RECREATION COACHES

Our coaches are parents, former players, family members, and friends of the community looking to provide young players with a fun and active experience in the game of soccer. Our goal at Arkansas Rising Recreation is to create a fun, nurturing environment for our players to develop their love for the game and create lasting friendships and a lifetime of memories.

Becoming a Volunteer Coach

Please complete the following action steps if you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach with Arkansas Rising:

`1. Complete the Coaching Interest Form (see below)

2. Complete Recreation Coach Form to be received via PlayMetrics

3. Our staff will connect you with the GotSport Platform and instructions on how to complete the Background Screening required by US Soccer and Arkansas Rising.

4. Coach Education

Mandatory: SafeSport is a program designed to keep athletes of all sports safe from misconduct. This online course is focused on protecting minors from misconduct and abuse. Arkansas Rising believes that education and awareness are vital in eliminating misconduct in sport.
Recommended: US Grassroots Course - Free Online Introduction to Coaching Module