You’ve been selected as the coach of a team – now what?
The Orem Recreation Department utilizes volunteers as youth coaches. These volunteers are often a parent of one of the participants on the team. A typical scenario has mom or dad registering their kid, and being asked to volunteer as a coach. Oftentimes, a parent will even sign up to be an assistant coach and then find themselves named the head coach because no other parents volunteered. However you were selected to coach, thank you for being willing to help out.
Did you know . . . coaches are one of the most influential people in the lives of athletes. They have the opportunity and the responsibility to teach valuable lessons that can impact the development of a child… for a lifetime.
What you can expect from us
- Trained staff (supervisors, officials & score keepers) – but they aren’t professionals!
- Fairness & consistency
- Support of coaches
- Safety first mentality
- Concussion Awareness Training
- Pre-Season coach’s meeting
What we expect of you
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Make sportsmanship your #1 priority. “One person practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.” Knute Rockne
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Treat game officials with respect at all times
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Zero tolerance for disrespectful behavior
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Weekly practices teaching fundamental skills
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Report suspected concussions to Recreation Staff