How to be a great coach and role model
Coaching Development
The YMCA is proud to partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance® to provide free resources to help you create positive sports experiences for every child while developing your skills and growing into a more well-rounded coach.
Pre-Season Meeting Agenda
Develop Your Coaching Philosophy
Parent/Caregiver Pre-Season Expectation Letter
Tips for Responsive Coaching
Tips for Starting Practice with an Opening Circle
Coaching Players of Mixed Skill Levels
Designing a Dynamic Practice
Age Appropriate Coaching: Developmental Characteristics and Coaching Strategies
Team Connection Activities
Preventing Hazing and Bullying on Your Team
Reframing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
Positively Chart Your Player's Success
Reinforcing Team Culture with Targeted Symbolic Rewards
Create Awards to Reward Effort
Role of the Team Parent/Caregiver
Tips for Coaching in a Culturally Responsive Way
Tips for Coaching Athletes with Disabilities
End of Season Sports Character Awards
Sports
Basketball
Age Appropriate Practice Plans
Winter Basketball Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Summer Basketball Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Web Resources: Coaches Clipboard
Soccer
Age Appropriate Practice Plans
Outdoor Soccer Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Web Resource: Soccer Xpert
Volleyball
Age Appropriate Practice Plans
Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Web Resource: The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Baseball