Thank You...
We understand volunteering to be a program director or a coach can be daunting, so here are some valuable resources for you.
Program Director
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Collect program fees from players and register school teams with our League Rep.
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Distribute season schedule to Jr. Program Coaches
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Communicate with parents about tryouts, season schedule, etc.
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Distribute uniforms to Jr. Program Coaches
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Serve as a floating coach at practices and a substitute coach at matches (if necessary)
Coaching Resources
Responsibilities
Assist in team tryouts and formation of teams based on skill
Attend basic skill development training provided by HS Coach
Distribute uniforms to players
Communicate with parents about season schedule, practices, etc.
Hold practices twice weekly
Coach during scheduled matches and end-of-season tournament
Positional Training
At this skill level, the priority should be developing all players in serving, passing, setting, attacking, and defending. If you feel some of your players can benefit from additional skill or tactical development, here are some additional skill-specific resources:
COACH'S TRAINING
1-ensure all players have a positive experience
2-develop core skills
3-foster community and school spirit
ENSURE ALL PLAYERS HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE:
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Praise effort and process, rather than outcome
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Skill-specific feedback
DEVELOP CORE SKILLS:
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Simple skill breakdown
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Targeted practice goals
FOSTER COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SPIRIT:
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Respect for other players, coaches, and officials
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Represent the school and the sport well
