In addition to a team’s assigned coaches, each team may have support to help during practices, games, and with team administration. Admin Support personnel must be related to a player or coach on the team (parent, sibling, etc.).
Because there is no background check or other risk management requirement for support personnel, there are limitations regarding their involvement. They may:
- Assist the coaches by following the coaches’ instruction in practices and games
- Assist with practice drills
- Help with administration such as coordinating snacks, scorekeeping, or other team-related events (as instructed by the head or assistant coach)
Admin Support personnel may not:
- Make coaching decisions during a game or practice. They must be instructed by a coach.
- Participate in a practice or game without a coach present
- Lead/coach a game or practice
*Admin Support personnel volunteering for the purpose of coordinating team communication must complete a volunteer registration and be assigned to the roster to gain access to the team email function.
Admin Support volunteers are helpers for the coaching staff. If a support person does not follow the guidelines set out for them or is not responsive to a coach’s request, there is no obligation for the coaching staff to continue to use that individual as an aide.
If any questions arise about a support volunteer, they should be directed to the program commissioner.