YMCA BASKETBALLWelcome Coaches!

CONTACT INFO

Jonathan Nims- Sports Coordinator– 377-4886 Ext. 801– Jonathan.Nims@ymcatvidaho.org

Melissa Rima - Sports Coordinator– 377-4886 Ext. 819– Melissa.Rima@ymcatvidaho.org

Kaylee Dougherty – Sports Intern– 377-4886 Ext. 418– Kaylee.Dougherty@ymcatvidaho.org

youthsports@ymcatvidaho.org

THE Y: MISSION DRIVEN

•Youth Development•Social Responsibility •Healthy Living

• 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?

It All Starts with YOU

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PRE-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES Review Coaching Guide & Plan Your Season

– Define success

– Develop a basic practice outline

– Be enthusiastic & positive

Volunteer Interest Form

– Background Check

• Coaches, Assistant Coaches

– Protects coaches, parents and players

– MUST be turned in and processed before you receive roster

– Fill out forms and send to coordinator

Call All Families

– Introduce yourself

– Inform them of practice locations and times

– Ask them to bring a basketball, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to practice

– Let parents know their TEAM #

– If numbers do not work, contact Sports Coordinator Conduct a Parent Meeting

– Review your goals

– Distribute and collect consent to treat forms (In Binder)

– Assign jobs (Team Parents, Snacks, Calling List, Email List)

Enjoy Your Practice!

Practice Information• At Your Gym– 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

PLAYERSPACE

• 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 Coordinator

Coach/Parent Newsletters– Weekly information emailed to coaches and parents

Picture Information– Illuminations Photography– 375-9689 www.illuminationsphotography.com

UniformsKinder- 2nd Jersey Shirt, 3rd-7th Uniform Top and ShortsUniform pickup TBD

When Emailing or Calling the Y…– Name Grade Team #

GAME DAY Game Schedules– Emailed to coaches TOMORROW– Emailed in weekly newsletter to parents– Posted to YMCA sports website– Given to YMCA front desk

Arrive On Time– Games run on 1 hour and 15 minute time slots– K-2 will be1 hour time slots– Teams are given a 10 minute warm up period

at scheduled game time– Clock starts at time listed on your schedule

Gym Announcements– Announce upcoming events or points of

emphasis

Y OFFICIALS Our Officials Will…– 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

As a Coach…– 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

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:

• Verbal harassment • Physical harassment • Visual harassment • Sexual harassment

ConcussionsTHE FACTS

• A concussion is a brain injury• All concussions are serious• Concussions can occur without loss of

consciousness• Concussions can occur in any sport• Recognition and proper management of

concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death

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Recognizing a possible concussion

Watch for the following two things among athletes:• A forceful blow to the head or body that results

in rapid movement of the head

AND• Any change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking,

or physical functioning

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Concussion Action Plan

1.Remove the athlete from play2.Ensure that the athlete is evaluated

right away by an appropriate health care professional

3.Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion

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• Stop all activity and rest• Move to a cooler place• Drink cool water or sports drink

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Annual Giving Campaign

• 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

Y of the USA Basketball Training

• http://training.ymca.net/ • http://training.ymca.net/basketball

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PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS (Example)

YMCA BASKETBALL STAFF GUIDE - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

DISCUSSION, RULES AND RESOURCES

Have a GREAT season!