Welcome to the OCPRD Coach Corner!
Coach Corner sponsored by Chick-fil-A Epps Bridge
Volunteers enable OCPRD to provide high-quality youth athletic programs that the people of Oconee County have come to expect. You can make a difference in our community by volunteering your time on the field.
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, November 8 at 6 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. at OVP
5. Volunteer Coach Clinic (Required):
- Mite & Pee Wee Basketball: Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m. in HCM Gymnasium
- Minor-Senior Basketball: Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m. in OVP Gymnasium
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 - Winter 2023-2024:
| Athletic Program Coordinators |
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| Mite & Pee Wee Youth Basketball | Payton Massey
Email Payton |
| Minor-Senior Youth Basketball | McKenzie Maddux
Email McKenzie |
| High School Intramural & Adult Basketball | Jake Thornton
Email Jake |
| Start Smart Basketball | Andrew Bishop
Email Andrew |
| OCPRD by the Numbers (2023) |
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| Youth Flag Football | 576 players | 60 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Tackle Football | 354 players | 14 volunteer head coaches
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| Youth Cheerleading | 218 players | 12 volunteer head coaches |
Youth Soccer (Spring & Fall)
| 2,451 players | 264 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Basketball ('22-'23) | 722 players | 92 volunteer head coaches |
| Totals | 4,321 players | 442 volunteer head coaches |