Frequently Asked Questions About Our Recreation Program
How do I become a volunteer coach?
- Complete the portion on the registration form that asks what position you would like to volunteer for: Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Groundskeeper
- Indicate what coaching certification you may already possess (FSL can assist any volunteer with gaining the appropriate certifications)
- Complete a backround check and fingerprinting with the appropriate agency (Sagem Morpho)
The FSL depends on volunteers stepping forward to share their time and talents with our children. Please consider becoming a volunteer in our organization..
What equipment will my child need to play soccer?
- Cleats are not required, but all players must wear shin guards in order to participate
- Safety goggles must be worn by any player required to wear corrective lenses
- Parents will need to purchase a uniform kit from GotSoccer
- Soccer balls are provided by FSL to all pre-K and Kindergarten players. All other grades supply their own soccer balls
When are games played?
- Games are scheduled to be played on Saturday mornings, beginning in September and continuing into the middle of November, concluding before Thanksgiving for the fall season. For the Spring Season we start first Saturday in April and finish my mid June.
What are the game times?
- Game times cannot be established until after registration is complete
- Generally, games will be scheduled between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
When will I be contacted by the coach?
- Parents that have volunteered to coach in our recreation program will meet during the month of August
- Coaches should contact you by the last week of August with details about the upcoming season
- Check the FSL website: www.freeholdsoccer.com regularly for additional information regarding the season
When, and where, will practices be held?
- Practice times and locations are at the discretion of each individual coach.
- FSL cannot accommodate requests by parents for specific practice days and times
Can I request that my son be placed with a specific team or coach?
- FSL is unable to accommodate specific requests for team/coach assignments
- Consideration is given to place children on teams based upon their school, as well as experience in the game
- FSL makes every effort to create teams that are equal in roster size, as well as distribute experienced players throughout each age division
Where are games played?
- All games take place at the following locations:
Michael J. Tighe Park - Jackson Mills Road Soccer Complex, located on Jackson Mills Road
Opatut Park, East Freehold Road.
Can I choose any number I want for the jersey?
Yes, for recreation soccer it is permitted for multiple members on a team to have the same number. Many children love the number 1, no problem.
If we only have 2 jerseys, how will they determine which team wears which jersey for games?
Your coach will let you know before every game whether to wear white or blue. Socks and shorts will always be black.
What if I get the wrong size?
It will be your responsibility to contact WeGotSoccer and work out any discrepancies in orders. We formed a relationship with WeGotSoccer as we believe their work ethic and quality is best in class and gives our league, our children and our parents the best quality and customer service in the industry.