Welcome to the OCPRD Coach Corner!
Coach Corner sponsored by Chick-fil-A Epps Bridge
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.
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):
- Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at OVP
5. Volunteer Coach Clinic (Required):
- Thursday, March 2 at OVP (U6 & U10 at 6 p.m.; U8 & U12-U15 at 7:15 p.m.)
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
Upcoming season - Spring 2023:
Youth Soccer Leagues
- U6 (4-5 years old)
- U8 (6-7years old)
- U10 (8-9 years old)
- U12 (10-11 years old)
- U15 (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 | 452 players | 49 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Tackle Football | 351 Players | 13 volunteer head coaches
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| Youth Cheerleading | 175 Players | 11 volunteer head coaches |
Youth Soccer (Fall & Spring)
| 2,397 players | 261 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Basketball | 724 players | 92 volunteer head coaches |
| Totals | 4, 099 players | 426 volunteer head coaches |