Our program depends on the commitment and sacrifice of many volunteers. They devote a substantial amount of their time and energy to support our youth sports program.

For example, consider the time our coaches devote. They attend 10 hours of practice per week during pre-season and attend OCJAAF and SOC Patriots meetings and training sessions. During the season, they participate in six hours of practice per week and attend games every Saturday. On top of this, most coaches spend additional time each week preparing for games by participating in coaches’ meetings, reviewing game films and scouting upcoming opponents. They also spend time talking with parents and their players outside of practice and helping SOC Patriots with activities such as Patriot Football Camp, Physicals, Equipment Day, etc. Please click on the volunteer tab to see updated information on the $100.00 requirement related to volunteering. The  positions below are exempt for the $100.00 refundable fee for volunteer hours.

We ask our parents to volunteer in support of the program as well. Here are some examples of jobs for which we need volunteers:

Team Manager: This is a critical position on each team. Among other things, they keep the team roster, organize team volunteers, get the answer to every question, make sure parents are informed and arrange team activities. The Team Manager acts as the link between parents and the team’s coach.

Athletic Director: The Athletic Director is responsible for keeping records of participation in practice and attendance. Each team is assigned a team book that includes vital information and OCJAAF required documents. This book must be kept with the team at all times, including practices and games. The athletic director is responsible for this book.

Equipment Manager: The Team Equipment Manager helps with the issuance and collection of football equipment (i.e., helmet, shoulder pads, jersey, pants, etc.). He also is the custodian of the team box that has tools, spare parts and first aid supplies. Among other things, he may replace a broken chin strap or repair a broken helmet snap. The Team Equipment Manager must attend every game.

Game Day Compliance: The Game Day Compliance Volunteer for each team conducts the official weigh-in and equipment inspection before each home game and monitors the "must plays" for all games. Two Game Day Compliance volunteers are needed on the field for all home and away games.

Chain Gang: The Chain Gang works the chains during the game, which provides the best view in the house. Two Chain Gang volunteers are needed on the field for home games and one for away games.

Time Clock: Volunteers operate the scoreboard at each game. This involves starting and stopping the game clock and recording the score. At least one person is required for all home games to operate the time clock.

Team Photographer: The team photographer takes pictures at games and events for players and their families. They can also post their pictures on the Team Page and Picture Page of our website.

Banquet Organizer: The Banquet Organizer is in charge of the end of season celebration for their team. Each player is given a trophy and individual recognition is made of each participant.

Volunteering is a lot of fun. You get the chance to interact with other SOC Patriot family members and to contribute to the program. Without volunteers, we do not have a program and no football players or cheerleaders. Please do your part!