RCYBA Coaches Meetings and Coaching Responsibilities Overview

RCYBA COACHES MEETINGS

Agenda Agenda Welcome RCYBA Coaching Introduction Coaching Responsibilities Parents meeting Coaching Assistance Practices and practice scheduling Game Management Coaches/Player/Parents Conduct Officials Questions

RCYBA Coaching Introduction RCYBA Coaching Introduction First and Foremost, the RCYBA Board would like to extend a THANK YOU for stepping up to coach. You are on the front line to help meet RCYBA s mission. Your participation allow the youth of Rochester to have a fun and safe basketball experience. It is through your effort in coaching that not only are the youth developing basketball fundamentals but to also building; Confidence, Respect for others Teamwork Leadership Trusted Coaches Background check Concussion Training First aid session

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RCYBA Coaching Responsibilities RCYBA Coaching Responsibilities RCYBA YOUTH BASKETBALL GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP COACH S PLEDGE I will focus on teaching basketball fundamentals, good sportsmanship, how to have fun playing the game. I will conduct myself in a respectful and professional manner with officials, players, & parents I will understand winning is a secondary objective. I will conduct my practices and games so that each player has an opportunity to improve their skill level through active participation. I will communicate to my players and their parents the rights and responsibilities of individuals on our team. I may raise my voice to get attention, but never to humiliate a player. I will convey to players not to be afraid to make a mistake because learning from mistakes makes better players. I understand the influence I may have on a child and will conduct myself in a responsible manner. I will ask for help from RCYBA and parents as needed. As a RCYBA Basketball Coach, I understand that my actions reflect on my team, the entire RCYBA organization, and myself. I will conduct myself appropriately and within the spirit of the above guidelines.

RCYBA Coaching Responsibilities RCYBA Coaching Responsibilities Responsibilities Always promote and display good sportsmanship behavior. Encourage all players to always practice and play to the best of their ability. Plan and supervise practices and games. Teach each player the fundamentals of the sport; teamwork and individual skills. Encourage the involvement of the parents. Schedule and conduct parent and other necessary team meetings. Provide a safe and fun environment for the children. Learn and follow all league or tournament rules, policies and procedures. Give each player required playing time. Place the well-being of players ahead of your desire to win. Expectations Be positive and encouraging. Arrive at the game/practice before your players. After the game/practice do not leave until the last player has left and/or been picked-up. Establish your expectations for the players and team participation. Have a meeting with your parents. Communicate with your parents. Follow Coaches Code of Conduct

Social Media Use Social Media Use If your team will use social media to post information please follow these guidelines - - - - Do not post player pictures on social media without parent permission. Pictures of players should be of multiple players, not individual player. Do not provide names of the players in the picture. Do not use social media to discourage, humiliate, insult or any other negative comments towards any player, parent or coach on your team or another team. Avoid having negative or argumentative discussions with parents, players, and other coaches. -

Parents Meeting Parents Meeting Parents meeting Early in the season you should have a meeting with your parents to outline what your expectations will be for coaching the team. Key Items to cover Team Contact information How you would like to communicate with the parents The rules for using our practice and game facilities Player Pick up/Drop Off. Practice schedules RCYBAs Behavior policies Your behaviors polices and expectations Player Medical form What are your development goals Meeting form found on RCYBA website under Coaching Resources

Communications Process Communication s Process General Questions Most information can be found on the RCYBA website. If still have a question, choose the best applicable contact on the RCYBA home page. Do not send question to multiple email contacts. Questions regarding the Team or a particular player These should be addressed with the coach via a conversation Follow the 24-hour rule if this is an emotional discussion. If it is an issue that can not be resolved contact the RCYBA Coordinator for the high school area your team plays in. This contact should be initiated via an email. Issues or Concerns with RCYBA Submit an email via the applicable contact link on the RCYBA home page. Note anonymous or verbal complaints to RCYBA will not be addressed.

Coaching Assistance Coaching Assistance RCYBA provides information on our Coaches website that can be used as guides and sources of information. The High School coaches may also provide suggested plays and practice ideas. Talk to your RCYBA high school coordinator for any available information.

Practices Practices Practice scheduling Our goal is to have every team's practice at the same location, same days and times. Unfortunately, it is not possible with school and community Ed. schedules. There are no practices when schools are closed. If RPS cancels school for inclement weather practices are cancelled. We will try to make up the practice, but it will be made up later, if possible. Special practice request must be made at least 3 weeks to the practice date. These requests can only be made by the coach. No guarantee we can meet the request. Once schedules have not been posted there are no changes. Schedules will be posted on our website.

Practices Practices Click on practice week Then open the PDF file Then look for team name

Practices Practices Practice Day If you can not make a practice, please let us know. Do not just not show up. We are still charged if there is a no show . Do not argue with janitors, ff they will not let you in. If there is a schedule discrepancy, please let us know. Parents are not to just drop off players and players must be always with an adult. Siblings of players should not be dropped off for a practice. Please arrive 10 minutes before scheduled practice. Do not let the players roam the school. An adult has to accompany players to bathrooms, water fountains or waiting for parent pick up. Do not bounce balls in the hallways. Practices need to ended at the scheduled time. As coach you can not leave until all players have been picked up. Always have another adult with you. Be considerate of school property and staff. Malicious behavior can lead to RCYBA not being permitted to use that school behavior. The RCYBA insurance only covers facilities we have listed with our insurance company.

Game Management Game Management - - League League Playing Time Equal participation per game is the goal of our league. However, please realize that playing time for every game will not be perfectly distributed. This should only be due to issues such as OT or disciplinary issues. Keeping the best players on the floor to win games is not the goal of League play. Games League games are to be developmental and fun for the players. The goal is to provide an in-game experience to learn how to work as a team and develop skills. Plays should be few and not be completed. After-Games Be sure parents are there to pick up players after a game. Players can no be left at the game facility unaccompanied by an adult. Coaches/Player/Parents Conduct It is the responsibility of the coaching staff to practice and ensure their players and respective players follow the RCYBA Code of Conduct that was signed at time of registration

Game Management Game Management- - Travel Travel Playing Time 4th and 5th grade; should receive equal playing time for the duration of tournament. While this is Traveling basketball, at this age the focus should still be development. 6th thru 8th grades; Due to the competitive level of traveling basketball it will require coaches to manage playing time based on individual game situations. This will mean that playing time may not be the same for each player per game. Coaches will make every effort to play each player at least 2 minutes per half. Games Middle school traveling basketball is played at a competitive level. Game management should be based on games situations. While keeping in mind to make the game fun and involve all players. In game plays should match those of the high school coach, if provided.

Game Management Game Management - - Travel Travel Coaches/Player/Parents Conduct It is the responsibility of the coaching staff to practice and ensure their players and parents follow the RCYBA Code of Conduct that was signed at time of registration MYAS maintains a tournament team issues database. Tournament hosts, opposing teams can file complaints in which MYAS will investigate. If a team is a repetitive offender, that team will be banned from participating in the Grade State tournament. Other tournament hosts can also prohibit a team from their tournament. MYAS Free Throw Competition MYAS will holding a free throw contest this season. All listed travel team coaches will be contacted by MYAS regarding the use of an app to track free throws. Overview: 10 free throw session by Feb 15th. (each player shoots 10 free throws) Each player on the team shoots 100 free throws.

Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Parent Code of Conduct Pledge Player Code of Conduct Pledge Have fun! I will treat everyone, including coaches, parents, players and officials, with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, nationality or gender. Be honest, fair, and always show good sportsmanship to all coaches, players, officials, parents and fans by demonstrating good sportsmanship at every practice and game win or lose. I will show courtesy and respect to teammates, opponents and coaches. Learn the value of commitment to the team. I will attend every practice and game that I can and will notify my coach if I cannot. I will focus on improving myself to help the team. I will realize that athletic contests, including practice sessions are educational experiences and opportunities. I will learn and play by the rules of the game and bring questions or concerns to my coach. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to: trash talking my opponents, booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using inappropriate language or gestures. I will not engage in rude or bullying behavior on or off the court. I will remember that the game is for the kids - not the adults. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials regardless of ability, race, sex, or creed at every practice, game, and tournament. As a parent/guardian, I will inform the coach of any physical, behavioral, disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. I will respect the rules of the game and the policies of the program. I will teach my child the rules of the game and how to resolve conflicts without hostility or violence. I will place team improvement and effort ahead of my personal desire to win. I expect a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at on-site practices and events. I will do my best to make sure that youth sports are a FUN and POSITIVE experience. I will treat other players, coaches, fans, volunteers and officials with respect. I will not berate the officials! I will not undermine the coaches' instructions or directions. I will not use profanity! I will communicate my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner. Discuss with the coach, outside of practice or game time. Contact your League or Traveling Coordinator, in writing. Contact a member of the RCYBA Board of Directors, in writing. PENALTY Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in a temporary or permanent banishment from any RCYBA sponsored events. Please BEHAVE or BE GONE!

Officials Officials Role of Officials Enforce the rules of the game Goal is not to call every foul and every violation They re here to help coaches and players They are learning too Interaction with Officials Approach respectfully and ask questions Yelling that s a foul! Does nothing other than cause stress and anxiety for all Focus on coaching the players so they can do our job If interested in becoming an official - Contact Tim Nicometo via email at timnicometo@gmail.com

Summary Summary As a coach you are key to making this basketball experience an enjoyable for all your players. Lead by being an example of good sportsmanship for both players and parents. During games you are also responsible for player and parental behavior. Communication is key not only with players but with the parents. If you need assistance, we are here to help.

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