TAMPA, Fla. — A recent survey of parks and recreation officials nationwide reveals that more than 80% say they have trouble finding volunteer coaches. Youth organizations in Tampa say they, too, see those challenges.

What You Need To Know • A nationwide survey found 82% of youth league leaders say they're struggling to find volunteers • Leagues in Hillsborough County say they see those issues too, especially because of the extensive Level 2 background check required by Florida law • A soccer league in primarily Hispanic Wimauma says recent immigration enforcement has also kept many families away

Coaching is second nature for Martin Bocanegra. He has been involved with Wimauma’s Rural Youth Soccer Association for nine years, far beyond his daughter’s time on the pitch.

“The biggest

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