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Develop a player/parent handbook of information including team policies and rules, a game and practice schedule, lettering criteria and other important information.
Meet with the Activities Director to discuss needs and potential problems for the upcoming season. Set bus departure times. Discuss any athletes you plan on moving up. Let the Activities Director know of any transfer, foreign exchange and other special situation students.
Conduct a parent meeting to share your purpose statement, coaching philosophy, team policies and schedules.
Meet with your coaching staff to develop your coaching plan for the upcoming season. Be specific in advising assistants of their responsibilities.
Have an informational meeting for interested athletes. Make clear all expectations. Make clear what they need to have done before they can practice. Prior to participation, all students must have on file Physical Forms, register online and pay activity fees. Athletes do not practice until this is taken care of!
Ensure all your equipment and supplies are on hand before your season begins.
Take care of any Coaches Clipboard requirements including the Rules Interp Meeting. Remind your assistant coaches including volunteers to do the same. Notify the secretary of volunteer coaches in a timely manner.
If you plan on conducting a fundraising activity, get it approved by the Activities Director. Turn in money in a timely manner to the district office or to the Administrative Assistant. Create a spreadsheet keeping track of the amount of money collected per athlete including check numbers and cash. See more information below.
If a coach needs to transport students using a school van they must complete Type III training.
Consider joining your coaches association. Oftentimes your athletes won’t be eligible for postseason awards if you don’t.
You are subject to and responsible for all District policies, which are posted on the website. Please review and make sure you understand each policy.
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