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Coaches List 2011

Coaches' Guidelines

• 8/9 Coaches allowed on the field all season. Coaches on the sidelines after week 3 for 10/11 age group. No coaches allowed on the field for 12+ age groups.
  
  
• Centers should be snapping the ball between legs for the 10/11 & 12+ age groups all season.
  
  
• Bean bags - odd colour bag should always be first down marker. Example: 1st red bag is line of scrimmage, 2nd red bag marks rusher, yellow bag is first down.
  
  
• Rushers have to wait for a count of "5 elephants" in the 8/9 year old division, a count of "3 elephants" in the 10/11 year old division and can go at the snap of the ball in the 12+ division from the 7 yard line.
  
  
• Have players remove watches, rings, necklaces, earrings (especially loop type) to avoid a possible injury. Hats are not allowed.
  
  
• You are there to make sure everyone participates, has FUN, learns some of the basic skills and develops a better attitude of fairness and sportsmanship. You are there to set a good example for players, so please be careful about letting some of your competitive desires surface during game situations.
  
  
• Remember the Rusher has a totally unobstructed, direct path to the QB. Any opposing player interfering with the Rusher, causing the Rusher to alter their rush, will be penalized 10 yards.
  
  
• At the end of the year, please bring all equipment to the U of R Fields and return items to the designated area at the field. The following needs to be returned: 2 footballs, 7 pylons, 3 bean bags, and any manuals
  
  

Coaching Tips..…3 F’s

Remember, kids participate in sports for all kinds of reasons. They enjoy learning new skills, and testing these skills against others. They like the challenge and excitement. Winning and pleasing others are part of it, too, but they are not nearly as important as the simple pleasure kids get from being active, being with friends — being part of a team! The approach you take to coaching should reflect these desires. You’re on the right track if you concentrate on fun, fitness, and fundamentals.

• Fun — Make it a great experience for the whole family — for players, coaches, officials, and fans!
• Fitness — Aim for active participation for every child. In this way, sport will contribute to the mental and physical development of all participants.
• Fundamentals — Focus on the basics. As children develop their skills, their enjoyment of the sport will grow.
  

What Parents Expect of Coaches

1. Make sport enjoyable
2. Respect children as individuals
3. Be a knowledgeable leader
4. Be safety conscious
5. Act in a mature and adult manner
6. Be fair
7. Respect rules and officials
8. Give equal opportunity for playing time
9. Plan activities effectively
10. Be approachable
    
    Printable version of these guidelines in PDF format