Effectively Managing Youth Sports Coaches

Effectively Managing & Overseeing Volunteer Youth Sports Coaches

A Brief History of Youth Sports in America… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Changing Culture of Youth Sports ,[object Object],For the Parents or the Children? Travel/Select/Elite Specialization

YOUTH SPORTS ISSUES… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What positive aspects would you want children to gain from youth sports participation?

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The Sport Parent Paradox ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Identification in Today’s Youth Sport Culture is the #1 Issue ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Adults are Product Oriented Who won? Did my child play? How many hits/tackles/points did they get? Children are Process Oriented Was it fun?

Overuse Injuries…an epidemic?? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The remodeling process involves both the breakdown and buildup of tissue. There is a fine balance between the two, and if breakdown occurs more rapidly than buildup an overuse injury occurs. 3.5 million children under 14 were treated for sports injuries last year

We must be Proactive NOT Reactive to change the culture of youth sports

Tools to Utilize ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Screening 2. Training 3. Evaluation 4. Accountability What are we doing to manage and oversee the volunteers running OUR programs?

Step 1: Screening ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Screening it’s not JUST a background check! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Step 2: Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Continuing Education… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Step 3: Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Step 4: Accountability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Four components of providing quality youth sports programs: 1. Screening – Guidelines & Management 2. Training – Live and Online Clinics – continuing education – membership benefits - value 3. Evaluation – Coach Rating System 4. Accountability – Code of Conduct/ Reporting & Revocation Procedures It’s not just about TRAINING…

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Now at NAYS.org, every NYSCA member gets a personalized website with tons of tools and resources…

Coaching Forum: Ask questions & share knowledge with over 150,000 NYSCA members Coach Ratings: Provides feedback from parent evaluations all season long SportingKid Magazine: Youth sport magazine packed with news, tips & expert info Skills & Drills: Video and printable exercises for practice preparation Educational Resources: Additional content relevant to coaching youth sports Member area highlights…

Coach RATINGS Parents can rate your coaches in 14 key areas…

Coach RATINGS Results are displayed as an average between 1-10 Or view a grid of all scores for each question

Sporting kid magazine the official member publication offers key information on all aspects of youth sports and coaching. NYSCA members can view all past SportingKid issues online and/or request to have current issues mailed to their address.

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plus many other youth sports resources Chapter Management

View members : All relevant information is available in one database Manage your Coaches

Select a member for more detailed information: Edit information, check background information or initiate an online evaluation for a coach. Manage your Coaches

Background Screening *stored securely by screening company Using your own screening system: Chapters can enter their own screening results so that they can be viewed in the system as well Use NAYS program: If you register for the NAYS system you can view results in the Chapter Management system*

View All Results: Historical results can be exported to a spreadsheet for management. View Individual Results: Results can be used to follow-up with coach complaints or to reward coaches for great service. “ Rate Your Coach” Evaluations

View Categories: You and coaches will be able to see the areas where they need to improve their coaching. “ Rate Your Coach” Evaluations

Coach Accountability National Guidelines: Created with input from youth sports professionals Revocation : Coaches not living up to the Code of Ethics can have their memberships revoked -permanently Reporting Feature: Allows NAYS to keep track of incidents and report back to chapters

Certified Youth Sports Administrator Trained League Administrators and/or Professional Staff Screened, Trained, Evaluated Coaches/Volunteers held Accountable for their actions Knowledgeable Parents Working Together for the KIDS Our Vision for Every Community

www.nays.org John Engh [email_address]

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