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 2022: 

Youth Basketball Leagues

• Mite Boys and Girls (7-8 years old)
• Pee Wee Boys and Girls (9-10 years old)
• Minor Boys (11 years old)
• Major Boys (12 years old)
• Major Girls (11-12 years old)
• Senior Boys (13-14 years old)

Youth Soccer Coach Commitment, Mite - Pee Wee Leagues:

• Two - One hour activities per week
• Eight game regular season
• No post-season 
• Post-Season Jamboree (Pee Wee only)

Youth Soccer Coach Commitment, Minor - Senior Leagues:

• Practice length depends on age group
• Certified referees for games
• Eight game regular season
• Post-season jamboree OR tournament

1. Register as a Volunteer Coach 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): 

• Wednesday, November 2 at 6 p.m. at OVP
• Thursday, November 10 at 7:15 p.m. at OVP
• Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m. at OVP

• Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. (Mite - Pee Wee at HCM Gym; Minor - Senior at OVP Gym)

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 (2022)
Youth Flag Football	373 players	39 volunteer head coaches
Youth Tackle Football	255 Players	9 volunteer head coaches
Youth Cheerleading	129 Players	10 volunteer head coaches
Youth Soccer (Fall & Spring)	2,312 players	256 volunteer head coaches
Youth Basketball (2021-22)	697 players	86 volunteer head coaches
Totals	3, 766 players	400 volunteer head coaches