YMCA Fall Sports
Welcome Coaches!
CONTACT INFO
 Jonathan Nims
– 377-4886 ext. 801
– [email protected]
 Melissa Rima
– 377-4886 ext. 819
– [email protected]
[email protected]
THE Y: MISSION DRIVEN
• Youth
Development
• Healthy Living
• Social
Responsibility
It All Starts with YOU
• Be a Role Model
• Positive and Enthusiastic
• Lead by example
• Exude confidence
• Encourage Kids to be a Role Model
• What is a role model?
• Can you name a role model in your life?
• When have you been a role model?
• Name someone who you can be a role model for?
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PRE-SEASON
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review Coaching Guide & Plan Your Season
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Define success
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Develop a basic practice outline
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Be enthusiastic & positive
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Volunteer Interest Form
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Background Check
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Coaches, Assistant Coaches
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Protects coaches, parents and players
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MUST be turned in and processed before you receive roster
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Fill out forms and send to coordinator
Call All Families
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Introduce yourself
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Inform them of practice locations and times
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Ask them to bring a (soccer ball, volleyball), appropriate clothing and a water bottle to practice
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Let YMCA ( Madison/Kevin) know their TEAM NAME after 1st Practice
– If numbers/e-mails do not work, contact Sports Office
Conduct a Parent Meeting
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Review your goals
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Distribute and collect consent to treat forms (available on Playerspace)
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Offer volunteer opportunities (Team Parents, Snacks, Calling List)
Enjoy Your Practice!
Practice Information - Gyms
• At Your Gym, Schedule Practices!
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Greet the custodian
Locate restrooms and drinking fountain
Be wary of school equipment
Keep kids and family out the halls (Gym &
Bathrooms Only!)
– Gyms are a privilege, not a right
• No practice days
– Each school varies
– Practice changes
– Holidays/In-service
Practice Location(Soccer)
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Find a spot that you are visible
Check out the park for safety issues
Find bathrooms and check for hazards
Pick up all trash and leave it cleaner than
you found it
• Supervise Players at all times
• Please notify YMCA of Practice
times/Locations
• Cancelled Practices?
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PLAYERSPACE
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League management System
Used for all league communication
Where schedules will be posted
Where Rosters can be found
– Email teams directly
• If parent/players information is incorrect
please notify YMCA Staff
Roster
E-mail/Message Team
Contact
League Home Page
Coaching/League Materials
Coaching/League Materials
THINGS TO CONSIDER
 Roster Changes/Parent Issues
– Report to YMCA Sports Office
 Coach/Parent Newsletters
– Weekly information emailed to coaches and parents
 Picture Information
– Illuminations Photography
375-9689 www.illuminationsphotography.com
 Uniforms
Pick up Wednesday, August 31st
 When Emailing or Calling the Y…
– Name
Grade
Team #
GAME DAY
Game Schedules
– Coaches/Players will be notified when finalized
– Posted in Playerspace
Arrive On Time
– Teams are given a 10 minute warm up on
field/court prior to the scheduled game time
– Clock starts at time listed on your schedule
Gym Announcements/Player talks
– Announce upcoming events or points of
emphasis
Y OFFICIALS
 Our Officials Will…
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Role model character values
Make appropriate calls, teach correct play, encourage players
Provide players and families a positive atmosphere
Give their best effort
Adhere to YMCA policy and enforce YMCA rules
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Be friendly, get to know our referees
Be respectful, despite your opinion
Remember they are NOT professionals
Expect some things to be missed
Take time to talk with them before and during games.
Role model positive interaction to your players
Never openly criticize a referee
Do not blame a win or loss on a referee
 As a Coach…
PLAYER TALKS
Key Points
Each week, we will focus on a different value. The goal is to help players utilize
those values during play and in their every day lives.
Though this is short, make it effective. Be clear in your message.
1. WEEK 1: CARING. What does caring mean? How can you use it at the
gym? At home?
2. WEEK 2: HONESTY. What does honesty mean? Why is it important to be
honest?
3. WEEK 3: RESPECT. What does respect mean? How do we show respect to
our parents?
4. WEEK 4: RESPONSIBILITY. What does this mean? How can we be
responsible at school?
5. WEEK 5: HELPING OTHERS. Why is it important to help other? How can
we help others?
6. WEEK 6: REFLECT. What did you learn? What was your favorite part of the
season?
Concussion Safety
• https://www.stlukesonline.org/healthservices/health-information/healthtopics/concussion-resources/concussioneducation-and-training-video-when-indoubt-sit-them-out
Concussion Action Plan
1.Remove the athlete from play
2.Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians
about the possible concussion
3.Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by an
appropriate health care professional
4.Keep the athlete out of play the day of the
injury and until a health care professional
says it’s OK.
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Heat Exhaustion/Dehydration
• Symptoms
• Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the
heat
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Action Plan
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• Stop all activity and rest
• Move to a cooler place
• Drink cool water or sports drink
UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT PREVENTION
It is the policy of the Y to expressly forbid any form of
unlawful harassment on the basis of a person’s age,
gender, disability, religion, national origin, or race. The term
“harassment” includes, but is not limited to:
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Verbal harassment
Physical harassment
Visual harassment
Sexual harassment
Child Abuse Prevention
• Child Abuse is defined as: physical or mental injury,
sexual abuse or exploitation and/or negligent or
maltreatment of a child under the age of eighteen.
• 4 types of Child Abuse
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Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Neglect
• Guidelines for Reporting Abuse
– If you suspect abuse, DO NOT attempt:
• To interrogate the child
• Confront the parents
• Discuss with other parents, coaches or kids
Safety at Practice
Emergency Action Plan
– Posted by the gym doors of each school
– Know the Exits
– When to evacuate?
Active Shooter
– Run, Hide, Fight
– Have a plan
– Improvised weapons
Annual Giving Campaign
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What is the Annual Giving Campaign?
What is our Y’s Impact in the Community?
Our Community needs the Y
AGC Staff Campaign
How can you get involved?
– Team Captain
– Team Member
DISCUSSION, RULES AND
RESOURCES
Volleyball
• Serving Rules/Substitution Rules
• 2nd/3rd Grade will play with the same rules as 4th/5th
Grade
Soccer
• Rules for each grade
• U12 league will play with same rules as U10
• http://training.ymca.net/
• http://training.ymca.net/soccer
• http://training.ymca.net/volleyball
PLAYER TALKS
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Key Points
Each week, we will focus on a different value. The goal is to help players utilize those values during
play and in their every day lives.
Though this is short, make it effective. Be clear in your message.
Ask players to participate in the conversation.
How to:
Once you’ve gathered children at center court, they will be ready to play. You must be
energized in your approach and keep them involved. This isn’t a lecture period, it is a give and take.
Start by announcing the value/topic of the week. Ask players the questions below. Provide
positive feedback to their answers and clarity to the definition of the value if needed. Ask players
how they can show that value on the court and at home. Again, provide positive feedback to their
answers.
WEEK 1: CARING. What does caring mean? How can you use it at the gym? At home?
WEEK 2: HONESTY. What does honesty mean? Why is it important to be honest?
WEEK 3: RESPECT. What does respect mean? How do we show respect to our parents?
WEEK 4: RESPONSIBILITY. What does this mean? How can we be responsible at school?
WEEK 5: HELPING OTHERS. Why is it important to help other? How can we help others?
WEEK 6: REFLECT. What did you learn? What was your favorite part of the season?
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YMCA BASKETBALL STAFF GUIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS
(Example)
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YMCA BASKETBALL STAFF GUIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Important Dates
• Practices schedule/notified by Friday, August
19th
• Communicate w/ team by Wednesday, August
24nd
• Practices Begin:
– Week of August 29th
• Uniform Pick up:
– Wednesday, August 31st
• Games Begin:
– Thursday, September 8th, Volleyball
Have a GREAT season!