The following is provided by the coaching staff of the CCYFL
What Does Your Coaching Staff Expect of You
- To come to and enjoy the games. Cheer to make ALL the players feel important.
- To have your players arrive at least 10 minutes prior to start or practice and one hour prior to start of Saturday games.
- To try not to question their leadership and training. All those involved with the game will make mistakes. This includes the coaches.
- Do not holler at the players, or the umpires. We are all responsible for setting examples for our children. We must be the role models in society today. If we eliminate negative comments, the children will have an opportunity to play without any unnecessary pressures and will learn the value of good sportsmanship.
- If you wish to question our strategies or leadership, please do not do so in front of the players or fans. Contact us either before or after practice/game.
What You Should Expect from Your Coaching Staff
- To be on time for all practices and games.
- To be as fair as possible in giving equal time to all players.
- To do our best to teach the fundamentals of the game.
- To be positive and respect each child as an individual.
- To teach the players the value of the winning and losing.
- To never holler at any member of the team, the opposing team, or the umpires. Any confrontation will be handled in a respectful, quiet and individual manner.
- To set reasonable expectations for each child for the season.
What is Expected of the Players
- Do your best at practices and games – give 100% effort.
- Be on time for practices and games - have your equipment with you.
- Listen and learn from your coaches and teammates.
- Maintain your cool when you make a mistake.
- Cheer on and support your teammates.
- Hustle on and off the field.
- To not get upset at your own mistakes or mistakes of others. . . Everyone makes mistakes. During the season we will all make mistakes and we need to support each other.
- To understand that winning is only important if you can accept losing, as both are important in the game.
- Show good sportsmanship at all times.
- Show respect for the umpires and other volunteers.
- Wear your uniform with pride – game jerseys are only for games!
- Learn from losing as well as winning.
