If there's no coach, will rec soccer just say "sorry, you can't play"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, what an earth does this have to do with you signing up early? If no parents volunteer, you have no coaches you can’t play.

It seems like the kids who signed up and paid first should have priority to be put on teams over kids who signed up late instead of saying "oh there aren't enough kids from your school to form a team, sorry!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, what an earth does this have to do with you signing up early? If no parents volunteer, you have no coaches you can’t play.

It seems like the kids who signed up and paid first should have priority to be put on teams over kids who signed up late instead of saying "oh there aren't enough kids from your school to form a team, sorry!"

No. Most rec leagues for every sport are structured based on some geographic parameters. Elementary schools and grades are very common parameters. That way, kids on a team will be from a given area and will likely know a few kids on their team. They can get to and from games and practices much more easily because their family will live within the school draw area.

Solve the problem by volunteering. Very easy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is such a common problem in many leagues. Our league is desperate for volunteer coaches because they keep leaving after a season or two. Why would they do that?

Because parents use them for free babysitting.

And can’t be bothered to get off their lazy duff and get away from their phone.

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