Photo courtesy of Clark Park Youth Soccer

The success of local community soccer programs depends on volunteer help. The fall season of Clark Park Youth Soccer begins on Sept. 22, and the program organizers are still looking for volunteer coaches.

It takes place on Saturdays at Clark Park, with kids ages 5 to 7 playing from 10:30 to noon, and ages 8 to 11 playing from noon to 1:30. Volunteer coaches will be asked to commit to being there most of the Saturdays through the season, until mid-November. The organizers try to assign three to four coaches to each team so that they always have backup. The program is especially in need of coaches to work with older kids from noon to 1:30 p.m. 

Clark Park Soccer is a non-competitive program, aimed at giving kids of any ability the opportunity to have fun, get some exercise, and learn the basic skills of the game. You can read more about the program here or email clarkparksoccer@yahoo.com if you’re interested.

Coaches of all ages and abilities are welcome; the only requirement is that you like to have fun!