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YMCA YOUTH SPORTS COACHES MANUAL YMCA Of Greater Omaha
Flag Football-Soccer-Volleyball 2015
Section I: WELCOME COACHES
A. Coaches Memo and Instructions ................ 1
B. Welcome YMCA Coaches, Goals, Character
Development, Unique Characteristics ...... 2
Section II:COACH EXPECTATIONS
A. Specifics About Your Sport ........................ 3
B. Parents Meeting .......................................... 3
C. Practice Plans .............................................. 3 D. Game Sites .................................................. 4
E. Fan Behavior ............................................... 4 F. Coach Behavior ........................................... 4
G. Officials ........................................................ 4 H. YMCA Staff ................................................... 4
I. Cancellations ............................................... 5 J. Email Evaluation.......................................... 5
Section III: Youth Sports Character Development
A. What is Character Development? .............. 5
Section IV: GAME POLICY & RULES ………. 6-9
A. Playing Rules
B. Court/Equipment
C. Cancellations / Severe Weather
Section V: FIRST AID…………………………………………10
Appendix:
Coach Behavior Policy
Fan Behavior Policy Practice Session Planning Form
Fun Manual!
* Be sure to read all
the information.
Have a great season!
Updated Feb 2015
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA
Sport Director Contact Info
Armbrust Pam Peetz 402-896-4200
BG/Downtown Tom Stubby 402-393-2450
Maple Tom Stubby 402-393-2450
Sarpy Brett Gebhardt 402-339-9861
Southwest Ben Wittrock 402-334-8487
Twin Rivers Ben Wittrock 402-359-9622
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► Please Read Carefully ◄
1. Welcome to the world of YMCA Youth Sports where everybody is a STAR!
2. Please call your team as soon as possible: (See Coach Expectations—page 3)
3. Teams can start practicing the week of March 16th or 23rd. Please be advised that there may be other teams present at your practice sites.
Please cooperate with them.
4. The last team at the gym or field for the night will need to make sure all equipment is picked up and return to the proper storage place.
5. Please supervise team members at all time. DO NOT leave practice ar-ea until all children have been picked up. DO NOT stay alone with a sin-
gle player where you cannot be observed by others.
6. Please read through the Coaches Behavior Policy (in the appendix). The YMCA will closely monitor coaches and any coach who does not follow
the YMCA coaching guidelines could be removed from our league.
7. Please discuss the Fan Behavior Policy (in the appendix) with your team members and parents.
8. Photo Day information is included in the picture packet. Please hand out individual picture taking and ordering information to your team mem-
bers. If you have any questions, please call Modern Images, 402-991-
7786.
9. You may be called to add late registered players to your roster. If you know of other children who would like to sign up, have them call the
YMCA before you promise them a position on the team. We may have other children from your area who have signed up before this child.
10. Please return all equipment to the YMCA at the end of the season.
Character Development Creed for Youth Sports Families and Players :
Today we will strive to be CARING, accept our RESPONSIBILITY, show RESPECT
to all others, and be HONEST in all we do.
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l. Welcome YMCA Coaches:
Thank you for volunteering your time. YMCA Youth Sports welcomes you...this will be one of the most rewarding and fun experiences you will be
involved with. As coach, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a child’s life...a difference that will last a lifetime.
Your team will probably be made up with some fairly skilled players and some not so skilled players. Your practices may not always go as planned,
but have fun, relax, and remember the YMCA program is designed to provide an “experience” for girls and boys through sport. We don’t care how many
wins or loses your team accumulates. We care that every child leaves your practice, games, and season feeling good about themselves!
YMCA Youth Sports Program Goals:
To build self-esteem To teach social skills—values, communication, human relations
To teach physical skills, fitness, and health To develop responsibility and decision-making skills
To enhance leadership skills—in youths and adults To build relationships among peers and between parent and child
To support and strengthen family life
To create a FUN experience for children and their families
Unique Characteristics of our Programs: Cooperation, not competition
Age appropriate, progressive program Membership in community service organization
Leadership Development Youth Health Advocacy
Family Involvement
II. Coach Expectations:
A. Specifics About Your Sport: FLAG FB, SOCCER, VB
1. Call Your Team immediately to set up practice and make sure the players’ parents
know how to contact you—home/work/cell phone number, pager, e-mail, etc. 2. Set up a Parents Meeting prior to, or following, the first practice (refer to Section
B below.)
3. Determine a practice day/time for the season. Coaches must record their practice day/time/location with the YMCA. 1st-12th grade - teams may only practice once a week for 1 hour. Mighty Kickers & Kindergarten - practice before
games on game days (15-20 min. practice followed by approx. 40 min game). 4. Read your rules carefully—especially those designed for your age level. 5. The YMCA will provide game balls, flags, flag belts, goalie jerseys, and cones at the
games. 6. Safety First—set up strict rules about safety when organizing practice. 7. Support the officials—they may be a trainee gaining experience and trying to do
their best. 8. Coaches are responsible for their own behavior and the behavior of their fans.
Be a positive role model. Put the game in perspective (FUN), then you can relax
when you see things differently from the officials. 9. Incorporate Character Development discussions/activities. 10. Practice times/sites can be reserved, may be shared with other coaches/teams—if
needed, work cooperatively. 11. YMCA Philosophy is to give players equal playing time and a chance to play
many positions. Give your players a well rounded experience!
B. Parents/Meeting:
* We are depending on you to share this information with your parents.
Introduce yourself and other coaches; introduce team players and parents.
Discuss pertinent rules for your level of play. Describe your Coaching Philosophy/YMCA Philosophy—objectives for the season. Open Forum: allow questions/concerns from all parents/players.
Practice details—ask for help, equipment for players to bring, water, etc. Game Behavior—stress sportsmanship for all people involved; refer to Fan Behavior
Policy in the Appendix.
Establish a Call List to inform parents of changes/cancellations. Pop/Treat List—parents may bring pop/juice for after the game to hand out.
Handout to Parents—write/type info discussed, so even parents not attending will have a copy. Include important phone numbers.
C. Practice Plans (See example in Appendix)
1. Follow these principals for an effective practice: Plenty of activity
Maximum use of time, facilities, equipment Variety of activities/training exercises Progress from simple to complex
Safe, successful, non-threatening environment
Be organized, yet flexible with
practice plans
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Practice Plans continued...
2. When giving explanations, they should be:
Short Clear and concise
Given enthusiastically Directing attention to important cues
3. Good Demonstrations should be: Repeated several times
Done from several angles Clearly seen by all Technically correct (if possible)
D. Specifics about Game Sites:
1. Please dispose of all trash in the proper receptacles.
2. Only water or Gatorade allowed in gyms for participants.
3. Please encourage children to respect private property.
4. Stay off the floor/field after games have concluded as other games need to get
started.
E. Fan/Parent Behavior Policy - (see Appendix) review this policy with your parents
F. Coach Behavior Policy - (see Appendix) be sure to read this set of guidelines
G. Officials:
1. Have jurisdiction from the beginning until the end of the game. Their decisions are final.
2. May caution or eject a player/coach/fan for unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. May terminate a game if the game becomes a travesty. 4. We will not tolerate any abuse toward officials. Discuss problems or questions with
the Site Supervisor or call your YMCA Sport Director.
H. YMCA Staff:
A Site Supervisor will be present and visible at all game sites. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the site supervisor.
Any further questions may be directed to your YMCA Sport Director. Office
hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Contact Info
Armbrust Pam Peetz Email: [email protected]
BG/Downtown Tom Stubby Email: [email protected]
Maple Tom Stubby Email: [email protected]
Sarpy Brett Gebhardt Email: [email protected]
Southwest Ben Wittrock Email: [email protected]
Twin Rivers Ben Wittrock Email: [email protected]
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I. Cancellations
In case of bad weather, a decision on whether to play or not will be made according to the following schedule…
Y Sites: 7:15am (Saturday morning game times); 10:45am (Saturday game times of 12pm or later); 11:00am (Sundays)
Off-Site: 7:15am (Saturdays); 11:00am (Sundays) Cancellation announcement will be made via the branch websites, Facebook, and
Twitter.
Parents & coaches may call the Sports Hotline at 402-661-7150.
NOTE: Coaches will be notified of make-up games for cancellations as game
schedules allow.
J. Evaluation Participants and coaches will receive a Benchmark email at the end of the season.
We welcome your comments as they are beneficial to improving the quality of our programs.
III.Character Development: A. What is Character Development?
Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring.
Sports skills are important, but teaching kids about life is what YMCA Youth Sports is really all about.
Have fun!
Specifics About Your Sites
Please remind parents to drive slow inside the parking lot and to remember they may not be able to park right by the front doors. Do Not Park on Grass Areas or on the Curves of the Driveways! All cars must be parked in a park-
ing space!
Do not walk across the gym floors/fields to get to another court/field. Please walk around.
Program participants and their families are limited to gym and bathroom are-as only.
Children must be supervised. Unsupervised children who are misbehaving will
be returned to their parents and/or asked to leave.
Please respect all property and park in designated areas.
Game Sites: YMCAs, Churches, Millard Public Schools, or Omaha Public Schools.
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I V . P l a y i n g R u l e s
Please see the YMCA of Greater Omaha Rule Book for more specific information.
15-20 min. pract ice fo l lowed by approx.
40 min game per week
Mighty Kickers (Ages 3-4; Coed Teams)
Kindergarten (Ages 5-6; Coed Teams)
1 Pract ice per week / 1 Game per week
1st Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
2nd Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
3rd Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
4th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
5th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
6th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
7th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
8th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
9th/10th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
11th/12th Grade (Boys & Gir ls Teams)
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INSERT : Rules for Speci f ic Sport —page 13 -15 S p r i n g S p o r t s Al l Grades & Div is ions
Court & Equipment
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:
To promote good sportsmanship, basketball skills and knowledge, fair play,
and having FUN!
FLAG FOOTBALL:
Grade Divisions Ball Size Kindergarten Pee Wee
1st & 2nd Grade Pee Wee
3rd & 4th Grade Junior
5th & 6th Grade Junior
7th & 8th Grade Youth
Grade Divisions Field Dimensions Kind. & 1st/2nd Grades 20x40yds
3rd Grade and Up 30x50yds
SOCCER: Grade Divisions Ball Size Grades MK-2 use #3 ball
Grades 3-6 use #4 ball
Grades 7-8 & HS use #5 ball
YMCA furnishes game equipment. Officials will be assigned to games in grades 1-8.
Grade Divisions Field Dimensions Mighty Kickers 15x20 yds
Kindergarten 20x30 yds
Grades 1 & 2 30x40 yds
Grades 3 & 4 40x60 yds
Grades 5-8 50x90 yds
Fields size may be altered slightly for space and safety issues.
VOLLEYBALL: Grade Divisions Ball Size Grades 1-6 Volley-Lite Volleyball (weights 198 to 227 grams)
Grades 7-HS Regulation Size Volleyball
Grade Divisions Court Dimensions Grades 1-2 30 feet by 30 feet (marked off by cones or tape)
Grades 3-4 30 feet by 40 feet (marked off by cones or tape)
Grades 5-HS 30 feet by 60 feet
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INSERT : Rules for Speci f ic Sport —page 13 -15 S p r i n g S p o r t s Al l Grades & Div is ions
Court & Equipment
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:
To promote good sportsmanship, basketball skills and knowledge, fair play,
and having FUN!
Bench/Field Protocol: Mighty Kickers & Kindergarten - 1 coach is allowed on the field.
1st Grade & Up - 2 coaches allowed on the bench or in the bench area.
1st-2nd Grades - Coaches may stand in bench area to instruct players.
3rd-High School - Coaches must be seated (volleyball) or standing in the bench area (flag football
or soccer) at all times unless calling a time out or substituting players.
Number of Officials (preferred): Mighty Kickers - 1
Kindergarten - 1
1st Grade & Up - 2 (flag football)
- 1 (volleyball)
1st-5th Grade - 1 (soccer)
6th Grade & Up - 2 (soccer)
Officials Uniform Flag Football: Black & White Referee Shirt
Fox 40 Whistle
Black Pants or Shorts
Black Tennis Shoes (preferred); White Tennis Shoes (acceptable)
Officials Uniform Soccer: Black & White Referee Shirt or Yellow Officials Jersey
Fox 40 Whistle
Black Pants or Shorts
Black Tennis Shoes (preferred); White Tennis Shoes (acceptable)
Officials Uniform Volleyball: White Referee Polo Shirt
Fox 40 Whistle
Black Pants or Shorts
Black Tennis Shoes (preferred); White Tennis Shoes (acceptable)
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Dangerous/Severe Weather :
A. Weather can be very unpredictable (i.e., ice, snow). If there is severe weather, please continue with CAUTION. We are more concerned with
safety of all participants than completing a game. Discuss concerns with other coaches/site supervisors/officials.
B. It is not a policy to cancel games because of a little rain, a little cold, or a
little snow. Furthermore, parents are encouraged to make individual decisions for their own child when outdoor weather elements
become a concern, as to whether or not to attend any particular game/practice even if the game/practice is not officially canceled.
Cancel lat ions :
A. In case of bad weather, a decision on whether to play or not will be made according to the following schedule…
Y Sites: 7:15am (Saturday morning game times); 10:45am (Saturday game times of 12pm or later); 11:00am (Sundays)
Off-Site: 7:15am (Saturdays); 11:00am (Sundays) Cancellation announcement will be made via the branch websites, Facebook, and
Twitter.
Parents & coaches may call the Sports Hotline at 402-661-7150.
NOTE: Coaches will be notified of make-up games for cancellations as game
schedules allow.
B. Coaches will be notified of make-up dates. Please explain to your parents
that game cancellation information will be given to the coaches who will get the information to the parents.
V. First Aid Reminders: By James R Guest, M.D.
Abdomen—these occur as a blow from the ball or another body
A. Allow the player with the “wind knocked out” to regain breathing on their own. B. If pain from a blow lasts more than five minutes, or if it worsens; if player can’t
straighten up or walk without pain; or if there is shoulder pain, further evaluation is needed.
Fractures
Fractures usually occur with a fall. When a fracture is suspected in the lower
extremity, it should be splinted before the player is moved. The upper extremity fracture may be cared for on the sideline, until the player can be checked by a medical
professional. Ice should be applied. Clues to a break include the dynamics of the fall, tenderness along a bone, or an obvious deformity.
Recreational flag football, soccer, and volleyball are relatively safe sports to play. Most
injuries will be minor and involve either the head or lower extremity. The purpose of this information is to help with on the court management. It is not intended to replace formal training, nor does it prescribe treatment.
Head Injuries—occur when the head hits head, body, ground, equipment, or the ball
If Unconscious:
1. Check the airway, clear it if necessary 2. If not breathing, begin CPR 3. Send for help
4. If breathing, don’t do anything until help arrives except to stabilize the neck so it does not turn.
5. When consciousness returns, proceed with the following. If Conscious:
1. Check alertness
2. Ask questions, first general then specific to determine mental condition 3. If the questions are answered correctly, they may leave the court/field provided
they have had no numbness or tingling and can move all extremities. Have them
slowly rise to their feet. If dizzy, faint, or unable to stand on their own, have them lie down again.
4. Check for slurred speech, confusion, numbness, ringing or fullness in the ears or memory loss. If any of these occur, they need to be checked immediately by a medical professional.
Face
A. Stop nosebleeds with direct pressure or pressure right beneath the nose. B. Check for angulations of the nose, which may include a break
C. Check for loose teeth. Dental attention may be needed.
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Coach Behavior Policy
Fan Behavior Policy
Practice Session Planning Form
YMCA Youth Sports Coach Behavior Policy
YMCA Youth Sports Coaches have the potential to influence a great number of people. We want you to be a positive role model for youth by
maintaining an attitude of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, and CARING.
Specific Guidelines:
1. Harassment & verbal criticism of officials is not allowed. The Sport Director
or site supervisors are available for constructive comments during or at the
end of games.
2. In order to protect YMCA volunteers and participants, at NO time during
a YMCA program should a volunteer leave a child unsupervised or be
alone with a single child where they cannot be observed by others.
3. Never touch a child in a manner that could be interpreted as abusive or
would make them feel uncomfortable.
4. Treat each child on your team and opposing teams as individuals and be
sensitive to their own personal feelings. Profanity, inappropriate jokes,
sharing intimate details of ones personal life, and any kind of
harassment in the presence of children or parents is inappropriate.
5. Effective coaching experts agree that instructions should be given at
practice. An over-abundance of instruction at game time only serves to
confuse players.
6. Mannerisms can be just as offensive as foul language, i.e. throwing
things, flailing movements, foot stomping, and tone of voice. This
behavior is not allowed.
7. Smoking or use of tobacco in the presence of children, as well as,
possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during
YMCA programs are all prohibited.
8. Volunteers shall not abuse children including:
Physical abuse—strike, spank, shake, slap
Verbal abuse—humiliate, degrade, threaten
Sexual abuse—inappropriate touch or verbal exchange
Mental abuse—shaming, withholding praise, cruelty
Policy Enforcement:
1. Individual may be
given a warning for
inappropriate
behavior.
2. Individual may be
asked to leave the
game(s). Game(s)
may be terminated
and/or individual
may be asked not
to return for other
Youth Sports activ-
ities. 3. Other sanctions as
deemed necessary
may be enforced.
Thank You for coaching YMCA Youth Sports!
Please Remember: 1. Your attitude and actions are on display for your team, your team’s parents, plus opposing
teams. 2. You are a role model—volunteer coaches should appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired.
You should treat all children equally—regardless of sex, race, religion, or culture.
3. Coaches must use positive techniques of guidance, including redirection, positive reinforcement, and encouragement—rather than competition, comparison, and criticism.
4. YMCA Coaches should be involved for the kids:
To teach skills & knowledge about the game
To teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and character
To provide a fun, low-key environment for all
To promote friendships and family togetherness
5. Coaches should give high priority to the objectives above—focusing on winning & recognition can destroy positive outcomes.
6. YMCA Recreational Leagues are low-key and should be more relaxed. Higher competition and intensity are available in other leagues.
Thank You for coaching YMCA Youth Sports!
YMCA Youth Sports Fan Behavior Policy
YMCA Youth Sports Department is asking for your cooperation as a spectator. We want everyone involved: To feel comfortable enjoying youth activities. To have fun. To learn in an environment that is positive & free of
stress.
Youth Sports
Mission Statement: The purpose of the YMCA Youth Sports Program is to provide the
children an opportunity to participate in various activities
and to: Have fun Build character and values
Develop sportsmanship Make new friends
Promote teamwork Learn lifetime fitness Strengthen self-confidence
Learn skills To promote an atmosphere that
strengthens family relationships and Judeo-Christian values. To provide an opportunity for
individuals to be of service to others through volunteer
experiences.
Specific Fan Guidelines:
► Encourage your children during games/
practice. ► Keep comments positive
► Leave coaching to the coaches. (You may be asking your child to do
something the coach has told them not to do).
► Take any concerns regarding the game to the Program Director or site supervisor.
► Do not interrupt the game. ► Be examples of good sportsmanship for our
children to model. ► Criticizing the officials will not be allowed.
► Negative behavior toward the opposing team
will not be allowed. ► Please do not say or do anything that you
would not want your child to say or do. ► Help us make this a positive and fun
experience for both teams. ► Coaches are responsible for fan behavior.
Policy Enforcement: Individual may be given a warning for inappropriate behavior. Individual may be asked to leave the game(s) and may be
asked not to return for other Youth Sports activities. Other sanctions as deemed necessary may be enforced.
YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PRACTICE SESSION PLANNING FORM
Practice Session # Location Date
Performance Objectives
Leader Time Component Activities Equipment Notes
Warm-Up
Skill Development
Play
Character Development
Discussions
(This can be done before or after skill practice)