"For All Ages"

1. Coaches Responsibilities
2. Coaches Code Charactor and Conduct
3. Coaches Code Corrective Action Policy
4. Park Rules
5. Concession Stand Rules
6. Players Code Charactor and Conduct
7. Players Code Corrective Action Policy
8. Parents/Spectators Code of Conduct
9. Parents/Spectators Code Corrective Action Policy
10. Notice
11. Thank You Coach

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Coaching Training League or Tee Ball? What to Expect

Training or T-Ball Coaches Welcome to Centertown Youth League. Just remember… most of these kids and some parents don't know the first thing about the game. You will be given a copy of the game rules by paper or on the our Web-Site.

Training League and Tee Ball can be summed up in five words, patience, relax, and have fun  Most training league and tee ball coaches are coaching a team for the first time, and of course are a little nervous at times, Well guess what? Most training league and tee ball players and parents are also participating in an organized youth team for the first time. The expression they are in the same boat as you are and eager to begin.

Your first practice be prepare many of your players will show up not knowing which hand their glove goes not to say what to do with the ball once they stop it, hitting off a tee and running the bases, this is were the patience comes into play.

So Relax and let us help you on everything will be ok and fine during this adventure in coaching. Training League and Tee Ball should be pressure free. You should have three goals for your training or tee ball team, be safe, have fun, and teach the very basics of the game. If you follow those three goals and communicate with your parents about everything, then your season should be a huge success.

Have Fun, laugh with them not at them. If you see the kids enjoying yourself, chances are they will too. It's not about winning the game its teaching these at an early age to learn the game, good sportsmanship, and to be positive. Chances are they will remember in the future of this past experience with you. Strive to be a good memory for them and a positive influence on them to build those memories.

Meet the Parents

We have a simple philosophy.. "Win the parents over and you will have a great season". There will be new families wanting to meet you and it is a good possibility that you will be their child's first coach in an organized sport. Sounds like pressure, but it really isn't. They just want to find a coach who doesn't yell at their child.

Parents are going to want and meet you at the first practice. This is a good time to explain your philosophy, ground rules, and what you hope to accomplish. At most practices parents will have some kind of information they want to pass along to you.

At your first practice put your assistant coaches and/or parents in charge of starting your practice by simply playing catch with the kids. Either a player has to leave early or they are going on a vacation and/or will miss a game.

Training and tee ball drills are about the basics; throwing, batting, hitting and catching or stopping a ball. This is a good place to have your assistants assist you in teaching the players how to do these.

Find Assistant Coaches

Try to line up a few assistant coaches before the first practice, they will be invaluable in helping you keep "orderly chaos". Sometimes training or tee ball practices and games may sometimes feel like the equivalent of "trying to keep jello nailed to a tree"...impossible, but fun to try!

Your First Training League or T Ball Practice

You may not accomplish as many things at your first practice as you hope. That's OK.. keep it fun!

Some of your players may not have started school yet. This could be the first time they have had to take instructions from someone other than a parent or grandparent. So take it slow, keep your drills simple and explain everything as you go. 

Remember, kids this age have a very short attention span so keep your drills short and keep all the kids engaged. Kids also visual learners so show them how to do what you are trying to teach. Coaching training league or tee ball can be very rewarding experience. So, take a big deep breath, exhale and enjoy yourself.

Training League or Tee Ball Coach Checklist

Must Have

- Training or Tee Balls

- Training or Tee Ball Batting Tee (league will provide if needed)

-  Players Batting Helmet (each player should have their own/ if a player can not afford one, let the league official know and arrangements can be made to provide one for them).

- Training or Tee Ball Bats

- Players Fielders Glove

- Water

Accessories 

- Ball Bucket or pouch

- Line Up Board

- Snacks

Emergency Kits

- First Aid Kit

- Players Emergency Contact Information

- Copy of Players Registration Forms (league will provide and also league will keep copy at ball park site)

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