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Coaching
The Role of the ASA Youth Coach
Preparing Your Team
Individual Registration FAQ’s
Organizing a Team

Coach
Unless you have had previous experience, you may have difficulty in appreciating the planning involved in organizing and running a team.

The wise coach will get a responsible manager to help.

Choose your manager on the basis of dependability, interest and character.

More and more coaches are using handicapped youths as managers. They can be of great assistance, and you too can do them a real service by making them know they are needed. There is a place for every boy and girl in sports. A wise coach will find the right place for each one.

Manager's Duties
Work in close cooperation with the coach and assist whenever and wherever possible.

     Don't wait to be told. Anticipate needs.
     Look after eligibility forms.
     Get birth certificates when needed.
     Be responsible for all equipment. Keep it in good condition. Have it readily available.
     See that the diamond is kept in playing condition-weeded, lined, etc.
     See that the schedule is posted and all players know about practice, and dates, times and places.
     Be sure that players are on time for practice and games.
     Keep club records and charts.
     Post information gathered from charts kept.
     Arrange for transportation when needed.
     Handle team funds on trips.
     Stay in touch with league executives
     At the game, check lineups.
     Find out ground rules, if any.

Assistants
We have discussed the importance of using handicapped girls and boys as assistants. An ex-player may be available. Pick someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, competent and of good character.

     Be sure to take him or her into your confidence.
     Bring the assistant in on your long-range program.
     Meet for a new minutes before each practice to run over the day's program.
     Give encouragement and praise whenever deserved, especially publicly.