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Sheriff Program Seeking Volunteer Coaches and Coordinators
The program aims to serve children through recreational sports and relationships centered around character and integrity.
Oakland County, MI – The newly formed Sheriff PAL (Police Athletic League) Program is now seeking volunteer coaches and field coordinators to assist Oakland County youth sports leagues in tee ball, basketball, baseball, and soccer for summer 2016.
The program aims to serve more than 500 children in and around the city of Pontiac to begin with high quality experiences through recreational sports and relationships centered around character and integrity, according to a news release.
The mission of the Sheriff PAL Program is to create a safe environment and a structure within which law enforcement will support and inspire young people to reach their full potential, utilizing athletics and other programs geared to improving the lives of participants.
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Basketball - Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays
Tee Ball – Tuesdays
Baseball – Tuesdays
Soccer - Wednesdays
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Evening games start as early at 5 p.m. and as late at 9 p.m.
All volunteers will need to submit an application and be subject to a background check. To accept this opportunity, call or text Ryan Russell, Sheriff PAL Program Director, at (248) 321-8448.
For more information, visit the Sheriff PAL Program website.
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