Volunteer with MPRB Athletics

Volunteer coaches and instructors for youth sports are needed throughout the year for Citywide Youth Sports programs.

How do I become a coach?

Steps to becoming a Certified Coach

  1. Complete an application.
    2. Application
  2. Complete a background check (once per year, online). 
    3. Background Check
  3. Complete the CDC concussion awareness training (online, once every three years). Print or save a copy of your certificate and email it to Tim Grate at tgrate@minneapolisparks.org. 
    4. CDC Concussion Certification Awareness Training
  4. Agree to our coaches code of ethics (once per year, online).
    5. Review and Agree to the MPRB's Coaches Code of Ethics
  5. Attend preseason meetings or trainings (as determined by the Youth Sports Department and/or Recreation Center Directors). 

Spring/Summer: 

  • Gymnastics/Tumbling: March-May 
  • Baseball: April-July 
  • Softball: May-July Tee Ball: Spring/Summer 
  • Track & Field: May-June 
  • Soccer: spring leagues 


Fall: 

  • Soccer: August-October 
  • Volleyball: October-December 
  • Flag Football: Fall Leagues 


Winter: 

  • Basketball: December-March 
  • Hockey: December-February
  • Wrestling: December-March
  • Ice Skating: December-February


Tips and Tools for Coaches

Schedule Grid
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Tim Gratetgrate@minneapolisparks.org

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