Coaches’ Corner 

Welcome, Coaches! 

Thanks for stepping up! EYSA runs on amazing volunteers like you who help local kids learn, play, and have fun. 

Director of Coaches: Jared Campbell — jared.campbell@eysaeatonville.com 

Getting Started 

1. Register Sign up for the program you’re coaching and complete your background check (your coach code covers the fee). If you want to coach, just reach out to the Director of Coaches. 

 2. Attend the Coaches’ Meeting Held 1–2 weeks before each season. You’ll get: the rules, your practice slot, and your gear. Also a perfect time to meet board members and ask questions. 

 3. Contact Your Team When rosters are released, message families through Team Sideline, text, or email. Please contact all families by the Friday before practices begin. 

 4. Have Fun! We’re a rec league first. Wins are great — but smiling, learning kids are the real goal. 

 

Volunteer Requirements 

 • Background check: Required for all volunteers. 

 • Concussion quiz: Quick training to keep kids safe. 

 • Cardiac awareness: Coaches review basic safety info. 

FAQ 

Do coaches get perks? Yes! One player registration is refunded per team you coach (after the season and gear return). You also choose your team’s practice time and place. 

When do teams practice? Coaches choose their slot on a first come basis. Most practice twice a week for an hour, or you can do one two hour practice. 

Who can coach? Each team has a head coach and perhaps an assistant coach. Both must pass background checks. How do we handle playing time? EYSA is “everybody plays.” All players get equal playing time. 

Can I coach multiple teams? Yes — choose a primary and secondary team. Scheduling overlap may happen. 

What equipment do I get? We’ll give you a gear bag with everything you need. Please keep equipment in good shape and keep parents informed along the way. 

Coaching Role & Sportsmanship 

As a coach, your top job is building a fun, safe, encouraging space where kids fall in love with the game. If your players finish the season excited to return, you nailed it. 

Referees — many of them local teens — are learning too. They’ll miss calls occasionally. That’s okay! Please stay positive, supportive, and calm on the sidelines. Golden rule: If what you’re about to say might sound like criticism of a ref… skip it. We model sportsmanship so our kids learn it from us.