TEAM MANAGER

Team Parent Training

Step 1 – Volunteer Registration and Training

• Complete volunteer registration on our website: AYSO73.org.

• Complete required online trainings on eTrainU (see Volunteer page):

  • AYSO Safe Haven

  • Concussion Awareness

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  • New Fingerprinting requirement

Team Parent Duties

• Pictures (Fall only)

  • Distribute picture packets.

  • Remind families of picture day details.

• Snacks and communication

  • Create a snack schedule and ask about allergies.

  • Help the coach by reminding parents to cheer players and let coaches coach.

  • Promote a positive sideline at all times.

• Uniforms

  • Help the coach hand out uniforms using the uniform info sheet.

  • Line players up smallest to largest when distributing; uniforms are numbered by size.

• Field and equipment

  • Make sure the area is clean after every game and practice.

    • Ask the snack family to bring a trash bag.

  • Saturday games:

    • First teams of the day: put up nets and U6/U8 goal posts.

    • Last teams of the day: take down nets and goal posts after your game.

• Game preparation and banners

  • Help the coach fill out lineup cards before each game.

  • For team banners (Fall):

    • No player last names or jersey numbers (for safety).

    • Clearly display Region 73 and your sponsor name.

• Volunteers and postseason eligibility

  • Help the coach find team volunteers (referees, team helpers, etc.).

  • Help track referee points so your team can qualify for region playoffs.

• End‑of‑season items (optional)

  • Take a team vote about trophies and collect money if the team decides to purchase them.

  • Organize an end‑of‑season party (some sponsors offer discounts).

  • Coordinate a coach gift to thank them for volunteering.

• Team culture

  • Help keep practices and games positive, even when results are not what the team hopes for.

  • Focus on fun, learning, and team building.

  • Encourage parents to support the coach; they already have a big task with coaching and communication.

  • The Region 73 Board is always available to help.

Photos and Social Media

Encourage families to take photos and capture the fun:

• Pre‑season practices

• Opening Ceremony (Fall only)

• Games, huddles, high‑fives, coach–player interactions

• Post‑season parties, trophies, tunnels, and fun activities

Share your photos:

• Email great photos with a short caption to [email protected] so we can post them on our Facebook page.

• Share photos on your team website as well.

Helpful Information

• Team Central:

  • Many team resources are available on our website under Team Central at AYSO73.org.

• Sponsorships:

  • A $300 sponsorship payment and sponsorship form are due three weeks before the end‑of‑season games (at the latest).

• Trophies and parties:

  • Call local pizza places early in the season and ask about “AYSO trophy party” deals.

  • Some restaurants offer free pizza and drinks for AYSO kids during trophy parties.

  • These locations fill up quickly, so booking early is recommended.