GLEN ELLYN GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

COACHES APPLICATION

GEGSA POLICY:

The Glen Ellyn Girls Softball Association Committee will select and approve annually all managers and assistant coaches from a list of applicants. In order to be considered for a coaching position, the individual must submit an application and agree to the “Glen Ellyn Park District Coaching Contract” on the reverse side of this form.

This application is for anyone interested in becoming a coach. The GEGSA and the Glen Ellyn Park District are looking for volunteers who can make the commitment to coach a team, to improve the skills of our players and to improve their coaching skills.

NAME: PHONE: ____________________

ADDRESS:     _________________ HOME: __________          

WORK/CELL:   _________________

I am applying to be a: MANAGER ASSISTANT COACH

HOUSE LEAGUE SUMMER TRAVEL

Pixie League (Grades K – 1st) 18 u

Pigtail League (Grade 2) 16 u

Ponytail League (Grades 3rd – 4th) 14 u ___Full ___Partial

Bobtail League (Grades 5th – 6th) 12 u___ Full ___Partial

Junior League (Grades 7th – 8th) 10 u___ Full ___Partial

Rec League (Grades 9th – 12th)

Daughter’s Name: Daughter’s Grade:

This Year’s Team: _________________________ Did you coach? ________________

Signature:        ____________________ Date:

THE GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT REQUIRES YOU TO SIGN A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WAIVER.

GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT

COACHING CONTRACT

I understand that my responsibilities as a youth coach are of great importance and that my actions have the potential to significantly influence the young athletes I coach. Therefore, I promise to uphold the following rights of young athletes to the best of my ability.

I. Right to participate in sports.

II. Right to participate at a level commensurate with each child’s maturity and ability.

III. Right to have qualified adult leadership.

IV. Right to play as a child and not as an adult.

V. Right of children to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport participation.

VI. Right to participation in safe and healthy environments.

VII. Right to proper preparation for participation in sports.

VIII. Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.

IX. Right to be treated with dignity.

X.. Right to have fun in sports.

I also promise to conduct myself in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Coaches as given below.

1. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of any personal desire to win.

2. I will remember to treat each player as an individual remembering the large spread of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

3. I will do my best to provide a safe play situation for players.

4. I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

5. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

6. I will lead by example BY:

· Demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship.

· Treating all player, coaches, officials and parents with respect and dignity.

· Refraining from smoking, drinking or other personal habits which are inappropriate around youth sports during practice and games.

7. I will insure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and that I will teach these rules to my players.

8. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach.

9. I will remember that I am a youth coach, and that the game is for children and not adults. With my signature, which I voluntarily affix to this contract, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will do my best to fulfill the promises herein. I further understand that failure to comply with this contract can result in my removal from this program as coach.

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Signature of Coach Date