Grassroots Team Roles:
Team Manager
Each team, indicated by age group and color (i.e. U5 Black) will have 1 team manager who will move with the players through each session
Read, understand and follow the Code of Conduct
Arrive early, appropriately dressed (in RKS issued colored “Team Manager” shirt)
Gather the team at the beginning of each session ensuring all participants are ready to play
On signal from the timekeeper, move the team to the next station according to the Season Session Guide
Help station coach convey training session to players, and keep players attentive and engaged
Help coordinate parent volunteers to ensure
- field lining responsibilities are met - based on field lining schedule provided
- equipment responsibilities are met
Station Coach
Each team will have a station coach who will lead the team through warm-up, and will run the station at which the team begins the session - the station coach remains stationary at his station, and each team will rotate through their station
Read, understand and follow the Code of Conduct
Read through the Season Session Guide and understand the content of the planned sessions
Arrive early, appropriately dressed (in RKS issued White “Station Coach” shirt), and ready to demonstrate and participate
Coordinate with team manager and equipment set up volunteers to set up the equipment required to run the station
Facilitate the station, encouraging proper technique and passing on coaching notes to each team that rotates through in increments as outlined in the Season Session Guide
Field Lining
Re-paint field lines at some point during scheduled week
Equipment
Ensure station coach has all required equipment and help set up station prior to session start time
Ensure all equipment is returned neatly to the RKS shed at the end of each session
Timekeeper
One timekeeper per session will signal rotation times and session conclusion according to the Session Season Guide
Parents / Spectators
Read, understand and follow the Code of Conduct
Ensure players are properly equipped and ready to participate in every team function
Support and empower players to take responsibility for their own preparedness, including ensuring they arrive on time for team functions
Provide positive encouragement for the team, celebrate accomplishments and support through struggles, and encourage fellow spectators to do the same
Participants
Read, understand and follow the Code of Conduct
Respect the authority of the coaching staff and other volunteers, appreciate their efforts that allow you to play soccer
Make every effort to attend all sessions, unless impossible due to illness or emergency
Give 100% effort on the field at all sessions
Arrive on time, dressed appropriately with all required equipment
