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Get Involved w/SYAA

SYAA relies on volunteers for everything we do. Let us know if you’re interested in helping out in anyway, and we’ll find a fit for you!

  • Property & Equipment Maintenance

    Building upkeep, cleaning, and minor repairs

  • General Field Maintenance

    Cutting grass, lining fields, installing goal nets, etc.

  • Concession Stand Duty

    Management or staffing of food production

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    Equipment Managers

    Maintain stock of inventory for teams

  • Team Managers

    Assists coaches w/team organization & communication

  • Sponsorship Outreach

    Help promote SYAA to potential sponsors or advertisers

  • SYAA Board of Directors (all sports)

    Assist in running the SYAA organization

  • Support Referee Training

    In-house, youth referee training program


Coaching

Coaches & Assistant Coaches are needed at all levels - recreational, advanced, and select travel. SYAA will provide training through nationally recognized programs if requested.

Responsibilities of a coach:

  • Manage teams at age levels U4 to U16
  • Run one practice per week and one game on Saturdays (All games and practices are held at SYAA’s fields)
  • Teach basic skills as outlined by the Director of Coaching. Training is available where requested
  • Communicate to team parents with help from your Asst. Coach and Team Manager
  • Display good sportsmanship and promote SYAA’s philosophy of everyone plays and has fun.

Advanced Recreational Division Coaching

In addition to the Recreational expectations above:

  • Run practices 1 or 2 times a week and one game on Saturdays.
  • Participate in Tidewater Advanced Soccer League with travel to Hampton Roads and northern North Carolina for away matches on Saturdays.
  • Take part in new player evaluations

Travel Coaches

In addition to the requirements above:

  • Set and run a weekly training schedule as suiting the team ambitions
  • Continue training and skill building in the off season
  • Coaching certifications expected and courses are paid for where needed
  • Equal playing time for players not required, but encouraged when possible.

Sponsorship & Donations

There are many opportunities for you to invest in our youth programs.

Please contact Vito with any questions

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