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 hope​s that it is a better resource for each and every coach no matter which season or sport. 


Upcoming season - Fall 2021: 

Youth Soccer Leagues

  • U6 Boys and Girls Leagues (4-5 years old) 
  • U8 Boys and Girls Leagues (6-7 years old)
  • U10 Boys and Girls League (8-9 years old)
  • U12 Boys and Girls League (10-11 years old)
  • U15 Boys and Girls League (12-14 years old)

Youth Soccer Coach Commitment, U6 and U8 Leagues:

  • Two - One hour activities per week
  • Serve as referees 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 Leagues (7-8 years old)
  • Pee Wee League (9-10 years old)
  • Major League (11-12 years old)
  • Senior League (13-14 years old)
Youth Flag Football Coach Commitment, Micro and Mite Leagues:
  • Two - One hour activities per week
  • Serve as referees during games
  • Eight game regular season
  • No post-season

Youth Flag Football Coach Commitment, Pee Wee - Senior 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. 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): 

  • Thursday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. at OVP
  • Thursday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. at OVP

Volunteer Soccer Coach Clinic (Required):

  • U6, U8 - Thursday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at HCM
  • U10, U12 - Thursday, August 12 at 7:15 p.m. at HCM

Volunteer Flag Football Coach Clinic (Required):


  • Micro, Mite, Pee Wee, Major, and Senior - Thursday, August 5 at 6:00 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 (2020)
 Youth Flag Football 291 players  31 volunteer head coaches 
 Youth Tackle Football 206 Players  9 volunteer head coaches 
 Youth Cheerleading 94 Players 8 volunteer head coaches 
 Youth Soccer (Fall)
 657 players  69 volunteer head coaches 
 Youth Basketball 625 players 79 volunteer head coaches
Totals  1,873 players 196 volunteer head coaches

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Coaching Articles & Resources

Articles

Resources

Volunteer Coach Criteria

  1. Volunteer Eligibility Criteria

Youth League Rules & Timelines

  1. Spring 2021 Season Timeline.YS
  2. Spring 2021 Soccer Rules 1.21.20

Youth Leagues Coaching Manuals

  1. Youth Soccer Coaching Manual 6.10.2021
  2. Youth Flag Football Coaching Manual

National Standards for Youth Sports

NAYS Stacked Logo (2017)

CDC: Head's Up Concussion Training

CDC HEADS UP