Path 2: Event-Based Volunteering (Clocking Hours)

If you cannot commit to a season-long leadership role, you can still fulfill your requirement through event-based service. We’ve replaced the 15-hour rule with task-based credits applied directly to your fee.

Each shift you complete will be tracked and credited to your player’s account until the $400 deposit is fully earned back.

Important Deadlines & Policies

• The Deadline: All approved roles must be confirmed, or service hours clocked, by January 1st to receive a deposit refund.
• Per-Player Requirement: To ensure full support for our programming, the work deposit and service requirements apply to each participating player.
• Forfeiture: If a role is not filled or service is not completed by the deadline, the $400 deposit is retained by the club to hire professional staff.
• Post-Deadline Work: Service performed after January 1st will be treated as paid service opportunities, and families will be paid for their services at a set hourly rate.

Getting Started

• VIEW OPEN LEADERSHIP ROLES
• VIEW EVENT-BASED VOLUNTEERING
• EXPLORE CURRENT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Covers the cost of a player’s kit. New uniforms are required every other year. 2025 is the start of a new two-year uniform cycle.

Atomic is committed to delivering a high-level soccer experience, and that starts with our Coaching Staff. All of our coaches are either USSF Grassroots Certified, or actively working toward these credentials. All are also required to complete the National “Safe Sport Certification” as well as “Heads Up – Concussion Protocol” Certification. We pair this with a comprehensive training curriculum and a library of age-appropriate session plans to help coaches run effective, high-quality trainings.

We work closely with our coaches to ensure they understand the “why” behind each session and are implementing training that supports proper player development.

We emphasize six key characteristics in our Coaching Philosophy:

1. 1. Positivity – Coaches focus on encouragement and building CONFIDENCE. Players thrive in environments where they feel supported.
   2. Patience – Development is a process. We teach coaches to meet players where they are and guide them with understanding and consistency.
   3. Organization – Every session should be well thought-out and executed with clear structure, minimizing downtime and maximizing learning.
   4. Fun – When kids enjoy training, they stay motivated and engaged. Fun is essential for long-term growth.
   5. Clear Communication – Coaches must deliver instructions in a way that’s easy to understand and adjust based on player age and comprehension.
   6. Creativity – Great coaches find new ways to challenge and inspire players, adapting activities to meet their team’s unique needs.

Indoor leagues & Tournaments are a highly encouraged part of the soccer experience at ATOMIC. For many players, these experiences will become some of their most treasured childhood memories.

Indoor Leagues & Tournament Selection

Indoor Leagues and tournaments are not required for Academy and Sparks age groups however they are encouraged to join a few throughout the year. All U9–U18 are required to participate in at least two tournaments throughout the year & indoor leagues.

You can explore UYSA-sanctioned tournaments here:
https://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/sanctioned-tournaments/

Indoor Leagues & Tournament Fees

Indoor Leagues and Tournaments are not included in the club dues. These fees will be invoiced separately and must be paid within 10 days of the team registering for the event and will be non-refundable. Costs will vary depending on the event and are divided evenly among participating players.

Fees include:

• League or Tournament Registration Fee (including any GotSport or processing fees)

• Coach’s Travel Expenses (for approved travel tournaments only)

• Atomic Team Buffer Fee Policy: All non-club transactions will include a $5 buffer fee. This fee goes into a team-specific account and is used to cover unexpected expenses throughout the season.