Coach’s Corner
Welcome to the Coaches Corner for YGametime. Thank you for giving your time and effort to help build local athletes, it’s no easy job – but it always comes with great reward. Whether coaching kids or adults, you are an instructor and a leader. Check back often as we update this page to provide resources to help you be the best coach.
Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Y!
All volunteer applicants applying for Chasco and Hutto volunteer positions must fill out an electronic application. It is required that you upload the background consent form and a copy of your current driver’s license. There are many questions throughout the application that you are required to answer in order to successfully complete the application. Here is the link to apply for Chasco/Hutto volunteer positions:
Once you get to the site…
Step 1: Choose the position you are applying for
Step 2: Read the job details, description, and qualifications for the position. Click Apply for Job
Step 3: As this is the first time filling out an online volunteer application, click Create New Login by providing your email address and creating a password
From there you will then enter the application and begin answering the questions and also submit your application for approval.
Please see below rules::
Rookie Soccer: YMCA of Central Texas – Rookie Soccer Rules
Rookie T-ball: YMCA of Central Texas – Rookie T-Ball Rules
Rookie Basketball: YMCA of Central Texas – Rookie Basketball Rules
Rookie Plus Soccer: Plus Soccer Rules & Guidelines (12.12.23) YMCA of CTX
Rookie Plus Baseball (T-ball/Coach Pitch): Plus Baseball Rules & Guidelines (12.12.23) YMCA of CTX
Rookie Plus Basketball: Plus Basketball Rules & Guidelines (12.12.23) YMCA of CTX
Rookie Plus Volleyball: Plus Volleyball Rules & Guidelines (12.12.23) YMCA of CTX
Rookie Plus Flag Football: Plus Flag Football Rules & Guidelines (12.12.23) YMCA of CTX
Soccer Practice Plans
Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 4 and Under
Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 5-6
Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 7-8
Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 9-10
Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 11-12
Basketball Practice Plans
Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 4 and Under
Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 5-6
Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 7-8
- Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports. This 30-minute eLearning lesson from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is designed to help you recognize if an athlete has a concussion and respond appropriately.
- Online Risk Management Training and Toolkit. Created for the Y by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, these trainings and tools help us keep everyone in Y programs safe.
Name | Description | Course Length |
Core Courses (Please take these courses in the order provided) | ||
1. YMCA Youth Sports Programs | Discusses program philosophy and introduces the volunteer to Y youth sports programming. | 15 minutes |
2. Parent’s Role in Youth Sports | Discusses the benefits of Y youth sports programs for both parents/caregivers and youth. | 30 minutes |
3. Volunteers Make the Team | Discusses how volunteers impact and ensure the success of youth sports programs at the Y. | 30 minutes |
4. Safety and Emergency Action | Discusses the importance of safety, responding to an incident, preventing injuries, and protecting oneself in an emergency situation. | 45 minutes |
5. Coaching YMCA Youth Sports | Provides an overview of coaching Y youth sports programs and discusses how coaches influence the positive development of today’s youth. | 30 minutes |
6. Officiating YMCA Youth Sports | Provides sports officials the basic rules and regulations of officiating Y youth sports, such as basketball, soccer, softball/baseball, volleyball, and flag football. | 45 minutes |
Coaches Courses | ||
Coaching YMCA Basketball | Provides tools and techniques for coaching basketball for children ages 3 and up. | 45 minutes |
Coaching YMCA Soccer | Provides tools and techniques for coaching soccer for children ages 3 and up. | 45 minutes |
Coaching YMCA Baseball/Softball | Provides tools and techniques for coaching baseball/softball for children ages 3 and up. | 45 minutes |
Coaching YMCA Volleyball | Provides tools and techniques for coaching volleyball for children ages 3 and up. | 45 minutes |
Coaching YMCA Flag Football | Provides tools and techniques for coaching flag football for children ages 3 and up. | 45 minutes |