What does an EmBe Volleyball coach do?

This program isn't possible without our amazing volunteer coaches. Our volunteers are much more than coaches -- they are mentors for our program participants and teaches not only volleyball skills but teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence in themselves. Male and female coaches are provided skill training, choreographed drills and weekly practice plans. We are also providing coaches with lessons about critical life skill that players can use on and off the court. The life skills are already added to the practice plans that you will be receiving. Each new coach is required to complete a background check and attend our pre-season meeting. This is where we will review the rule book, you can meet your other coaches and ask questions about our league and season. Once we receive your coach application, Makenna (Youth Development Manager) will assign you to a team, send you information on completing a background checks (this is required for all coaches) and will give you more information on the coach meeting which will take place in late December and early January.

Season starts the week of Jan 4th. Teams practice for one hour, one night a week and have 2 games, back to back, about every other Saturday for 10 weeks. Games will be held on Jan 23, Feb 6, Feb 20, March 6, & March 13 (tournament). On every team there will be two volunteer coaches and 10 or 11 players. A volunteer application and background check must be completed by all new EmBe volleyball volunteers. For returning coaches, background checks are completed every two years.

Team practice times and location vary. We will hold practice at EmBe Downtown, EmBe South, or a local gym. Our early practice slots (starting time anywhere between 5:30pm - 6:45pm) are reserved for the 3rd - 4th grade division. The 5th - 6th grade division will practice at start time between 6:45pm - 8:00pm. Clinics will start the week of January 18th, and will rotate until the end of the season. Clinics will be held at EmBe Downtown or EmBe South only on Mondays or Wednesdays. Teams will be scheduled for one practice/clinic per week.

All coaches must be committed to their team and be present at majority of practices and games during the season. Open communication with your team during the season is crucial for success.

If you have any questions regarding coaching or the EmBe Volleyball program, please email or call Youth Development Manager, Makenna Ewoldt at mewoldt@embe.org or 605-299-2510.

Winter 2027 EmBe Volleyball Coach Application