Arlington Travel Soccer Club

Parent Roles

AIR Parent Roles

CO-MANAGERS - Acts as liaison between coach and parents Ensure the coach and parents are well informed on policy matters. Facilitates governance queries through the correct channelsAttends WAGS meetings and act as liaison between team and organization at such events. Ensures all coach, players, and parents are provided with accurate game and practice schedules. Communicates team information to parents to ensure that everyone is aware of team activities. Coordinates with the coach and parents on team activities. Contact : Doug W. & Nancy

COLLEGE SUPPORT for COACH: Help with team college brochure, website player profiles, etc. Contact:

FIELD CONDITION MANAGER -Refers to detailed instructions available on the ATSC website. The home team must have field ready for play, including nets/flags, or forfeit the game. Checks fields on Wednesday or Thursday prior to every home game to ensure grass is cut and lines are clear. Notifies Arlington County should the grass need to be cut or lines drawn. Sets up and takes down nets and flags for all week night and Saturday home games (Arlington County only does this for Sunday games) except Bluemont, TJ Upper and Chesterfield where nets remain in place. Flags and nets need to be returned to equipment boxes onsite after last game at Kenmore, Quincy, VA Highlands and Wakefield . Nets and flags at Greenbriar in equipment room; facility monitor onsite 30 minutes before the first game and the conclusion of the last game. Teams that do not have their own nets and flags (that’s us) can borrow a set from ATSC by calling Lizzy (703-241-0309). Contact: Galo

FIRST AID- Can be certified in CPR and First Aid; bring ice to games.Contact: Alternate:

FUNDRAISING- Develops different fundraising ideas for the team.Where applicable, works with the other Fundraising Coordinators in the age group to develop fundraising strategies for the entire age group to be split equally among the three teams. Collects and communicates different fundraising options with the entire team. Initiates and arranges fundraising activities for the team. Contact:

GAME BOOK-Contact the other team at least 72 hour prior to game to verify the directions to the field are correct on the web site and to decide uniform colors. Report information to coach and co-manager (uniform for game and if there are any directions changes). After each game, call WAGS rep to report the game score and to report any yellow or red cards issued. Bring manual to ALL games (at least 20 minutes prior to start of game) for referee review. Contact: Doug W. Alternate: Monique

KEEPER OF TENT- Transports, stores & sets up the team tent as needed. Contact: Galo

PHOTOGRAPHER-Takes team and individual photos throughout the season for each player. Contact: Doug M.

REGISTRAR- Accountable for player and league registration and for state cup registration. Coordinates with team families to collect player registration information. Responsible to get player and coach passes signed in a timely manner. Work with league representative to ensure that the team and players get properly registered, on time for each season. Contact: Melissa

SOCIAL COORDINATOR- Plans any team social event, including barbecues, parties, pizza outings, etc.

Coordinates and communicates all social events to coach(es) and team. Coordinates dining plans (if required) and any non-soccer activities during tournaments. Contact: Laura

TEAM WEBSITE- Maintain/ update the team website w/ emphasis on current team/player info. Contact:

TOURNAMENT COORDINATORS- Collaborates with coach. Registers the team for the determined tournament(s), including application, coordinating fee with Treasurer, picking up team information the night before tournament, providing game schedules and directions to each family.Serves as primary point of contact between team and tournament officials. Obtains and manages team notebook while at tournaments. Arranges hotels for team for away tournaments. Works with other teams as requested by coach on arrangements. Coordinates with Social coordinator for tournament dinners and other activities while team is away. Manages paperwork for guest players Contacts: Barb and Monique

TREASURER-Plans team yearly budget (non-club paid) for legacy account Collects team monies from each family at the beginning of year and other times that money collection is required. Contact: Deb W.

TSL (TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP LIAISON) -Communicates positive reinforcement to parents, players, coaches throughout the season.Sets precedent for positive outlook on season.Manages spectator sidelines including ensuring the spectator line. Must sign Game Report Card and attend game. Must be the “cooler head” should sideline behavior become extreme.Attends training as required and any hearings if an incident occurs. Contact: Susan A. Alternate: Jim A.

UNIFORM MANAGER- Orders new and replacement uniforms for team, and distribute same. Keeps track of location and condition of team spares. Contact: Mitch

WAGS VOLUNTEER- Available to the league as the designated team volunteer should they require assistance with special projects during the season. Contact:

WINTER OFF-SEASON COORDINATOR- Coordinates indoor soccer/ futsal in the winter for the team. This involves coordination with the other age group teams, finding a league, registration, forming teams at the advice of the coaches, maintaining the schedule, communication with parents and everything else. Contact: Jane