Oregon City Soccer Club

Helpful Hints for Coaches

These aren’t official rules — just helpful ideas and reminders that other coaches have found useful over the years.

Note: OCSC does not provide trophies for teams.
Most teams like to celebrate the season with a small token for the kids. This is not required by OCSC, but here are a couple of options coaches often use:
Canby Trophies (Local Option): Great customer service, quick turnaround, affordable. canbytrophies.com – Ask for Kym.
Crown Trophy (Beaverton): A larger store with more customization options. crowntrophy.com
Crown Trophy Order Flyer: Please find the attached flyer with all the ordering information you need: Order Flyer (PDF)
Hint from past coaches: Some teams choose medals instead of trophies (cheaper, easier to store for families).

Schedule: Please check the schedules on game day for last minute changes.
Field Setup: Arrive early and bring an extra parent to help with goals and corner flags. It makes the first 10 minutes of practice/game much smoother.
Communication: Use apps like TeamSnap, Stack Team, BandApp or even a group text to keep parents in the loop. Consistent communication = fewer surprises.
Weather Prep: Ask players to bring a change of socks/shoes for wet days. Saves time and avoids complaints about cold feet.
Shared Snacks: Not required, but some teams rotate snack duty. Works best if you assign a parent coordinator early.

Scheduled Days: Pictures are scheduled for specific days each season (dates will be sent out to coaches).
Location: Usually held at the fields before/after games or during a scheduled session.
Tip: Remind parents that pictures run smoother if players arrive in full uniform and on time.
Orders: Families can order individual or team photos directly through Olive Photography’s order forms. Families may also place orders after viewing the photos, as there are no retakes or refunds available.
Hint from past coaches: Bring a Sharpie so you can help kids write names on order envelopes if parents forget.
Olive Photography | Photographer | 489 North Holly Street, Canby, OR, USA

Celebrations: A simple pizza party at a local park or restaurant is always a hit.
Coach Gifts: Many teams will organize a small thank-you gift for coaches (Coffee gift card, team photo signed by players, etc.). Not expected, but fun.
Hint from past coaches: If you do a party, hand out medals/trophies there — it makes it feel more special.

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Oregon City, Oregon 97045
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