Athletic Boosters helps fund Professional Development for Coaches.
Submit your request to the Athletic Booster President for the workshop you would like them to pay for.
Once approved Athletic Boosters will pay for the workshop only—NO travel expenses or food.
Suggested Reading:
Book Recommendation: InSideOut Coaching: Joe Ehrmann- How sports can transform lives.
Online Learning Resources
NFHS Learn: Free and paid courses on topics such as concussion safety, sportsmanship, and sport-specific strategies.
Positive Coaching Alliance: Resources to foster a supportive and positive team culture.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Schedule time to observe fellow Los Altos coaches in practice or competition. Sharing strategies and feedback can be one of the most impactful learning opportunities.
Podcasts
Contact Coaches Podcast
Virtual Leadership Workshops
Module 1: Making the Connection
Module 2: Connecting with my Athletes
Module 3: The Power of Your Presence
14 Legal Duties of a Coach:
Planning:
Coaches can be held liable for failing to plan and should have a documented comprehensive plan for their program that includes daily, weekly and monthly plans with detailed descriptions of practices, skills, drills, supervision and emergency response information.
Supervision
Selecting/Training Coaches
Technique instruction
Warnings
Safe Playing Environment
Protective Equipment
Evaluating Conditioning
Evaluating Injury
Matching/Equating Athletes
Medical Assistance
Emergency Response Plan
Safe Transportation
Sport-Related Disclosures
https://www.nfhs.org/articles/essential-legal-duties-for-athletics-directors-and-coaching-staff/#
Coaching Organizational Tip:
Binder:
Rosters
Important forms
Emergency contact for athletes
Daily Attendance
Practice plans
Other misc tabs to keep a coach organized.