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You must delegate the workload.

November 11, 2019

Coaching is a lot of work. Engage your team parents!
Coaching and raising children “takes a village.” Your team’s “village” is the parents. A Coach should rely on parents to ensure the best possible experience for your players.

Communication is key.

Recommended ways to communicate with your village:

  • SSI Play App
  • Email
  • Phone – calling or texting
  • Private Facebook group for the par­ents only. 

Recommended roles for team parents to manage: 

  • Help the coach with mak­ing sure all the play­ers have the required forms filled out.
  • Assist with organizing or executing drills at practices.
  • It is not manda­to­ry, but most teams opt to have snacks after a game. If your team does this, have a parent manage the snack schedule. 
    • Ask the chil­dren or their par­ents about food allergies.
  • Take pic­tures dur­ing prac­tice to share with the team through text, email, or a Facebook group.
  • Help the coach make sure the play­ers have all their uni­forms and prop­er equip­ment for prac­tices and game days.

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PO Box 112
Stevensville, MI  49127

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Soccer Complex

Lakeshore Youth Soccer Complex
6343 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127

Affiliates

SWM Kickers
A family-oriented, high value, volunteer centered competitive youth soccer club that has been in existence since 1989. > Learn More

US TOPSoccer
A community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. > Learn More

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