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Coaches and Managers
Who are the league’s coaches and where do they come
from?
We re-select our coaches every season. All our
coaches are volunteers. Most are parents, some are simply adults who love
the game and want to help the children of our community.
What is the difference between a coach and a manager?
The rules established by the county require each team
manager to be a female. However, the county bylaws says very little about
what a manager’s duties are. We at Temple Terrace Leaguerettes question
the legality of the county’s requirement, but we do believe that having
female role models involved with each team is a good idea. So, during our
season we require that each team have an adult female actively involved in
the coaching and/or management of that team, but we do not specify whether
her title must be coach or manager. However, each team must designate a
female manager, in order to satisfy HCPRD requirements, whenever attending
a tournament.
How are coaches and managers selected?
Coaches must apply for their positions. The local
league board reviews all applicants and selects from the pool of
applicants those individuals that the board believes to be most qualified
and best suited to be a Leaguerettes coach. Whenever possible, the board
approves two or three individuals as a group to be
coaches/managers/assistants for a single team. When this is not possible,
the board simply approves a head coach, who then selects a manager and one
or more assistants, in each case subject to board approval.
What kind of training and certification do our
coaches and managers have? All coaches must be certified by the HCPRD by shortly
after the season begins. This certification requires attendance at a four
hour class regarding safety, emergency procedures, sports psychology, and
legal issues. The certification is good for two years, after which the
certification must be renewed by taking a refresher course.
What are the minimum qualifications to be a coach or
manager?
In addition to becoming certified by HCPRD, each
coach/manager/assistant must submit to a background check by HCPRD. There
are no other specific qualifications. It is important to note that coaches
have not received any particular training relating to coaching, safety,
emergencies, first aid or other matters other than through the HCPRD
certification program. Coaches are simply citizens like you, trying to
give something back to the community.
What if I have a problem or complaint relating to our
coach or manager?
First of all, try talking things over with the coach.
We believe you will find our coaches to be reasonable, thinking, caring
individuals who really want to do what is best for the players. Note:
Don’t try to talk to the coach on game day, at practice, or while
players are nearby. Choose a different time and place. If talking to the
coach does not resolve your problem, please consult with a board member.
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