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While Club Sport teams are student led, coaches often have questions about how the Club Sports program is run and how the different forms of funding operate. Below you will find information on the common areas we receive questions about. We also invite you to view our Info for Clubs page so that you are aware of the expectations placed on any team that is looking to hire or currently employing a coach.

The Team/Coach Relationship

Unlike coaching at other levels, coaching a Club Sport Team at UConn is somewhat unique in that...

  • UConn Club Sports are student led organizations. This means that decisions about the team – often including practices, games, etc. - are made by the student members.
  • You are hired directly by the team members, not the University or any other entity.
  • You will have a great opportunity to influence the growth and development of the team – on and off the field.

The UConn Club Sports Council and Funding

The UConn Club Sports Council is the governing body for 41 clubs on campus. It is currently supported by a staff that includes a full-time Coordinator and a part-time graduate assistant in addition to undergraduates that serve in various positions. The UConn Club Sports Program partially funds member teams in good standing. The Team Officers are responsible for applying for funding and some things to know are:

  • Coaches are not authorized to commit or financially obligate the Team in any way.
  • Funding from the Club Sports Council is only available for the following types of expenses; Entry Fees, League Dues, Officials, Home Event Supplies, Facility Time and Team Equipment.
  • Teams must fulfill certain requirements, attend meetings and stay in constant communication with the Club Sports Office to remain in good standing and be eligible for funding.

Coaches Funding

Student members of the different club sports teams hire their coach(es) directly and are also responsible for the coach’s salary. Any payments for coaches should be agreed upon between the team and coach in advance and should be written into an agreement between the two parties. Teams can apply for funding for coach’s pay through the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). However, an application for funding from USG does not constitute a commitment of funds. Additional information to keep in mind includes:

  • The Undergraduate Student government limits the amount of funding available per coach per semester.
  • Clubs can apply for funding with the Undergraduate Student Government in the BEGINNING of the season.
  • Coaches will receive payment at the completion of services and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the written agreement between the Team and Coach.
  • If the Undergraduate Student Government does not grant funding or only partially funds this expense, the team will have to pay the coaches salary though other sources.
  • Under no circumstances is the University responsible for the payment of compensation related to coaching.