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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are starting to create a Coaches FAQ list below, but it takes a while to put it all in order. So for now, besides the few questions below, please check the Coaches pages and the Region 88 Discussion Board.

Do we have to go to the Opening Ceremony?

In a word..YES.

No matter how many times you have been before, we strongly encourage ALL coaches and players to attend the Opening Ceremonies. It shows the strength of our soccer community, and is the one time our entire soccer family can be together to have one big party. It is extremely disapppointing to some players and families when only a few players show up for their team.

What is this new ID card?

To help keep the sidelines in order, we are requiring that ONLY the team coaches (and their players) are allowed in the coaches box. Starting this year, the coaches and assistant coaches in u10-u14 must wear an official Region 88 Coaches ID cards.

Once a coach fulfills all his coaching requirements, he or she will be sent an official ID card in the mail. Each coach will be also given a lanyard before the season begins, to hold the card.

What does the coach need to do for the Team Zone?

The username and passwords will be sent in mid-August. When you receive your account, please try to update your Team Info right away. (Team Zone Instructions for Coaches) . If you did not receive an account, please see the Team Zone FAQ list. .

In the Team Zone area, for your unique team, each coach will be able to:

  1. Edit your team information, such as team name, colors, contact info, etc
  2. Editing your parent's email list NEED THIS TO CREATE THE SNACKLIST
  3. Create a Snacklist for your team's schedule
  4. Print a Team Schedule
  5. Add a "News Item" to your Team web page
  6. Add a "Game Summary" to your Team web page
  7. Delete a News Item or Game Summary
  8. SCORELINE : Easily send in game scores

Details will be coming soon how to do all this.

What if I did not receive my coach's shirt, badge or need some field equipment?

Please email your Division Coordinator with what you need, and they will contact the Purchasing Coordinator. Do not contact thre Purchasing Coordinator directly.

Do we have to have a team banner?

Region 88 strongly recommends that all teams have a banner to show off during the opening parade and throughout the season. And this year, we are having our first "home-made" banner contest. Although the professional air-brushed banners are very nice and easy to have made, they tend to look very similar. We are offering cash prizes to the top teams for MAKING a unique creative banner. So urge your Team Coordinator and team to create a banner this year. See banner contest for details.

Do Asst Coaches need to submit a Volunteer form, and go to the Safe Haven and other clinics

Yes, they need to fulfill the same requirments as the Head Coach. See Coaching requirements.

I sent in my scores to SCORELINE but don't see the updates in the Team Zone. Why not?

If you do not set it up by the Wedensday after your game, please contact your Division Coordinator. They update the scores when they receive score confirmation from both coaches.

More question coming soon.

If you want to add a question, please send to webmaster@ayso88.org

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