Volunteer

Thank you for volunteering to coach this season! As part of our league’s requirements, all coaches must complete a background check before the season begins. We’ve partnered with Sterling Volunteers to manage this process online.

This initial form goes to our registration coordinator. Once teams are finalized, and rosters are sent out, you’ll receive an email from Sterling Volunteers with the background check instructions and link. Please complete it promptly, as processing takes a few days. The check itself takes under five minutes to complete. If there are any concerns with the results, we’ll reach out directly; otherwise, “no news is good news.” If you don’t receive the email within a week of receiving your roster or encounter access issues, contact us at OdellRegistration@Outlook.com for help.

Returning Coaches: Background checks and badges are valid for one year. Check your badge’s expiration date. If it expires before the last game of the season, please apply for a new badge. If it expires afterward, you may continue using it this season.

New Coaches: After completing the background check, please email a headshot to OdellRegistration@Outlook.com for your badge photo. We cannot use photos uploaded to the Odell Rec Sports or Sterling Volunteers websites, as we use a different vendor for badges. Ensure your photo does not include sunglasses; a selfie works perfectly.

Assistant Coaches: If they lack a valid badge, please have them or the Head Coach submit the form below so we can initiate their background check.

Helpers: Parents stepping in occasionally for practice or a game do not need to complete the background check and badge process.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe and organized season!

Submit one color photo, taken in the last 6 months.
Use a clear image of your face.
Use a white or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines.
Submit a high-resolution photo that is not blurry, grainy, or pixelated.
Do not submit photocopies or digitally scanned photos.
Do not digitally retouch or change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence.
Have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.
Face the camera directly with full face in view
You cannot wear a hat or head covering unless you wear one for medical or religious purposes.
Images should be in a JPG format and Square in Size. 500px x 500px is best.