"For All Ages"

Tuesday: Aoril 9th
6:00 pm- Training League
7:00 pm: Tee Ball
8:00 pm: Coach Pitch

Thursday: April 11th
6:00 pm: Junior Boys
6:30 pm: Junior Girls
7:30 pm: Senior Girls
8:00 pm: Senior Boys

Note: Only Head Coach and 1 Assistant Coach allowed during picks.
No Kids are allowed in room during draft, exception ones that are assigned to assist.

To All Coaches

Centertown Youth League Guidelines and Regulations; Section 8 

Responsibilities and Expectations- In order for a program to be truly successful, it takes the cooperation of everyone involved. Coaches play a big part of this and have the following responsibilities and expectations when participating in CENTERTOWN YOUTH LEAGUE: Children’s sports are supposed to be fun and for the kids. Unfortunately, many parents, fans and coaches don’t realize that their actions, whether verbal or non-verbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults.

1-You should have a team meeting with all the player’s parents during a practice time and before the first game to be play, to go over rules and procedures of your team and league.

2-To find a team sponsor for your team.

3- We owe our appreciation to the sponsors by having the players and coaches wear the team shirt as much as possible during the games.

4-To provide or work with the team parent on providing schedules of practices and games.

5-One of the main things to remember is you are their coach. You should be a teacher of the sport. Your players will look up to you and depend on you. They need leadership, guidance, discipline, someone who honestly cares.

6-Don't be a coach to satisfy your ego. You won't last long. Why? You can't fool the kids. If you find the right way, your team will absorb much more than you think possible. When you reach this level, they will crave more knowledge and gain confidence in themselves and you.

7-Remember you are responsible for setting the tone, so try to keep it positive, upbeat, and show some enthusiasm. Don't be a dictator; it is your responsibility to teach the sport. You can't have a do as I say not as I do attitude. Some of your players will not respond, making it harder to gain their respect and get the most out of them. You have to remember to admit your mistakes, nobody is perfect.

8-To work with league officials in anyway ask of to help the league operations.

9- Safety at the park; (warm-up time, etc.) Do not throw balls and swing bats around spectators outside of the playing fields area, especially along sidewalk(s). Tell your players and others you see.

10-Plan and supervise games, practices and events

11-Supervise assistant coaches and team parents

12-Teach the young athlete the fundamentals of the sport

13-Encourage the involvement of the parents in the sport

14-Provide a safe and fun environment for the children

15-Learn and follow ALL league rules, policies and procedures

16-Give each player required playing time, put the well being of players ahead of your desire to win.(nothing wrong with completion, but try to be fair and think of the kids).

17-Do not go on surrounding property areas without permission (especially, always keep players off these areas)

18-Constantly display and demand good sportsmanship in practice and in games, including, but not limited to, accepting decisions of game officials in a professional manner; refrain from criticizing opposing coaches, players, and fans; congratulate opposing players and coaches following a game; refrain from teaching unsportsmanlike strategies; and refrain from “running up the score” rather than providing more players with opportunities to participat

Centertown Youth League Guildelines and Regukations; Section 9

1-Unsportsmanlike conduct by any coach is UNACCEPTABLE.

2-Significant offenses will result in expulsion from the league. It is expected that coaches be role models and exhibit sportsmanship at all times.

3-Coaches are expected to monitor the behavior of the players and fans associated with their teams.

4-Alcohol and any illegal drug are not allowed on the park grounds.

5-Smoking or e-cigarettes are not allow on playing fields or dugouts (abide by park smoking zones)

6- Chewing tobacco and/or dipping stuff are not allowed spitting on playing fields, dugouts and bleachers.

7-Profanity, taunting, chanting and any derogatory comments are not allowed.

8-Positive cheering and acknowledgement of strong play, (even by the opposition team) is strongly encouraged.

9-Umpires should be treated with utmost respect at all times. Calls are not to be arguing over. Coaches can discuss calls for clarification, but arguing calls, or publicly criticizing calls, will not be tolerated.

10-Players should be taught by example just how important it is to treat the umpire with respect.

11-Players should be encouraged to respect the league equipment, team equipment, fields, other team equipment, buildings and park.

12-Pick up trash and clean up dug out after your game. Disciplinary actions will be taken upon coaches if any of the rules, regulations and conduct being violated. Supervision of practices and games expulsion from the league will be determined by the Youth League Committee. Actions for all above: It will be determined by the youth league committee

Centertown Youth League Guidelines and Regulations; Section 10

1-Coaches who fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct or do not live up to their responsibilities or expectations will be subject to disciplinary action. Accordingly, CENTERTOWN YOUTH LEAGUE COMMITTEE has instituted a Corrective Action Policy to establish appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior.

2-The Corrective Action Policy is a guide to assist CENTERTOWN YOUTH LEAGUE to run a quality program. The Corrective Action Policy is a

3-step system designed to forgive a mistake but to firmly address chronic misbehavior. 3-For violations of the Code of Conduct or Ethics, the following steps will be followed:

--Step 1 – Verbal Warning – League will discuss undesirable conduct with coach and stress that this behavior will not be tolerated.

-Step 2 – One Game Suspension - Coach will be suspended for that game and next game schedule.

-Step 3 – Season Suspension - Coach will be suspended for a season. The coach will be warned that the next offense may result in further disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from league.

These guidelines are not absolute in dealing with behavioral problems. Severe or unsafe situations could merit the harshest sanctions against the participant.

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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