Questions

•  In what ways can I volunteer my time for St. Charles Soccer?
•  Who do I talk to about getting started?
• Is there any type of screening process for coaches?
• Is there some place a new coach can get some ideas for practices and drills?
• Are there any Classes I can take to learn more about Coaching Soccer?

Answers

• In what ways can I volunteer my time at St. Charles Soccer?

We have many different levels of volunteers.

Head Coach: leader, advisor, shoe tier, and other various activities for the team.

Assistant Coach

Field Maintenance: Helps initially with field set ups, lining fields, setting out goals, and other misc. field work day events.

Team Parent: Assists the coach in creating a snack schedule for your team, assisting the coach in contacting parents in the event of rain outs, and arranging for team party and anything else the coach needs help with.

Referee: You must be certified but classes are offered though out the year. Younger children and adults that are not certified may referee the younger games. For more information contact our Referee Coordinator - Philip Lyons via our website.

Board Member: Various positions become open through out the seasons. Contact any Board Member or email us to see what is currently vacant and to express your interest.

Game Day Set-up: Begins at 8:00am and consists of placing corner flags on fields or getting the concession stand ready for the game day.

Field Clean Up: Help pick up trash and empty trash cans.

End of Season Festivities: Provide Adult Supervision at various activities on the Final Game Day.

Registration: Help take registrations for the upcoming season. Posted on our web site.

Plantation Cup Tournaments: Help is needed with Organization to trash duty. Details are provided by the Director of Tournaments as tournament information in finalized.

Volunteers are vital to the success of St. Charles Soccer. We need volunteers to step up and lend a hand.

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• Who do I talk to about getting started as a volunteer or coach?

If you are interested in becoming a coach, referee, board member, helping with field maintenance, registration, tournaments, or end of season activities, please COMPLETE the VOLUNTEER - COACHES APPLICATION and indicate your interest.

Or during the season you can stop by the Board Building on Saturday mornings - one of our Board members will be glad to get your information and direct you to the proper person. You may also contact us by phone or e-mail.

League Contact:
Curt Albert - President

Email: Curt Albert

Or any other Board Member @ web site.

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• Is there any type of screening process for coaches and volunteers?

Yes. For your child's safety, All volunteers are now required to complete the LSA Risk Management On-Line form. They will complete a background check on all prospective coaches and other volunteers. LSA has initiated a policy for all Volunteers associated with teams registered with LSA.

Forms required to COMPLETE:

1. Our Volunteer - Coach form (For Club Use and records)

2. Code of Conduct Pledge form (For Club use and records) must be completed by all associated with our program. In addition to this, and

3.ON-LINE LSA Risk Management form must be completed for all coaches AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS associated with teams registered with LSA. THIS YEAR we are mandated to register all of our teams, U5 - U19, with LSA. Therefore all volunteers must complete this risk management disclosure form.

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• Is there some place a new coach can get some ideas for practices and drills?

Yes. See our "Coaches Corner" page for a good beginning.

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• Are there any Classes I can take to learn more about Coaching Soccer?

Yes. We have plans for scheduled classes for coaches:

• COACHES CERTIFICATION CLASS SCHEDULE: All prospective coaches are highly encouraged to participate in one of these LSA coaching classes. Please contact Philip Lyons @ 504-319-8528, to get signed up, and for more information.

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