Coach Package

 

             COACHES INFORMATION PACKAGE

 

                   

 

 

Welcome coaches! If you are reading this you have decided to become part of St. Ann’s Coaching History. Your Pursuit of Excellence in Coaching is greatly appreciated.

I cannot thank-you more for your time and commitment to the St. Ann’s Athletic Program.

 

  1. All coaches are required to have a criminal record check. See the Athletic Director for details. You will not have to pay for the record check. Keep the bill and submit to the Athletic Director. If you have already had one please tell the Athletic Director.

 

  1. All coaches are required to read and sign the Coaches Code of Conduct Form. The Athletic Director will provide this form.

 

  1. A Copy of the Policies for Van or Bus drivers will be attached to this form. Please make sure you review this document.

 

  1. The Athletic Director will distribute all uniforms. Please wash in cold water. Air dry if possible.

 

  1. If required teams will be asked to provide a team photo. You do not have to worry about this. The Athletic Director will take care of this.

 

  1. The practice schedule is posted outside the P.E office. If you have requests for practice times see or call the Volleyball Coordinator (Lawrence Beaton 372-5452(w) 314-6858(h)). The Basketball season will be coordinated by Randy Semenoff 372-5452(w) 377-1742(h)). There will also be a copy of the league schedule posted. Randy Semenoff is also the Athletic Director. If you have any questions about the Athletic program please call Randy.

 

  1. If you need to take Athletic equipment out of the school please make sure you return the equipment to the school the next day. Remember there are teams practicing every day.

 

  1. If we are hosting most teams will bring their own balls. If they require balls make sure the balls are returned at the end of the tournament or game.

 

  1. If any athletic equipment is damaged or in need of repair make sure you tell the Sponsor or Athletic Director as soon as possible.

 

  1. Do not give out any equipment to a visiting team if the Coach or Sponsor is not present.

 

  1. If possible, collect all uniforms at the end of the season. I will wash them and record.

 

  1. If a student athlete loses a uniform or part of a uniform please tell the Athletic Director as soon as possible.

 

  1. If a student athlete has an accident during, before, or after a game or practice, please notify the Athletic Director at the most convenient time. If serious or suspicious the parent(s) or guardian should be contacted immediately.

 

  1. If a student athlete, coach, or a member of the coaching staff is ejected from a game, you must notify the Athletic Director immediately. A report will have to be filed and put on record, within 48 hours of the incident. Usually players or coaching staff will be suspended for one game for game ejections. Improper behavior after a game ejection could result in more than one game suspension.

 

  1. A student athlete can be put on probation if Academic Performance is not satisfactory. Please make sure your student athletes keep up with their studies. This means the student athlete will not be able to practice or play until Academic performance improves.

 

  1. If you have any concerns about a particular player and their behavior or attitude, during trips, tournaments, meetings, games or practices, please talk to the Athletic Director immediately. The Athletic Director and Administration will review this situation.

 

  1. If you would like to practice on the weekends, mornings, holidays or practice any other time not on the schedule please see the Sport Coordinator for you season. Look at # 6 for coordinators name.

 

  1. Players are asked to dress-up on game days. They can wear their uniforms. Students who do not dress up or wear their uniform can be suspended from play by the coach or Athletic Director.

 

  1. If you would like to play any exhibition games, home or away, please contact the Athletic Director before you arrange games.

 

  1. If you hear about a tournament please do not commit until the Athletic Director has been notified.

 

  1. It is a good idea, if you know in advance, if you need a van or bus to book ahead of time. If you are a volunteer coach the Sponsor will take care of the bookings. The keys for the buses and vans are kept at the office, under the counter. Please make sure to return keys immediately to the office after the trip.

 

  1. Coaches are not permitted to use the photocopy machines. If you need something printed see the sponsor or Athletic Director.

 

  1. As a coach you must supervise your players at all times. If you are not present a sponsor must be present. This person must have administrative approval.

 

  1. The Athletic Director will take care of field bookings, tournament bookings, league schedules, and game officials.

 

  1. It is a good idea that each student athlete has his or her own water bottle. Please encourage student athletes not to share bottles for health reasons.

 

  1. If a student athlete needs to be taped before a game medical the Athletic Director will provide kits. All coaches must carry a medical kit for away games. Please do not leave these behind. If you do, please tell the Athletic Director as soon as possible. This goes the same for any athletic equipment left at another school by mistake.

 

  1. It is a good idea to send a letter home to the parent(s) or guardian explaining your coaching philosophy, team rules, league schedule, and plans for the year, etc… If you need help with this feel free to call the Athletic Director. You could also have a meeting at the school. See the Athletic director for a room.

 

  1. If out of town coaches’ call you about rooms tell them we endorse the Sandman, Holiday Inn, and Days Inn. They can also contact Bernita Leahy 250-377-3399. The Athletic Director will usually send out this information in advance.

 

  1. Coaches are not allowed to hold monies, unless they have the approval of the Athletic Director and Administration.

 

  1. Coaches will be asked to set up game equipment before practices and games. The team (home) who practices or plays last will be asked to put equipment away after a practice or game. The Sponsor or Athletic Coordinator will assist with this duty.

 

  1. At the end of the season the coach can organize a team get together. If you need suggestions call the Athletic Director.

 

  1. During the course of the year it is a good idea to have players bond. If you need any ideas call the Athletic Director.

 

  1. At the end of the year you will be asked to choose or have your players choose team awards. These will be presented at the end of the season at the Athletic Awards Banquet. You are invited to attend. Because of the duration of the banquet please keep speeches or presentations to a minimum. If you have any questions call the Athletic Director. You will not have to provide the award.

 

  1. If at any time you need information about goal setting, practice planning, conditioning, weight training, nutrition, motivation, team bonding, mental skill (visualization/cues/positive thinking, etc…), skill training, stretching, feel free to contact the Athletic Director for ideas.

 

  1. Coaches should carry the medical number (CARE CARD) for all student athletes for all out of school games, tournaments or exhibition games.

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Coaches Duties:

 

  1. Coordinate practices.
  2. Collect uniforms at the end of the year.
  3. Supervise student athletes.
  4. Supervise equipment during practices or games.
  5. Suggest tournaments or exhibition games to athletic Director.
  6. Medical kit for away games.
  7. Balls for away games.
  8. Maintain control of team during practices, games, exhibition games and tournaments.
  9. Be at practices and games on time.
  10. Sign the Coach’s Code of Conduct.
  11. Complete the Criminal Record Check.
  12. Choose team players based skill, attitude, leadership, effort and commitment. Coaches may want to extend this list. The Gr. 8 Policy is no cut. Teams can be limited to 15. Gr. 8 players can only be removed from a team for discipline or attendance reasons. Before this decision is made please consult the Athletic Director. Cuts can be made in JR. and SR.
  13. Be aware of the DRUG and Alcohol Policy as it pertains to Volunteer Coaches.

 

 

 

 

School Appointed Coach:

 

1.      Coordinate practices.

2.      Collect uniforms at the end of the season.

3.      Collect monies and uniform deposit cheque.

4.      Copy game schedules for student athletes.

5.      Medical kit for away games.

6.      Report all accidents and game ejections of student athletes, coaches or assistant coaches to the Athletic Director.

7.      Supervise the use of school equipment at home and away.

8.      Notify players of practices, games and tournaments.

9.      Maintain control of team during practices, games, exhibition games and tournaments.

10.  Choose players based on skill, effort, attitude, leadership and commitment. The coach may wish to extend this list. Gr.8 teams have a no-cut policy. Teams may be limited to 15. The only way a Gr. 8 can be cut is for discipline or attendance reasons. Cuts can be made in JR. and SR.

11.  Set-up equipment before practices and games and put equipment away after practices and games.

12.  Supervise the use of school equipment.

13.  Be aware of the Drug and Alcohol Policy as it pertains to Teachers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsor Teacher:

 

1.      Collect team monies.

2.      Book tournament accommodations.

3.      Arrange transport for tournaments or away games. See van and bus chart in the staff room. Make sure to return keys to office after use of bus or van. Make sure to fill in the travel book at the office.

4.      Report all accidents or game ejections of players, coach or coaching staff to the Athletic Director immediately.

5.      Check the practice schedule and coordinate with Volunteer Coach.

6.      Be present at all home games, away games, exhibition games, and tournaments. The sponsor teacher must be in the building during practices. They must be in the gym during home games.

7.      Help the coach collect Athletic Fee and Uniform Deposit.

8.      Help the coach collect uniforms at the end of the season.

9.      Report game results to the media. See the Athletic Director for details.

10.  Help the coach set up for home games.

11.  Help the coach put equipment away.

12.  Open the equipment room for the coach and the referee’s room.

13.  Photocopy materials for coach.

14.  Check to make sure all doors are locked after the game and lights are out.

15.  Collect and report all games results (only home games) to the Athletic Coordinator.

16.  Be aware of the Drug and Alcohol Policy as it pertains to Sponsors (Teachers).

 

 

 

 

     

Athletic Coordinator:

 

1.      Schedule practices.

2.      Distribute league schedules and tournament schedules.

3.      Create tournament schedules.

4.      Coordinate scorekeepers, timekeepers and linesmen for all games, exhibition games and tournaments.

5.      Help coordinate transport of teams to out of town games and tournaments.

6.      Report results to media.

7.      Distribute equipment and collect equipment for away games.

8.      Collect Athletic fees and uniform deposits.

9.      Collect student athlete contracts.

10.  Coordinate coaches for season.

11.  Collect and report all game (only home games) results to the Zone Commissioners.

 

 

Athletic Director:

 

1.      Book all home and away tournaments.

2.      Check medical kits.

3.      Take care of player registration.

4.      Appeal new players.

5.      Supply uniform sign-out sheet to coaches.

6.      Collect Athletic fees and uniform deposit from Athletic Coordinator.

7.      Collect student athlete contracts from Athletic Coordinator.

8.      Coordinate in school camps.

9.      Approve of all volunteer coaches, school coaches, assistant coaches and managers.

10.  Take care of awards banquet.

11.  Make sure coaches have completed a Criminal Record Check and signed the Coach’s Code of Conduct from.