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.
BASKETBALL DOCUMENTS
- Basketball Rules
- 21 BEST Youth Basketball Drills for BEGINNERS (In 5 EASY Phases)
- Jr NBA Practice Curriculum
- How to Coach Kids – Website, free resources
VOLLEYBALL
- Team Pictures – Online Purchase/Packet
- How To: For a Successful Picture Day Guide
- Printable Online Order Form
- Team Picture Schedule, October 30
SOCCER DOCUMENTS
- Soccer Practice Plans
- Age 3-4 Practice Curriculum
- Soccer Coach Weekly Webite – driils
- Fall Soccer Rules
- YMCA Volunteer Packet
- YMCA Practice Plans
- YMCA Practice Plans 2
- Skill Development Games for Soccer
- Weekly Themes for Practice and Games
- Mojo Sports App – Soccer and Flag Football Practice Planner
- Soccer Drill Videos
GENERAL
TRAINING LINKS
- YMCA Online Training – trainings listed below
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 |