VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION
General Information
North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) relies on the dedication of volunteers in order to provide quality youth sports programming at an affordable price. NCPRD truly appreciates the commitment required to coach - we couldn’t do it without you!
NCPRD recommends and will certify two coaches per team. Below are the requirements to be a certified volunteer coach for a NCPRD youth program.
VOLUNTEER COACH REQUIREMENTS
- Head coaches must be 18 years of age or older
- Assistant coaches may be 16 years of age or older.
- Assistant coaches under the age of 18 must have an adult (21 yrs or older) present during practices if the head coach is not present.
- Coaches age 18 and older must pass a mandatory background check.
- Attend all mandatory NCPRD coach meetings/trainings for the program.
- Coaches must complete an online Heads Up or comparable concussion training and provide NCPRD Sports with certificate of completion.
- Sign and return the Coach Contract form to NCPRD Sports.
- Coaches will be issued a Coach ID card to be worn at all practices and games.
Volunteer Coach Registration: Click here to be redirected to the coach registration page. Then, scroll down to the program you are interested in and click the "volunteer" button.
Coach Expectations and Concussion Resources
Specific Sports Program Resources
Sideout Volleyball
Hoopers Basketball
Program Objectives
- To enhance physical and mental fitness through playing youth sports.
- To teach life lessons while building-up youth that impact sports positively by focusing on improving oneself, their teammates and the game as a whole.
- To promote good sportsmanship and fair play.
- Provide every player the opportunity to play and practice as equally as any other player regardless of their size, age, and ability.
Focus on continuous improvement, not on winning or losing.
NCPRD youth programs are not just about the honorable pursuit of victory, but more importantly the goal is learning valuable life lessons. Coaches, parents, and athletes are expected to promote a positive, character-building youth sports experience.
Volunteer Coach Requirements
- Head coaches must be 18 years of age or older; Assistant Coaches may be 16 years of age or
older.
- Assistant coaches under the age of 18 must have an adult (21 years or older) present during all
practices and matches if the head coach is not present.
- Coaches age 18 and older must pass a mandatory background check.
- Attend all mandatory NCPRD coach meetings/trainings for the program.
- Coaches must complete an online Heads Up or comparable concussion training and provide
NCPRD Sports with certificate of completion.
- Coaches will be issued a Coach ID card that must be worn at all practices and games
Additional Coach Resources
This document outlines changes between grade levels. For instance from 3rd grade to 4th grade.
Coach Meeting & On-court Coach Clinic
Head Coaches are required to attend the coach meeting. The on-court coach clinic will immediately follow the meeting and coaches get on the court with our trainers and run through drills.
Drills & Practice Plans
This comprehensive document includes basketball terminology, tips, drills and practice plans.