08/17/2026
A Reminder About Our Volunteers ❤️🖤
We need to take a moment to remind everyone of something that can sometimes get lost in the stress and emotions of youth sports:
The people volunteering their time to this program are just that, volunteers.
We are not here because we are getting paid. We are here because we care about these kids and this program.
Our coaches, board members, team parents, concession workers, event volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes are giving countless hours of their personal time to make this season possible. We leave our own families, rearrange work schedules, miss dinners, give up evenings and weekends, answer messages at all hours, solve problems, organize events, and handle countless things most people never see.
We understand that parents will have questions and concerns. We understand that emotions can run high when it comes to our children. But being frustrated does not give anyone permission to be disrespectful, demanding, or unkind to the people who are donating their time.
You may not always agree with every decision. Things may not always go perfectly. Mistakes will happen. But please remember that the person on the other side of your frustration is another parent, another community member, and another human being who chose to step up and help.
Without volunteers, there is no youth sports program. There are no coaches. No concessions. No events. No organized practices or game-day operations. No one behind the scenes making sure our kids have the opportunity to play, cheer, compete, learn, and make memories.
We don't expect recognition or praise. But we do expect basic respect.
Before sending an angry message, making a disrespectful comment, speaking poorly about the person coaching your child, or taking your frustration out on a volunteer, please remember why we're all here.
For the kids.
We are ALWAYS looking for more volunteers and parent engagement. Please ask us how you can get involved, especially if there are things you believe you can bring to the program outside of what their coaches are already providing. We want the kids to have every opportunity available.♥️
Let's show them what teamwork, appreciation, respect, and community are supposed to look like, not only on the field or sidelines, but in the way we treat the people standing beside us. ❤️🖤
Thank you,
Kris Evans
LYFCA Treasurer/Secretary