VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION

General Information

Coach Expectations and Concussion Resources

• Coach Expectations
• Heads Up Concussion Youth Sports Online Training Link
• Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches
• Parent/Athlete Concussion Handout

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