Alone we can do so little;

together we can do so much.

-Helen Keller

Featured Volunteer Opportunities

Winter Cup Volunteers

CCA’s biggest event of the year, is coming January 20-21 and we need your help!

Winter Cup is a time to reconnect with our current CCA players between soccer seasons, as well as cultivate relationships with new refugee players and their families.

WHERE:
Le Five Indoor Soccer Facility: 3940 Seaport Blvd Suite 200, West Sacramento

WHEN:
Jan. 20: Boys’ tournament
U10s: 8:00am-12:00pm
U12s & U14s: 10:30am-6:00pm

Jan. 21: Girls’ tournament
U16s: 11:30am-5:30pm

 

COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, AND SPONSORS NEEDED!
Interested in coaching? Please contact Becca Voight

Learn about and register for the various volunteer opportunities by clicking this link: Volunteer for Winter Cup

Sponsor youth to be able to participate in Winter Cup by clicking this link: Sponsorship Opportunities

Head Soccer Coach

Primary Responsibility:

To provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for your players, while teaching character, sportsmanship, and both individual and team skills.

Commitment:
2 seasons-
Fall season (Aug to Nov/Dec)

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Assistant Soccer Coach

Primary Responsibility:
To help provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for your players, while assisting the head coach teach character, sportsmanship, and both individual and team game skills.

Commitment:
2 seasons-
Fall season (Aug to Nov/Dec)
Spring season (Feb to May/June)

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If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out an application.

Volunteer Application

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are CCA’s highest needs?

1. Volunteers including:

  • male and female head and assistant soccer coaches
  • male head and assistant cricket coach

2. Funding to subsidize player registration costs

3. Sports Equipment

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      Does CCA accept used sports equipment?

      During the months of June, July, Dec. & Jan. CCA accepts the following gently used equipment:

      • size 4-5 soccer balls
      • pop-up soccer goals
      • youth shin guards
      • goalie gloves
      • cricket bats and balls

      Please email Heather if you have a donation for CCA to consider.

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      Who are CCA players?

      Refugee youth ages 7-19 primarily from Afghanistan and Syria. In addition, American youth whose parents are coaching or volunteering at a high level are considered for participation.

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      If I coach, can my kid(s) play on my team?

      Most likely yes, based on appropriate age and skill level.

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      When do the different athletic programs run?

      Cricket: 9 months

      • School year

      Soccer: 9 months

      • Try-outs for fall competitive soccer teams happen in May (June for recreational teams).
      • Both recreational and competitive soccer practices start in mid-August & mid-Feb.
      • Recreational games run Sept. to mid-Nov. for fall and March to mid-May for spring
      • Competitive games run Sept. to mid- Dec. for fall and March to June for spring
      • Soccer teams stay together for at least one fall and spring season (exception would be U16s which don’t always participate in the season during which Ramadan falls).

      Girls’ Run Team: 6 months

      • Sept. to Nov. and then again March to May (with a break for Ramadan)