Welcome to the OCPRD Coach Corner!
Coach Corner sponsored by Chick-fil-A Epps Bridge
Volunteers enable OCPRD to provide high-quality youth athletic programs that the people of Oconee County have come to expect. You can make a difference in our community by volunteering your time on the field.
Coaching Requirements - All volunteer youth athletic coaches must complete the following:
1. Register as a Volunteer Coach online through Community Pass:
Form Link: Community Pass
2. Complete and pass an online background screening:
Form Link: Oconee County P&R Background Screening Form
Volunteer Eligibility Criteria
3. Complete free online concussion training:
Course Link: CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
4. Complete the NYSCA Training (Attend One):
- Wednesday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at OVP
- Wednesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. at OVP
5. Volunteer Coach Clinic (Required):
- Soccer - Thursday, August 10 at OVP (U6 & U10 at 6 p.m.; U8 & U12-U15 at 7:15 p.m.)
- Flag Football - Thursday, August 10 in OVP Community Center (Micro and Mite 6 p.m.; Pee Wee, Major, and Senior at 7:15 p.m.)
For additional information on these OCPRD policies, please click below. If you have questions regarding these policies, please contact the Recreation Manager or Deputy Director.
Child Abuse - Mandatory Reporting
Concussions – Return to Play Act
Upcoming season - Fall 2023:
| OCPRD by the Numbers (2022) |
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| Youth Flag Football | 452 players | 49 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Tackle Football | 351 Players | 13 volunteer head coaches
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| Youth Cheerleading | 175 Players | 11 volunteer head coaches |
Youth Soccer (Fall & Spring)
| 2,397 players | 261 volunteer head coaches |
| Youth Basketball | 724 players | 92 volunteer head coaches |
| Totals | 4, 099 players | 426 volunteer head coaches |