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Volunteer Coaches Volunteer coaches staff all of our youth basketball leagues. The basketball program is one that requires a lot of energy from a thoughtful, creative, concerned group of volunteer coaches comprised of parents and other adults who love sports and instructing children. You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. For every player the coach is the single most important adult leader. Effective coaches fully support a positive youth sports philosophy in their attitude and behavior at practice, games and events. You will help the players learn skills, discuss fair play and most of all, have fun. Look at coaching as an opportunity not only to teach sports skills, but also to achieve something far more significant - helping children reach their full potential. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach we need you to fill out a Coach Application. You can download the application from our web site, www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org, or you can pick one up at the registration desk at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Don’t know if you have the knowledge or skills to coach? Deerfield Park District will offer coaching clinics for new and experienced coaches. The Park District also has a library of resources and access to plenty of other materials to make your coaching experience as rewarding as possible. ASEP(American Sport Education Program) training is required for all coaches who have not been certified by ASEP or another approved course (must have proof). This course is designed to give the youth coach necessary, basic information on how to coach children, keep practices safe, and prepare for practices and games. You will be able to take the course on-line and must have it completed by your first practice. You will receive a code to take the course once you turn in your application. Skill Evaluations All children in the league must attend skill evaluations. Coaches should be on hand to rate the players. Time and Location for skill evaluations will be posted as the season gets closer. Coach Meetings All coaches will need to attend a general meeting and a player selection meeting for their specific league. We will cover league specific information and select the teams based on the skill evaluations. All the meetings will be at the JPCC. Coaches Application Form (PDF) _ Small Shots - Activity #233045 Small Shots is a developmental program for 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls who plan to participate in and those parents who plan to coach in the Youth Basketball League. Volunteer parents will assist professional coaches each week teaching and developing the children’s fundamental basketball skills. Children will learn skills necessary to help them succeed in the Youth Basketball League. Coaches will learn drills and strategies necessary to develop each child’s individual ability and the team concept. Teams will be put together by the Deerfield Park District.* Each team will receive a schedule and meet for one hour per week on Sunday afternoons. Children will learn skills and concepts in a fun atmosphere that involves drills, the “play practice” concept, and scrimmages. *One request per child will be accepted for team placement with friends. Parents wishing to volunteer must fill out an application and criminal background check waiver and attend a mandatory coaches meeting on Tuesday, January 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Jewett Park Community Center. The coach application can be picked up from the JPCC or downloaded from our web site at www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
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Pre-Season Basketball Clinics - Activity # 133009 NORTH SHORE BASKETBALL CAMP will help you fine tune your skills before the basketball season gets underway. Whether you choose to focus on one skill or improve your whole game these are the clinics for you.
Location: TBA
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