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 - Winter 2020-2021:
Youth Basketball Leagues
- Mite Boys and Girls Leagues (7-8 years old)
- Pee Wee Boys and Girls Leagues (9-10 years old)
- Minor Boys League (11 years old)
- Major Girls League (11-13 years old)
- Major Boys League (12 years old)
- Senior Boys League (13-14 years old)
Youth Basketball Coach Commitment, Mite and Pee Wee Leagues:
- Two - One hour activities per week
- Eight game regular season
- Certified referees for games
- No post-season (Mite only)
- Post-season jamboree (Pee Wee only)
Youth Basketball Coach Commitment, Minor - Senior Leagues:
- Practice length depends on age group
- Certified referees for games
- Eight game regular season
- Post-season 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 an online background screening:
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):
- Thursday, November 5 at 6:15 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, November 11 at 6:15 p.m. at OVP
Volunteer Basketball Coach Clinic (Required):
- Thursday, November 19 at 6:15 p.m. at HCM
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) | ||
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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 |
2020 OCPRD Volunteer Coach Sponsor
Coaching Articles & Resources
Articles
- "Soccer great on building teams where kids truly care for each other"
- "Leadership Lessons"
- Buzz Williams: "Care for their hearts more than their skill"
- Website: howtocoachkids.org @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>