COACH SHARON SOCCER
Volunteer to coach — support your player and their team.
Sharon Soccer Association relies on parent volunteers to help coach both our rec and travel teams. You don’t need prior coaching experience — just a willingness to support the players and create a positive environment for learning and having fun.
Our Board of Directors and Director of Coaching provides guidance, resources, and training throughout the season to help you feel confident and supported in your role.
With your help, we can continue to offer a great soccer experience for all our players.
FAQs
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No! Many of our coaches are new to soccer. We provide guidance, resources, and support throughout the season.
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That’s okay! We’ll help you get started with simple coaching tips, drills, and a season plan. Enthusiasm and encouragement matter more than expertise.
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Yes, please be sure to include that as a note in your registration if your child does not have the same last name as you.
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Yes, you will be coaching with at least one other parent coach.
For rec soccer, you will have at least one other co-coach plus high school volunteers as needed.
For travel soccer, you will ideally have two other coaches plus a team manager.
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Our Director of Coaching offers practice/session plans, coaching clinics, and ongoing support. You’ll never be on your own.
There will be a pre-season coach meeting prior to the start of the Fall and Spring seasons with our Director of Coaching.
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For rec soccer you are expected to be there every Saturday 5-10 minutes prior to the start of your session during the season. If you are unable to make a session that is okay! Just let the Director of Rec and your co-coach know ahead of time.
For travel soccer you are expected to hold 1-2 weekday practices and attend weekend games.
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Yes, all coaches must complete a CORI background check and basic safety training to ensure a safe environment for players.
Once you register as a coach our risk compliance manager will be in touch with information on how to complete all of the requirements.