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Team Parent

A team parent acts as a vital link between the coach, players, and other parents/family members, often supporting the coaches with the handling of non-coaching logistics and communication. This often frees up the coach to focus on the team. The team parent helps with tasks like scheduling, communication, organizing team events, and ensuring smooth game-day operations. The level of involvement for the team parent is dependent upon the coach and the level of support requested or needed.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Communication: 

  • Distributing information from coach to families, and vice versa. This includes practice schedules, game schedules, important announcements, and reminders. 
    • This may be completed through social media posts or apps like Team Reach.

Logistics: 

  • Coordinating volunteer assignments, snack schedules, team dinners, and other tasks as needed or requested.  

Game Day Support:

  • Assisting with set-up, organization, and ensuring smooth game day operations. 

Team Building:

  • Helping players and families get to know each other, organizing team gatherings such as team dinners, and fostering a positive team environment. 
    • Team dinners can be held in players homes or the cafeteria can be requested to be used. See Mrs. Wills (jwills@rsu18.org) for the reservation form.
    • Often, teams will schedule team dinners the day prior to a game.

Fundraising & Recognition:

  • Helping with fundraising efforts, coordinating gifts for coaches, and organizing team celebration events. 

Benefits of Having a Team Parent:

  • Coach Focus: Allows coaches to concentrate on coaching and player development.
  • Improved Communication: Ensures information is disseminated effectively and promptly.
  • Organized Team Environment: Helps create a well-organized and positive team atmosphere.
  • Family Involvement: Encourages family participation and engagement. 

In essence, the team parent is a crucial volunteer role that contributes significantly to the overall success and enjoyment of the team experience for everyone involved. 

Thank you in advance for volunteering.

All Sports Boosters