)
Communication with assistant coach & manager(s)
Communication with team

Managers should be responsible for:
Registration materials – completed and submitted on time
Risk Management card
Uniforms – orders and distribution
Game schedule - distribution
Field maps/directions to games
Referees fee payments
Coaching fees – preferably upfront and midseason split
Tournament fees – if necessary
Player passcards
Communication with coaches
Communication with parents for tournaments, games and practices
Conduct of parents
Facility rentals
Refreshments – team decision

Parents should be responsible for:
Practice ball - per player
Proper soccer equipment
Good sporting behavior
Water or sports drink for practice and games
Player transportation to practices and games
Notifying coach/manager of absences from games/practices
Confirming information that pertains to the games/practices
Providing encouragement and support necessary for team success