Coach’s Corner

Our Volunteer Coaches are making a difference!

Behind every YMCA sports team are dedicated coaches. Inspirational and influential, these selfless volunteers give their all for every practice, play and game. Being a coach at the YMCA also gives adults the opportunity to work with and learn from their players. You do not need a long list of coaching experience – just basic knowledge of the sport and a desire to teach the fundamentals. Coaches, you make our programs possible by volunteering your time to teach the youth in our community and you cannot be thanked enough!

Becoming a volunteer coach is easy! All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application, Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse History clearance. All paperwork must be turned in two weeks prior to the start of the session. For anyone interested in volunteering, click the link below to get started! For additional questions, please contact Zach Miller, [email protected] or 814-734-5700.

Volunteer Application

Resources for Coaches

We believe that a youth sports program is only as strong as its coaches and that is why we want you to have all the tools you need for your season. We recommend that you check out the YMCA training website where there are multiple sports-specific training’s available. Each sport specific training will provide you with downloadable practice plans for specific ages in each sport.

Flag Football

Thank you for coaching NFL Flag Football at the Y! We believe that a youth sports program is only as strong as its coaches, and that is why we want you to have all the tools you need for your season. Whether you are a first-time coach, or a veteran, use these coaching tactics, plays, drills and tips to help your athletes excel.

League Rules – NFL Flag Football 2021

Coaching Manuals

Use the curriculum to help engage your athletes during practice, and ensure that the practice is developmentally appropriate.
Elementary School Curriculum
Middle School Curriculum

Practice Drills

Quarterback Drills
Running Back Drills
Wide Receiver Drills
Flag Pulling Drills
Agility Drills
Conditioning Drills
How to Catch a Football
How to Throw a Football
How to Snap a Football

Videos

NFL Flag (Official YouTube) – Elementary Age Practice Drills

Downloadable Resources for Coaches

NFL Flag Playbook: A printable resource for 5 on 5 Flag Football plays.
NFL Flag Playbook: A web based resource (includes videos) for 5 on 5 Flag Football plays.

Soccer

Thank you for coaching soccer at the Y! We believe that a youth sports program is only as strong as its coaches, and that is why we want you to have all the tools you need for your season. Whether you are a first-time coach, or a veteran, use these coaching tactics, plays, drills and tips to help your athletes excel.

Fall 2020 Outdoor Soccer Rules

Coaching Manuals

Use these drills to help engage your athletes during practice, and ensure that the practice is developmentally appropriate.

3 – 5 Year Old Soccer
6-9 Year Old Soccer
10-13 Year Old Soccer

Practice Drills

Pre-K/K Practice Plan
Basic Soccer Fundamentals
Soccer Warm-Up Games
Soccer Drills

Videos

Soccer – Intro
Soccer – Dribble
Soccer – Passing
Soccer- Shooting
Soccer – Combo Drill

Downloadable Resources for Coaches

Blank Practice Plan: A helpful tool to plan an effective practice.

Additional Information

Positive Coaching Alliance