COMMUNITY

Aside from knowing the sport, you will need to know how to work with kids. The following links can give you tips on how to ensure a great experience, regardless of team performance.

• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) 

  • • National nonprofit organization working to unlock the life-changing power of sports for all kids, regardless of social or economic circumstance

• National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

  • • National leader and advocate for high school sports and activities in the United States

• Project Play

  • • Develops, shares and applies knowledge that helps stakeholders build healthy communities through sports.

The templates below are just to help you get a head start on setting up your team. Using websites like ChatGPT or Copilot can make some jobs easier too. Here are a few ideas…. 

Subject: Welcome to the [Team Name] – Season Introduction

Hi everyone,

My name is [Coach Name], and I’d like to welcome you and your kids to the [Age Group] [Gender] Recreation Soccer Team this season! I’m excited to get started.

What You Can Expect From a Volunteer Coach

As a volunteer coach, I’ll always do my best to:

o    Provide a positive, safe environment

o    Teach soccer fundamentals appropriate for this age

o    Communicate clearly

o    Keep things fun while helping players grow

I appreciate your patience and understanding that volunteers balance coaching with full-time jobs and family responsibilities.

Competitive Level of Recreation Soccer

Our league is recreation, not travel. That means:

o    Playing time is more even

o    Competition is less intense than travel

o    The focus is on fun, development, teamwork, and confidence

o    Kids learn and grow at different speeds, and that’s okay!

Parent Volunteers Needed

Recreation soccer works best with community support.
If you can help with team manager, sideline support, snack schedule, or practice assistance, please reply and let me know. Even small contributions are a big help.

Practice Schedule & Location

Our practices will take place:

o    Day(s): [Practice Day(s)]

o    Time: [Practice Time]

o    Location/Field Number: [Practice Location]

Players should come with a water bottle, shin guards (required), and a size [Ball Size] ball (strongly recommended)

How to Find Me at the First Practice

I’ll be the coach wearing [Shirt Color], so you can easily spot me on the field.

Game Information

Games will be on Saturdays, but the league has not released the final schedule yet. I’ll share it as soon as it’s available.

Communication

My preferred communication method is [Email/Text/App Name].
Please make sure I have your best contact information.

My phone number: [Coach Phone Number]

Uniforms

Uniforms can be purchased at [Location].
A full set includes [Uniform info].

I’m Excited for a Great Season

Thank you for registering, supporting the kids, and being part of this community.
Please reach out with any questions before we begin.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our first practice!

Best regards,
[Coach Name]

I am a new soccer coach. Help me create an email to parents as an introduction to the team. It needs to include expectations they should have of me as a volunteer coach, reminders about the competitive level of recreation leagues versus travel, a request for volunteers, the schedule and location for practices, reminders that players should bring water and shinguards, how they can find me at that first practice (such as what color shirt to look for), the fact that games will be Saturdays but the schedule is not final yet, the preferred communication method (either email, text, or a smartphone app), where to get uniforms, the size of ball players will use, and my phone number. Use underlining for areas that are placeholders in this template. Use bold font for short, key details that will be most important to parents.

I am a new soccer coach. Help me create a team name for [AGE] year old [BOYS/GIRLS]. I want it to be [funny/serious/inspiring], at an appropriate level for their age group.