Coaches' Corner



Being a coach is an excellent way to contribute to your community! EYSA relies heavily on volunteers in our community to help us with offering our programs. Without the help of our community, EYSA would not be able to offer its programs to the kids in our community!

Interested in becoming a coach?

Director of Coaches: Jared Campbell 

 jared.campbell@eysaeatonville.com

Need or missing equipment?

Director of Equipment: Naomi Fulmer

naomi.fulmer@eysaeatonville.com

REGISTER

STEP 1

Make sure you are registered for both the program you are volunteering with AND the background check (coaches are supplied with a code to waive the cost). 

If you need a coach, reach out to our Director of Coaches

COACHES' MEETING

STEP 2

Prior to every season, EYSA hosts a coaches' meeting where you get a first glance at the program rules, sign up for a practice slot, and grab your gear back. This is a great time to meet board members and ask any questions about volunteering. 

CONTACT TEAMS

STEP 3

Once you receive your roster, you can reach out to families either through Team Sideline or by text group or email. The contact information for your roster will be located in Team Sideline. 

Contact should be done the Friday prior to practices at the latest. 

HAVE FUN!

STEP 4

While we wish your team has many victories this season, it is crucial to remember that EYSA is a rec league. Our priority is making sure every child is developing skills in their program while having a positive experience.

Coaches' Meetings

Mandatory coaches' meetings will occur 1-2 weeks before the start of any new season for coaches to align on rules, sign up for practices, and meeting the board members most responsible for supporting coaching staff.

Background Checks

EYSA has a policy for 100% background checks for all volunteers associated with our programs or board.

Concussion Quiz

Our volunteers complete a concussion quiz so that we are prepared in case of any incident during practices or games. Concussion quiz can be found HERE.

Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest information can be found HERE.

FAQ

Do I get any perks for coaching?

EYSA refunds a registration fee for their child they are coaching. These refunds are applied after the conclusion of the season once the gear bag has been returned. They also get to choose the time, frequency, and location of their team's practices.

When/Where can our team practice?

Coaches will select their practice days, times, and locations based on facility availability. The order that coaches select their practices on a first come first serve basis. Practices are usually twice a week, each being an hour long. Coaches may elect to have a single 2-hour practice if they wish.

What does the coaching team typically look like?

Each team has one head coach and may have one designated assistant coach. Coaches and assistant coaches must consent to - and pass - a background check.

What approach should I take on coaching?

EYSA is an “everybody plays” league and the skill level of our players will vary significantly. Coaches are required to provide an equal amount of playing time for each player. Sometimes players choose not to capitalize on those opportunities, but the opportunity must exist regardless.

Can I coach multiple teams?

Coaches may sign up to coach multiple teams but will only be assigned to one team initially. If a coach signs up to coach multiple teams, they will be asked to declare which team is their "primary" team and which team is their "secondary" team. Coaches will be assigned their primary team if space is available and will be assigned their secondary team if the coaching need arises. Coaches who coach multiple teams may have game and practice schedule conflicts.

What will EYSA provide for practices?

As a coach, you will be issued a gear bag with the necessary gear to hold your practices. You are responsible for maintaining the gear in addition to communicating with the parents on your team and keeping the apprised of changes in your team’s activities. Mainly, we ask that practices be safe and fun for the participants.

 

Your role as a coach varies depending on which division you coach; the overall objective is to provide a practice and game environment that fosters a desire to continue the sport. 

If, at the end of the season, the player wants to play again next year - you've succeeded as a coach. 

  

GET OVER THE BAD CALL. MOVE ON. 

Our game officials are mostly comprised of high school students. Some of those students may be earning community service credit to apply towards high school graduation, some may be donating their time to the community, some may be earning some gas money for their new cars. Officials will make bad calls. Prepare for it. Anticipate it. Do not criticize the officials; they have been instructed to have little tolerance for being mocked and yelled at during games. Game officials have the authority to eject disruptive individuals from EYSA events. This includes coaches. Our expectation is that you will treat game officials with respect and appreciation for the time they are committing to our program, regardless of their “officiating”, coaches are prohibited from openly criticizing game officials, regardless of the circumstances. Under no circumstances is openly criticizing an official an acceptable practice. If an official has the slightest perception that they’ve been criticized by a coach, that coach has failed at complying with this requirement.