Istrouma Sports is a gospel-centered sports ministry of Istrouma Baptist Church that intentionally creates opportunities to glorify God and make disciples through sports and recreation.
Our ministry thrives from those who volunteer their time to help us do sports a different way.
Coach @ Istrouma
Istrouma Sports is dependent on volunteer coaches. The number of teams in each division is determined by the number of coaches signed up to volunteer.
We equip our coaches so they feel prepared and comfortable in this environment. Please don’t hesitate to coach if you have never done so before.
Our volunteers will be expected to meet the coaches’ requirements and follow the coaches’ covenant throughout the season.
Indicate on your child’s registration and submit an application below if you are interested in volunteering as a head, assistant, or bench coach this season. Sign up as a head coach on registration to save some money!
Istrouma Sports has a four-step vetting process for head, assistant, and bench coaches.
Bench coaches must go through the vetting process because they’ll be on the sidelines with kids.
Applicants may not be asked to coach.
1. Application
All coaches must submit an application each season.
2. Background Check
Our background checks expire every two years. All new coaches must fill out a background check. Returning coaches will be notified if their form has expired.
3. Discussion
Istrouma will follow up with coaches once forms have been submitted.
4. Meeting
It is imperative for all volunteer coaches to attend one of our development meetings held on the first Saturday practice of each season. Coaches will benefit from discussion with others in their age divisions. Coaches will learn about practice tips, fundamentals of our sports ministry, and division rules. Coaches who are unable to attend will need to watch a recap of the meeting and submit a report.
COACH APPLICATION
BACKGROUND CHECK
Coaching Resources
[ LINEUPS – BASEBALL + SOFTBALL ]
[ SEASON REPORT – FLAG FOOTBALL ]
[ SEASON REPORT – VOLLEYBALL ]
Volunteer @ Istrouma
WHAT WE OFFER
5U Basketball: winter
Baseball: spring
Softball: spring
Boys Basketball: summer
Girls Basketball: summer
Flag Football: fall
Volleyball: fall
HOW YOU CAN SERVE
Cart Driver
Concession Stand
Cooking team
Greeter
Maintenance (cutting grass, weed-eating, painting fields, etc.)
Officiating games: referee/umpire
Submit this form if you are unsure when or how you want to volunteer, or if you have a question.
