The Panther Junior Football Association
www.pantherjrfootball.org
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2017 FOOTBALL COACH
APPLICATION
STATE: IL
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PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR COACHING EXPERIENCE:
I AM APPLYING FOR A HEAD COACH POSITION.
I AM APPLYING FOR AN ASSISTANT COACH POSITION.
PLEASE SELECT UP TO THREE TEAMS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING, IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE:
Preference One
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Preference Two
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Preference Three
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PLEASE LIST YOUR CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM YOU WISH TO COACH:
Child Name
Do you have a daughter who
is a cheerleader?
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2016 Football Team
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Age as of 8-1-2017
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Grade in Fall 2017
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If yes, do you wish for her to cheer for
your team?
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2016 Cheer Squad
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PLEASE LIST YOUR ASSISTANT COACHES:
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I will need to recruit a staff.
The following applies to Head Football Coach applicants only:
I am applying for a Head Football Coach position and have read the “2017 Head Football Coach Guidelines” below,
and agree to these statements.
If you can not comply with one or more of these guidelines, please explain:
The Panther Junior Football Association
www.pantherjrfootball.org
2017 HEAD FOOTBALL
COACH GUIDELINES
Please read these guidelines carefully and acknowledge your understanding and agreement.
As a Head Football Coach for Panther Junior Football, I agree to:
ONGOING
1. Remember that Panther Junior Football is for the children and not the adults, and that coaching is a privilege. Do
your best to help participants develop an appreciation for the sport in an enjoyable environment.
2. Promote good sportsmanship and fair play in all situations, including respecting the referees and other field
personnel.
3. Use positive encouragement to increase confidence and build self esteem in players.
4. Provide a positive role model for all players by treating players, cheerleaders, parents, coaches, opponents, and
referees with the utmost respect.
5. Encourage all players to maintain high academic standards, and work with parents to resolve any issues.
6. Be prompt in attending meetings, practices, and games. Show respect in language and behavior at all times.
7. Submit to a background check once every three years, as requested.
8. Complete ASEP (American Coaching Effectiveness Program) certification process every two years, and provide
documentation to BGYFL as requested.
9. Complete Heads Up Tackling Certification (each year).
10. Support Panther Board members and other coaches in their activities.
11. Support and promote any fundraising events and other functions of the Panther Junior Football Association.
12. Abide by the rules set forth in the Parent’s Code of Ethics and Zero Tolerance Policy.
13. Attend monthly Panther Board meetings and any special Membership meetings, especially during the football
season. When I am unable to attend, I will recruit an assistant coach or team parent to attend the meetings and
report back on actions that affect the team.
OFF-SEASON (From End of Season to Pre-Season of following year.)
1. Attend a coaching clinic as required by the Bill George Youth Football League (BGYFL) generally before the
season.
2. Attend a coach’s meeting as required by BGYFL in August, 2017.
3. Attend a minimum of three Panther coaching clinics throughout the 2017 season.
4. Assist at all registration dates by working scheduled hours as assigned.
5. Assist at all football equipment distribution dates by working scheduled hours as assigned.
FOOTBALL SEASON (Practice starts August, 2017)
1. Place the player’s emotional and physical well being ahead of winning at all times.
2. Develop an adequate coaching staff to assist with practices and games.
3. Be in attendance at practice every night during the first two weeks, unless previously arranged with assistant
coaches.
4. Be in attendance at all practices throughout the season, unless adequate coverage has been arranged with
assistant coaches.
5. Participate in a fair draft of all players at their level.
6. Confirm all paperwork for each rostered player (registration form, birth certificate, and medical release form) is in
my possession, in the event of an emergency.
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2017 HEAD FOOTBALL
COACH GUIDELINES
7. Report all injuries (practices, games, and injuries outside of practice that require a doctor’s note to return to play)
to the Panther Treasurer within 24 hours of the injury.
8. Familiarize yourself and your coaching staff with basic first aid and emergency protocols used by BGYFL.
9. Turn-in roster paperwork and electronic files in accordance with BGYFL requirements.
10. Assist players in maintaining their equipment properly throughout the season, so as to meet all safety standards
11. Confirm all players have the required equipment before allowing them to practice or play in games.
12. Maintain coach’s equipment throughout the season, so as to meet safety standards.
13. Monitor player absences and not allow players to practice or play if ill or injured.
14. Conduct practices and games in a safe and healthy environment for all participants.
15. Monitor any player weight issues and work with Vice Presidents of Football to move players as required prior to
the first game of the season.
16. Conduct parent meetings prior to the start of the season, and during the season as needed.
17. Communicate effectively with both players and parents regarding parent and player expectations and BGYFL
rules.
18. Adjust practice and game plans accordingly to allow for adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, heavy rain,
cold/windy, etc.)
19. Develop a practice schedule that makes the best use of all players time.
20. Teach players safe and approved football fundamentals and basic skills.
21. Supervise all players until they are picked-up after practices and games.
22. Teach players to treat all home and away practice and game fields respectfully, by picking up after themselves
and not damaging property or equipment.
23. Maintain appropriate sideline manner during all practices and games.
24. Recruit a Team Administrator and other parent volunteers to assist with all game day responsibilities.
25. Report serious parent issues promptly to one of the Vice Presidents of Football for resolution by the Football
Coaches Selection Committee and/or Board of Directors.
26. Be responsible for the conduct of players, coaching staff, cheerleaders, cheer coaching staff, parents, and
spectators during all team activities.
REGULAR SEASON & BOWL GAMES
1. Assist Panther Board members with field duty as assigned (typically four to six games per season).
2. Adjust playing time as needed for players missing practices for any reason.
3. Assign playing time for all players with a minimum of 10 downs for Silver players, and six downs for Gold players.
4. Maintain a plan for distribution of playing time for review by the Football Coaches Selection Committee, as
needed.
5. Follow the rules for the specific level as printed on the master roster sheet distributed by BGYFL.
6. Responsible for Setting-up and Breaking-Down the field as scheduled (first game of day & last game of day).
7. Create a working relationship with cheer squad assigned to your team.
8. Notify [email protected] and/or head cheer coach for squad assigned to your team on
scheduling changes (if applicable).
9. Report any game day issues promptly to the BGYFL Representative and/or Vice Presidents of Football. This
especially includes injuries requiring transportation to the hospital or ejections from the game that require further
disciplinary action.