Coaching Youth Sports?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Be a supportive mom or dad and get certified to coach your child's soccer, basketball, lacrosse or softball teams in Westport.
It's mandatory to obtain a coaching certification program develop by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
Volunteer coaches begin by taking a two-hour training clinic that encompasses a training video teaching coaches how to conduct fun and effective practices, offer positive coaching philosophies, deal with the importance of being a role model for children, and adhering to a strict code of conduct. The training session also contains some specific sports information that helps volunteers understand more about the game they are coaching by offering practice templates, drills and other valuable information.
The training session can be taken at the Westport Parks and Recreation offices when they offer classes or it can be taken online at www.nays.org. Go to the NYSCA page and click on "Initial Level Coaching Clinic."the cost is $25 either in person or online.
Volunteers who are interested in coaching for the Westport Soccer Association, Westport Little League, Westport Softball, Westport Basketball Association, Westport Lacrosse, Westport Field Hockey, Westport PAL Football, or travel basketball or the YMCA travel basketball program either as a head coach or an assistant, and are not currently certified, you must participate in one of the following training sessions and must register in advance.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Wednesday, November 12: 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Monday November 17 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Wednesday November 19 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Pre-registration is required. You may register by contacting Karen Puskas at 341-5087 or at Kpuskas@westportct.gov.
*Parks and Rec Office is located in Longshore Club Park on South Compo Road.
It's mandatory to obtain a coaching certification program develop by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
Volunteer coaches begin by taking a two-hour training clinic that encompasses a training video teaching coaches how to conduct fun and effective practices, offer positive coaching philosophies, deal with the importance of being a role model for children, and adhering to a strict code of conduct. The training session also contains some specific sports information that helps volunteers understand more about the game they are coaching by offering practice templates, drills and other valuable information.
The training session can be taken at the Westport Parks and Recreation offices when they offer classes or it can be taken online at www.nays.org. Go to the NYSCA page and click on "Initial Level Coaching Clinic."the cost is $25 either in person or online.
Volunteers who are interested in coaching for the Westport Soccer Association, Westport Little League, Westport Softball, Westport Basketball Association, Westport Lacrosse, Westport Field Hockey, Westport PAL Football, or travel basketball or the YMCA travel basketball program either as a head coach or an assistant, and are not currently certified, you must participate in one of the following training sessions and must register in advance.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Wednesday, November 12: 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Monday November 17 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Wednesday November 19 7–9 PM Parks and Rec Office
Pre-registration is required. You may register by contacting Karen Puskas at 341-5087 or at Kpuskas@westportct.gov.
*Parks and Rec Office is located in Longshore Club Park on South Compo Road.
