Saint Clement Parish Athletic Committee
2007/2008 Coaches
Intramural:
Team 1 Chris Kirby
Team 2 Steve Tomkins
Team 3 Gil Carmichael
Junior Varsity Boys:
Grade 5 Jim Gallagher
Grade 6 John Adduchio
Junior Varsity Girls Jim Besso
Varsity Boys:
Team Red Joe Kastner
Team Gold Rich Dalik
Varsity Girls:
Grade 7 Jim Gallagher
Grade 8 Pete Pabon
SCAC Coaches
Guidelines
Purpose
Volunteer coaches and adult volunteers make up a
critical component of the St. Clement Parish
Athletic Program. The intention of
these guidelines is to set a base level of expectations for those fulfilling
these roles while attempting to ensure for all participants, an environment that
provides a positive, fun athletic experience composed of instruction,
sportsmanship and age-appropriate competition which is consistent with the
teachings and values of the St. Clement Catholic
community.
Coaches’ Requirements
All
coaches will be required to:
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Complete a
St. Clement Coaches Application.
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Complete a
SCAC coaching background check.
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Complete the
Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic.
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Must be at
least 18 years of age.
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Attend
VIRTUS
Awareness Session (www.virtus.org)
Coaching Guidelines
Each coach is expected to:
1.)
Make a
commitment to attend most practices and games
during the season.
2.)
Ensure that
all athletes are constantly under adult supervision during practices and games
– this includes water and restroom breaks. The Head Coach will make the
appropriate arrangements for coach and adult volunteer
supervision when he/she can not be present. This includes arriving before practice starts and not leaving
before all children are properly picked-up.
At no time is there to be less than one SCAC approved coach
at each team function. No
practices or games can be held unless there is a SCAC approved coach present.
3.)
Ensure that
all coaches and athletes are aware of and follow all team, league, and SCAC
rules and guidelines.
4.)
Exhibit,
promote and teach a high level of sportsmanship and respect for all team members
consistent with the beliefs and teachings of the St. Clement Catholic community
during each team event.
5.)
Will
not tolerate and appropriately address any unsportsmanlike conduct on the part
of coaches, volunteers, or player.
6.)
Actively
be involved with each team member.
Accommodating requests for help is encouraged in order to maximize the
learning experience.
7.)
Maintain a
good and clear communication flow with all players, parents, assistant coaches,
volunteers and the athletic director.
8.)
Follow to
the best of their ability, all league, game, team and SCAC
rules, policies and procedures.
9.)
Conduct a
parents’ meeting at the beginning of each season which will include
discussions of league schedules, team roster, practice schedule and methods of
communication.
10.)
Ensure the proper care and management of all issued
equipment and uniforms. Return all
of the same by designed due dates at the end of each season.
11.)
Appropriately and professionally handle any differences
with referees and judges.
12.)
Make every effort to attend all coach and league
meetings.
13.)
Verbal or physical harassment of any
volunteer or player by a coach, player, or volunteer is grounds for immediate
suspension and dismissal.
14.)
NO games to interfere with CCD Program
and NO games before 11:45 on Sundays.
15.)
Ensure that all athletes are properly attired so as
not to be a hazard to oneself or another player.
16.)
Make sure that all equipment is used only for its
intended purpose and is used properly.
17.)
Only schedule practices and games at a SCAC
approved facility (an insurance requirement) which provides a safe venue for all
participants.
18.)
Take the necessary steps to ensure the care of all
game and practice facilities. Coach
will handle and timely report any deficiencies/problems to the St. Clement
Athletic Director.
19.)
When an accident occurs, the coach must
properly attend to the athlete and document all significant injuries (deep
wounds, asthma attacks, broken bones, sprains, bloody noses, significant blows
to any part of the body, etc. – when in doubt, document and report to the SCAC Board.
20.)
Promote age-appropriate competition and game
instruction according to St. Clement Athletic
Committee Guidelines.
21.)
Not make any unauthorized expenditures or
commitments (tournament commitments, etc.) involving the team or on behalf of
the St. Clement Athletic Committee.
22.)
Always have a First Aid Kit in their possession at
each event.
23.)
Review and always have in their possession during
practices and games a Sports Participation Health History form for each athlete.
24.)
Always be aware of the nearest working phone or
will have a working cell phone at each practice and game.
25.)
Never put any coach, volunteer or child in harms
way.
26.)
Keep St. Clement Athletic Director informed of any
unusual and significant individual athlete or team situations.
27.)
Not participate in any unapproved SCAC events or
allow unauthorized use of facilities. The
Head Coach must discuss any off-site activities with the St. Clement Athletic
Director at least 48 hours before
the start of the desired event.
28.)
Report team results to the proper authorities on a
consistent and timely basis.
29.)
Coaches Red Handbook (Carry with you at all times)
Enclosed:
