ANZA Soccer is a parent-run, parent-coached, not-for-profit club, and rely on wonderful parents to volunteer. Please reach out to your Age Group Coordinator to do so.
Team Parent
The team parent is responsible for:
- Internal communication for the team. They are the link between the Age Group Coordinator, the Team coach and parents. Create a phone / email tree for the team and send a weekly update with information about upcoming matches, snacks, notices from the committee. Please note: Parents should be blind copied in all communication
- Distribute uniforms at the start of each season and note the number down of each players jersey
- Arrange a fruit roster – one family each week in the team is responsible to bring fruit / healthy snacks for the whole team
- Note absences and inform the coach
- Note the awarding of the player of the week trophy (ensure it is evenly awarded to all members of the team)
Coach and Assistant Coach
The Coach and Assistant Coach are responsible for:
- Organising the players into a team, allocating each player an appropriate position, briefing the team in a constructive manner
- Warming up the team and doing some skills work with the payers before the match on Saturday
- During the match offer positive advice, encouragement and feedback to the players. Set an example of fair play
- Organise a substitution roster, all players should play equal time and at least half a match.
- Award the “Player of the Week ” trophy at the end of each match (ensure all players receive it equitably through the season)
- Liaise with team parent on absentees before each Saturday