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Mandatory Coach Training: 

Mandatory Coach Training Volunteer coaches are the backbone of youth sports in America. Without the thousands of parents signing up to coach youth sports every season, the youth sports world would come to a screeching halt!

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COACHING TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON CONTACT YOUR PLAYERS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE COACHES MEETING. CONDUCT A PARENTS MEETING TO CONVEY RULES, EXPECTIONS AND LIST OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE SEASON. APPOINT A PARENT TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATION REGARDING UPDATES WITH THE OTHER PARENTS. EDUCATED YOURSELF WITH THE RULES AND CURRENT TRENDS IN YOUR SPORT. PROPERLY CONDITION PLAYERS TO AVOID INJURY. ENCOURAGE PARENT PARTICIPATION AT PRACTICE. ALWAYS BE THE LAST TO LEAVE A GAME OR PRACTICE SO A CHILD IS NOT LEFT BEHIND. TEACHING SPORTSMANSHIP IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS TEACHING SKILLS. FOR YOUR PROTECTION! DO NOT PROVIDE RIDES FOR PLAYERS. FOR YOUR PROTECTION! DO NOT INVITE PLAYERS INTO YOUR HOME WITHOUT THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10

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First and Foremost…….. It is a proven fact that Parents, players and fans attitudes often time reflect the coaches attitude. Coaches are role models. As a role model it is a coaches responsibility to self monitor words, actions and attitude.

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COACHES CODE OF ETHICS (condensed version) I will do my very best to make this sport FUN for my players. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players first I will remember to treat every player as an individual I will refrain from physically contacting players, other coaches, fans or officials, etc. I will insure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of this sport. I will lead by example, and demonstrate GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP I will ask my players to treat other players, coaches, fans, officials and recreation staff with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. I will refrain from smoking or the use of any form of tobacco on or in the vicinity of the playing area. I will also refrain from any alcoholic beverages or use of any drugs when I am around my players. I will refrain from swearing or using offensive and degrading, language.

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Three Strikes……….You are OUT! Failing to comply with the Codes may result in the following: First incident is a warning Second incident is removal from park/facility Third incident is permanent suspension from all games. The 3-strike rule is set during the course of the entire season, and includes parents, coaches, players and spectators. If behavior by any team member or spectator is inappropriate an official, supervisor or administrator can forfeit the game.

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We must value Sportsmanship. “Sports not only builds character, but reveals it!” It seems that the traditional value of sportsmanship is being challenged from many directions, and good sportsmanship is becoming a lost art. As adults we must recommit ourselves to guiding our youth, teaching them what sportsmanship is, rewarding them for showing good sportsmanship, and by example showing them that sportsmanship is alive and well in youth sports.

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Concussions In the first legislative session of 2011, the state of Utah followed in the footsteps of the state of Washington – which in May of 2009 signed into law HB 1824 – Zackery Lystedt Law – by passing House Bill 204: Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries. In March of 2011 Governor Herbert signed the bill into law. Within weeks of the law taking effect Kaysville Parks & Recreation started the process of becoming fully compliant with this new law. KPR fully supports any and all measures that will help protect our athletes from the very real and very dangerous affects of concussions.

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Concussion Education The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created a free online concussion training tool for coaches. As a coach for Kaysville Parks and Recreation you are required to take part in the 45 minute training. When you have completed the training you will receive a certificate of completion. A copy of the certificate must be delivered to the recreation office via email, mail or hand delivered. Keep a copy for your records. http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/HeadsUpConcussion.html

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Testimonial Cole appeared clumsy and stunned— symptoms of concussion If people recognize and properly respond to concussions when they first occur, it helps prevent further injury or even death. However, not everyone recognizes the symptoms of a concussion. Cole′s coach did. Early on in the practice, his coach noticed that he appeared clumsy and stunned, was answering questions slowly, and had trouble with his memory. His coach had learned about concussion symptoms after completing the CDC Injury training. “He pulled me out of practice (and) then sent me to the school′s athletic trainer. The athletic trainer made an appointment for me to see a neurologist the next day. The neurologist believes this decision (to remove me from practice) saved my life,” Cole said. _______________________________________________________________

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Game Schedule Quick Facts Did you know Kaysville Parks & Recreation schedules over 6,500 games per year? Schedules will be posted online approximately one week prior to season starting. Once schedules are posted they will not be adjusted. If coaches have a conflict they may get a sub. Rain Outs will be posted on the home page of the website. Post time is 3pm when possible. KPR will make every effort to reschedule all rained out games. ______________________________________________________

"The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders." ~Vince Lombardi~ : 

"The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders." ~Vince Lombardi~ Thank you for your volunteer efforts. Have a rewarding season. Sincerely, Kris Willey, Recreation Director Robyn Dickson, Program Specialist Josh Godfrey, Program Coordinator