To do list
Coach's Corner 1 of 4

1. To do list


The Club is run completely by volunteers. The Committee, Team Managers and a host of other helpers do so through a shared passion to bring the fun of football to all participants. If you are able to help your team's manager with any of the tasks below, then please speak to them in the first instance:

TypeTaskEstimated time to completeWhen / how often needs doing
CoachingTraining preparation - drills etc15 minutesEvery week that doing training
CoachingDeliver training session90 minutes in winter (15 mins prep, 60 minute session, 15 minute clear up / talk to parents) -&- 120 minutes in summer (as above but 90 minute session)Every week that doing training
CoachingManage team on matchday15 minute setup (home only) -&- 30 minute warm up -&- 50-90 minute match (depending on age group) -&- Award player of the match -&- 15 minute clear up (home only)Every week that have a match
CoachingEnsure have FA Level 1, Emergency First Aid, Safeguarding qualifications and current CRC checkLevel 1 = 3 weekends to complete course -&- First aid = 3 hours -&- Safeguarding = 3 hours -&- CRC = 2 hoursLevel 1 is a one off -&- First aid, safeguarding and CRC are renewed every 3 years
AdminEnsure new players fill out temporary registration form and send through to Chair5 minutesWhenever new player joins
AdminEmail Matchday Secretary to book pitches10 minutesAt start of season / when fixtures are released. As and when other home fixtures scheduled by league
AdminLiaise with other managers in the club if sharing a pitch to decide who has earlier / later KO2 minutesEvery week that have a home match
AdminOrganise referee5 minutesEvery week that have a home match
AdminCommunicate match details to parents -&- Check player availability10 minutesEvery week that have a match
AdminCommunicate match details to opposition manager5 minutesEvery week that have a home match
AdminEnsure have volunteer to be assistant referee (U12 upwards only)5 minutesEvery week that have a match
OtherPut up and take down respect barriers10 minutesEvery week that have a home match
AdminPay referee (usually £20) and email Treasurer for refund1 minuteEvery week that have a home match
AdminText match score to Whole Game System1 minuteEvery week that have a match
AdminLogon to Whole Game System after match and fill in stats5 minutesEvery week that have a match
OtherDo match reports -&- Take photos -&- Post on website1 hourEvery week that have a match
AdminEnsure first aid kit correctly stocked - email Matchday Secretary if missing anything5 minutesMonthly
AdminAttend Managers Meetings90 minutesEvery 6-8 weeks
AdminEnter tournaments - select tournaments, check player availability, collect money from parents3 hours over a couple of weeksEvery year, usually Jan-March time
AdminEnsure parents aware of club events. Answer questions or signpost parents to who can answer questions15 minutesEvery week
AdminChoosing end of season award winners and text to go on individual player certificates2 hoursOnce a season, usually around May time
AdminArranging friendlies for free weekends when you feel the players need a run out15 minutesUsually pre-season and a few throughout the season
AdminEnsure have enough player of the match medals. Email Treasurer if need more5 minutesWhenever down to last few medals
AdminEnsure have enough equipment for training and matchdays10 minutesNot something you will need to do very often, more case of letting us know if you don't have enough balls / bibs / cones etc
AdminEnsure players all have correct kit5 minutesNot something you will need to do very often, just a case of noticing if girl not wearing correct kit or letting us know when you have run out