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 created by the Volleyball Program Coordinator. 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, Jessica (Volleyball Program Coordinator) 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 early January.

Teams practice for one hour, one night a week and have 2 games, back to back, about every other Saturday for 10 weeks. GAME SCHEDULE HAS NOT BEEN SET. On every team there will be two volunteer coaches and about 10 players. A volunteer application and background check must be completed by all new EmBe volleyball volunteers.

Team practice times and location vary. We will hold practice at EmBe Downtown, EmBe South, or a local Sioux Falls Elementary School. Our early practice slots (6pm or 6:30pm) are reserved for the 3rd - 4th grade division. The 5th - 6th grade division will practice at 7:15pm or 7:45pm. Clinics will start the week of January 27th 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 Volleyball Program Coordinator, Jessica at jbohl@embe.org or 605-800-5330.

Winter 2025 EmBe Volleyball Coach Application