Welcome to the OCPRD Coach Corner!
OCPRD relies on the commitment of hundreds of volunteers to successfully run our youth athletic programs season to season. From the soccer field to the basketball court, you can make a difference in the Oconee community. We created this page for you, the volunteer coach, in hopes that it is a better resource for each and every coach no matter which season or sport.
Upcoming season - Fall 2020:
Youth Soccer Leagues
- Under 6 Boys and Girls Leagues (4-5 years old)
- Under 8 Boys and Girls Leagues (6-7 years old)
- Under 10 Boys and Girls Leagues (8-9 years old)
- Under 12 Boys and Girls Leagues (10-11 years old)
- Under 15 Boys and Girls Leagues (12-14 years old)
Youth Soccer Coach Commitment, U6 - U8 Leagues:
- Two - One hour activities per week
- Serve as referee during games
- Eight game regular season
- No post-season
Youth Soccer Coach Commitment, U10-U15 Leagues:
- Practice length depends on age group
- Certified referees for games
- Eight game regular season
- Post-season jamboree OR tournament
Youth Flag Football Leagues
- Micro League (5-6 years old)
- Mite League (7-8 years old)
- Pee Wee League (9-10 years old)
- Major League (11-12 years old)
Youth Flag Football Coach Commitment, Micro - Mite Leagues:
- Two - One hour activities per week
- Serve as referee during games
- Eight game regular season
- No post-season
Youth Flag Football Coach Commitment, Pee Wee - Major Leagues:
- Two - One hour activities per week
- Trained referees for games
- Eight game regular season
- Post-season jamboree OR tournament
Coaching Requirements - All volunteer youth athletic coaches must complete the following:
1. Complete a Volunteer Coaches Application online through Community Pass:
Form Link: Community Pass
2. Complete and pass online criminal history background check:
Form Link: Oconee County P&R Background Screening Form
Volunteer Eligibility Criteria
3. Complete free online concussion training:
Course Link: CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
4. Complete the NYSCA Training (Attend One):
- Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at OVP
Volunteer Soccer Coach Clinic (Required):
- Thursday, August 13 at 6:15 p.m. at HCM
Youth Soccer Rules Clinics (Attend One):
- Thursday, July 30 at 6:15 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, August 5 at 6:15 p.m. at OVP
Volunteer Flag Football Coach Clinic (Required):
- Thursday, August 6 at 6:15 p.m. at OVP
Child Abuse - Mandatory Reporting and Concussions – Return to Play Act
For additional information on these OCPRD policies, please click below. If you have questions regarding these policies, please contact the Recreation Manager or Deputy Director.
Child Abuse - Mandatory Reporting
Concussions – Return to Play Act
OCPRD by the Numbers (2019)
Youth Soccer (Spring)
1,189 players
152 volunteer head coaches
Youth Flag Football
291 players
31 volunteer head coaches
Youth Tackle Football
205 Players
8 volunteer head coaches
Youth Cheerleading
97 Players
7 volunteer head coaches
Youth Basketball
678 players
86 volunteer head coaches
Youth Soccer (Fall)
964 players
105 volunteer head coaches
Totals
2,234 players
338 volunteer head coaches
| OCPRD by the Numbers (2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth Soccer (Spring) | 1,189 players | 152 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Flag Football | 291 players | 31 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Tackle Football | 205 Players | 8 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Cheerleading |
97 Players |
7 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Basketball | 678 players | 86 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Soccer (Fall) | 964 players | 105 volunteer head coaches |
| Totals | 2,234 players | 338 volunteer head coaches |