Welcome to the Coaches Corner for Y Gametime.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Y! All volunteer applicants applying for 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. Be sure to apply to the correct position accompanied with the appropriate branch site (i.e. CHASCO (Round Rock), Hutto, or Twin Lakes) Here is the link to apply for volunteer positions

Once you get to the site…

Step 1: Choose the volunteer position you are applying for
Step 2: Read the 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
Step 4: From there you will then enter the application and begin answering the questions, as well as provide your electronic signature that will formally submit your application for approval.

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

Other Helpful Coaching Resources

Checklist for Positive Coaches

Tips for the First Time Coach

Coaching Players of Mixed Skill Levels

Coaching in Blowout Games

Coaching Your Own Child

Finding Success in a One Win Season

Tips for Starting a Practice With an Opening Circle

 

Here is a Twin Lakes Field Map to help you find your athlete’s game!

 

Practice Plans and Sport Specific Resources

Baseball (T-ball/Coach Pitch):

YMCA of CTX Youth Rookie Plus Baseball Rules & Guidelines

YMCA of CTX – Rookie T-Ball Rules

T-Ball Coaches Manual

T-Ball Practice Plans: Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, Practice 4, Practice 5, Practice 6, Practice 7, Practice 8, Practice 9

Coach Pitch Practice Plans: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9

 

Basketball:

YMCA of CTX – Youth Rookie Plus Basketball Rules & Guidelines

YMCA of CTX – Rookie Basketball Rules

Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 4 and Under

Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 5-6

Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 7-8

Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 9-10

Basketball Practice Plans – Ages 11 and Up

 

Soccer:

YMCA of CTX Youth Rookie Plus Soccer Rules & Guidelines

YMCA of CTX – Rookie Soccer Rules

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

Soccer Practice Plans – Ages 13-14

 

Volleyball:

YMCA of CTX Youth Rookie Plus Volleyball Rules & Guidelines

Volleyball Practice Plans:

Vball-practice-1, Vball-practice-2, Vball-practice-3, Vball-practice-4, Vball-practice-5, 

Vball-practice-6, Vball-practice-7, Vball-practice-8, Vball-practice-9, Vball-practice-10

 

Flag Football:

YMCA of CTX Youth Rookie Plus Flag Football Rules & Guidelines 

Flag Football Plans can be sent to you upon request. The file is too big for this website.

 

ADDITIONAL SPORT & COACHING RESOURCES