Generally, a team will require, at minimum, a Coach and a Manager (we are not averse to there being 2 people in each role on a team and often find it works better if people can't make certain games). The roles are different and are described below:
The Coach role mainly involves the on-field work.
The Coach is in charge of taking the training sessions and running the matchdays. Training sessions should comprise of a warm up (10-15 mins), a game activity that displays the skill to be practiced (20 mins) and a game situation involving the skill in open play (20 mins). Teams generally are assigned a training zone with another team at that age or a similar age - we encourage you to interact with the coach of the other team in your area and end the session with a game against them.
The Manager role is more concerned with the off-field and admin activities. Generally, a manager will be the first point of communication for parents and the go to between the team and the Board/Executive Committee.
Managers may also devise schedules for tasks to be shared among team parents (kit wash, ground official duties, half time fruit rosters etc.) and will provide match reports on games back to the wider club, which are distributed via our Facebook Group.
At the Divisional (U13+) and Senior levels, the Manager is also required to input the teamsheets into the online teamsheet system - refer to the Football Queensland Teamsheet Guide Book for instructions. Please note all players must be registered in PlayFootball (with a current passport-style photo) and be fully paid or on an approved payment plan with SUFC.