GRANBY YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC. COACHES APPLICATION PACKAGE Tom Anderson GYF, INC. PO BOX 691 GRANBY, CT 06035
Dear Prospective Coaches, GRANBY YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC. Thank you for your interest in coaching for Granby Youth Football, Inc.! The goal of our organization is to enrich the lives of young people by providing a safe and affordable football and cheer program, where participants will have fun and develop the values of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We encourage and award scholastic achievement, competition, and playing well equally. Most will find this to be a very rewarding and fun experience. Our focus and priorities are player safety and character development. Yes, we want to WIN, but not at the expense of our integrity. We play well to maintain a reasonable level of competiveness so that we get kids to come back season after season. What we do need is adult volunteer coaches that are honest, open-minded to the game of football, reliable, good managers, people that know how to motivate children and have an interest in the development of young people in their care. You do not have to be perfect to be a part of Granby Youth Football. However, we do have very high standards. You do not need to know the game of football extensively, we will train you! Coaches that complete our training do very well and have applied this training to other coaching interests. We have a variety of coaches with different skills and abilities. We want and need all of the help you can provide. You are welcome to bring your own style and experience and you do not have to agree with all of our plans and schemes, however our mission statement and coaching philosophy dictates everything we can do together. If you can agree to the coaching contract provided in this application, you can coach for us. If not, it is best not to apply. We look forward to you being a part of our coaching family! Thank you for considering us and this rewarding program. Sincerely, Thomas J. Anderson GYF President
FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING COACHING APPLICATION AND WAIVER Thank your for your interest in helping Granby Youth Football, Inc. enrich the lives of all those choosing to participate in our youth football and cheer program! We need coaches for many of our teams. Coaches of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. The safety of our players is our top priority, as such the following information is required to perform a background check. FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: DRIVERS LICENSE: STATE: EXPIRATION: EMPLOYER: OCCUPATION: BUSINESS ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: YEARS WITH EMPLOYER: COACHING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE: DO YOU HAVE A NYSCA FOOTBALL CERTIFICATION:? MBR# EXPIRATION: DO YOU HAVE A NYSCA CERTIFICATION IN ANOTHER SPORT:? MBR# EXPIRATION: HAVE YOU TAKEN CONCUSSION AWARENESS TRAINING? EXPIRATION: ARE YOU AN EMT OR PERIMEDIC? HAVE YOU TAKEN FIRST AID/CPR/AED TRAINING? EXPIRATION:
OTHER YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCE: WHY DO YOU WANT TO COACH? DO YOU HAVE A CHILD IN THE PROGRAM? NAME: AGE: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITIONS CAN YOU COACH?: WHAT OTHER SKILLS DO YOU HAVE THAT MAY ADD VALUE TO OUR YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER ORGANIZATION?: CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS (Community, Religious Based, Business, Labor or Professional): OTHER INFORMATION HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED? HAVE YOU EVER HARMED A CHILD? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? WHEN: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE A PROGRAM? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EJECTED FROM A GAME AS A COACH OR A SPECTATOR? WHEN: DO YOU USE ILLEGAL DRUGS?
OTHER THAN ABOVE, IS THERE ANY FACT OR CIRCUMSTANCE THAT WOULD CALL INTO QUESTION YOU RE BEING ENTRUSTED WITH THE SUPERVISION, GUIDENCE AND CARE OR YOUNG PEOPLE? IF YES, EXPLAIN: I understand that; the information that I have provided may be verified, if necessary, by contacting persons or organizations named in this application that may have information concerning me. This information will also be used to do a criminal background check. By signing this application, I am applying to be a coach, but I will not be assigned a role, if any, until our check is complete. Failure to complete the application or falsifying the application is grounds for rejection or removal from GYF at a later date. I hereby release and hold harmless from liability any person or organization that provides GYF with the information. Additionally, by signing this application I agree to hold harmless the GYF, its officers, members, coaches, affiliates, and volunteers thereof. In signing this application, I have read the attached Coaching Contract, the Coach s Code of Ethics and the position description as a condition of applying and registering as a coach with GYFC. I understand I must reimburse GYF for all training cost should I not uphold my commitment to serve for two years. I agree to comply and enforce the By-Laws of the Northern Connecticut Football League, and the Granby Youth Football, Inc. Constitution. I affirm that the above information is true and correct. X SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE FOR GYFC USE ONLY APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: APPROVED DENIED REASON DENIED: ASSIGNMENT: GYFC PRESIDENT DOC:
HEAD COACH TASK DESCRIPTION Shall be appointed for a period of two years. Shall undergo and pass a background check. Shall abide and always be in strict compliance with GYF Coach s Contract and the NCFL s Coach s Ethics requirements while participating in GYF events. Shall follow and be in strict compliance with all NCFL rules during play. Shall be certified by USA Football Level 1 Heads Up Tackling Shall be certified USA Football Age appropriate Level 2 U8 U-14 as applicable. Shall complete the GYF Training Program. Shall be First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. Shall report all injuries to the GYF Safety Officer. Shall represent the GYF in a professional manner in the community. Shall volunteer for all Jamborees Enforce team rules not described in the by-laws or constitutions Be supportive of all volunteers, the players and the Executive Board Determine Team Captains Determine practice priorities and practice plans. Assign coaching duties to Assistant Coaches. Choose or approve age appropriate offense, defense and special team schemes in consultation with the Director of Coaching. Determine player positions and playing time with input from Assistant Coaches. Interact with referees in accordance with NCFL rules.
ASSISTANT COACH TASK DESCRIPTIONS Shall be appointed for one year Shall abide always be in strict compliance with GYF Coach s Contract and the NCFL s Coach s Ethics requirements. Represent league in the Community. Enforce rules not describe as By-laws under the direction of the Head Coach. Attend coaches meetings and clinics. Be supportive of the Head Coach, all volunteers, the players and the Executive Board. Volunteer for all Jamborees and clinics. Shall be certified by USA Football Level 1 Heads Up Tackling Shall complete the GYF Training Program. Shall report all injuries to the GYF Safety Officer.
FOOTBALL COACHES CONTRACT The goals of Granby Youth Football and Cheer is to enrich the lives of young athletes by providing a program where they will have fun and develop the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to hard work. We encourage scholastic achievement, competition, and playing well equally while acting as caring role models. As a coach for the Granby Youth Football, all coaches shall: Be approved by GYF President and the GYF Director of Coaching in advance without exception. All coaches shall fill out the coach s application, agree to the coaching contract, pass the background check and interview with the Director of Coaching prior to acceptance. Consider safety as their first concern. Complete and be certified in GYF funded Heads Up Tackling, USA Football Age Specific Training U8-U16, NYSCA Training, NYSCA Concussion Training, NYSCA Bullying Prevention Training, NYSCA Protection Against Abuse Training and Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR AED Training by August 1 ST of the playing year. All head coaches are required to provide GYF with a two year commitment or must reimburse GYF the full cost of the training provided at the time of resignation. Be familiar and use the GYF Communication Plan when interacting with Parents and Players. Be familiar, use and follow the GYF Concussion Plan to the letter. Be familiar with the GYF Emergency Action Plan. Emphasize and celebrate academic achievement. Beginning on the first day of school, Thursday s is academic night. All players must bring in their Academic Accountability Report and submit it to the Team Manager. MAKE A BIG DEAL ABOUT IT! Not discriminate. It is the policy of the GYF not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to terms, playing time or conditions because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity. VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION FROM GYF. Play all players for a minimum of 4 plays at the line of scrimmage per game per NCFL Rules. VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM THE NCFL. Be organized and use a practice plan for every practice. All drills shall be written out and timed. Be efficient with our time. Have your player information, release forms, and contract book in your possession at all GYF events. Encourage, teach and promote sportsmanship and teamwork at every turn. Use the Bully Pulpit entrusted to you to encourage honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, humility, hard work, perseverance, compassion, loyalty, unity and grace.
Give your players plenty of water breaks. Coaches shall not deny players access to water or restroom breaks. Be familiar with GYF Heat and Hydration Plan. Coaches shall take no chances with heat exhaustion. Abide by the direction and shall not challenge the decisions of the GYF Safety Officer as it pertains to player safety, weather and field conditions. Read the warning sticker on the helmet to all players three times during the first week of practice. Use and establish a buddy system. Pair up players at the first practice. Keep in mind, many players quit simply because the feel left out or have not bonded with others. Drill in groups of 5-10 players no larger and shall not exceed 15 minutes. Promote and use Level of Contact in accordance with your training to increase player safety by reducing helmet-to helmet contact. Use Air, Bag, Control, Thud, and Live drills in order to progress players using a Player Progression Development Model (PPDM). If players can t execute the fundamentals of the drill, do not progress them beyond their ability or confidence level! Maximize the use of air and bag drills, limit the use of live tackling drills to small spaces. Prohibit the use of high speed ramming drills and or daily scrimmages. Promote, teach and use the Heads Up Tackling System as prescribed by USA Football. Use it exclusively, no other technique shall be taught. Teach in depth, safe and age appropriate blocking techniques in accordance with your U8 U14 Coaching certification. Be positive and enthusiastic at all times to encourage our players, smile! Be consistent. Enforce player and parent ethics equally in accordance with GYF and Northern Connecticut Football League By-Laws. Not touch a player below the waist. Do not touch a player when we appear angry. Never touch a player s facemask to get his/her attention. Not smoke, chew tobacco, or drink alcohol in front of players or their parents at GYF events. Not wear clothes that promote tobacco, alcohol or firearms at GYF events. Not use abusive or foul language. Not want to win by more than three touchdowns. Not be allowed to score 50 points unless the other team is within two touchdowns. Do not put yourself in a position to score more than 50 points. As a precaution ask the referee to warn your team when they score. ANY TEAM SCORING 50 POINTS SHALL FORFEIT THE GAME AND THE COACH WILL BE TERMINATED FROM GYF WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Insert your secondary offense or defense and substitute freely when ahead by three touchdowns. Have second and possibly third string quarterbacks and running backs ready to play in the above situation.
Not blitz, run outside, pass or give the ball to your star athletes when in the above situation in the second half. Stay inbounds, run the clock. Do not substitute your star players late in the game. Kneel to run the clock out if at the goal line. At the beginning of each game, Head coaches shall meet with the referee to clarify any Special League Rules or concerns. Not arguing with referees or opposing team coaches. Referee judgment calls shall not be openly challenged. You may only talk to officials to clarify the number of players committing the foul. Protest shall be managed in accordance with NCFL rules. ANY COACH EJECTED FROM THE GAME SHALL FORFEIT THE GAME AND THE COACH WILL BE TERMINATED FROM GYF WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Recommend to the GYF President the expulsion of any player that throws his/her helmet in anger or removes his/her shoulder pads in anger. COLLECT HIS OR HER EQUIPMENT ON THE SPOT! Not have sleep overs of any kind. Report any player that has missed four unexcused practices in a row to the GYF President immediately. Retrieve equipment from expelled players or those that quit immediately. I agree to abide by the above guidelines as a condition of coaching for the Granby Bears. I agree to resolve any issue with the GYF Director of Coaching and not in public or in a court of law. I understand that bad mouthing the system, fellow coaches or the program in public will not be tolerated. To do so takes the joy out of coaching and jeopardizes the success of the program. I can be terminated at any time by the GYF Board, with or without cause with no remedy or review. I agree to accept the decision and actions of the GYF Board without repercussions. I will hold the GYC, its members, and its affiliates harmless against any termination. SIGNED: DATE: PRINTED NAME:
APPENDIX F NORTHERN CONNECTICUT FOOTBALL LEAGUE COACHES CODE OF ETHICS I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a NYSCA coach by following the NYSCA Coaches Code of Ethics: 1) I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. 2) I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group. 3) I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. 4) I will promise to review and practice the basic 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 in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. 7) I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. 8) I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players. 9) I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach. 10) I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children and not adults. 11) I will not use any foul language, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct directed to players/cheerleaders, coach or a member of the NCFL program. 12) I will not display any unsportsmanlike conduct to the opposing team, fellow players/cheerleaders, coaches or any league representatives on any social media (i.e. face book, internet etc. 13) No coach, coaching staff member, parent or player will be allowed to create a video recording of, or watch a video recording of any NCFL game other than the game that their town has played in. Violation of this rule will result in the Head Coach being suspended for (6) games during the season or rolled over to the next season. X
NAME OF COACH SIGNATURE AND DATE GRANBY YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER TRAINING PLAN FOR COACHES You don t have to be perfect to be a part of Granby Youth Football and Cheer. However we do have very high standards. We have had many successful coaches that have never coached football before. The purpose of our training program is to strengthen our commitment to player safety and to make the coaching experience enjoyable to you. These Nationally recognized training programs contribute to our ability to consistently make good decisions, and manage teams and individuals to their full potential. Head Coaches are asked to make a two year commitment to GYF in exchange for this training. Coaches unable to fulfill this commitment shall be required to reimburse GYF for the full cost of the training taken. Annual training shall consist of the following: National Youth Sports Coaches Administration Initial Membership: $20.00 National Youth Sports Coaches Administration Football: $10.00 National Youth Sports Coaches Administration Bully Prevention National Youth Sports Coaches Administration Concussion Awareness FREE FREE National Youth Sports Coaches Administration Prevention against Abuse FREE USA Football Heads Up Tackle Level Certification $25.00 USA Football Level 2 Age Specific Training (HEAD COACH ONLY) $10.00 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (HEAD COACH ONLY) $90.00* *May not be actual price because of group discounts or promo codes*
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