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John Engh & Kate Dilworth presented by: Welcome!!!!
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Transcript of NAYS New York Meeting
John Engh & Kate Dilworth
presented by:
Welcome!!!!
Today’s Agenda
• NAYS – Who we are…• Youth Sports in 2013• Current Challenges• Youth Sports Tools• Wrap-up / Q & A
National Alliance for Youth SportsNAYS History
– 501-c-3 nonprofit
– Diverse youth sports organization
– 3 million coaches trained since 1981
Youth Sports has
changed!
Age of Participants
For the Parents or the Children?
Travel/Select/Elite
Specialization
• FUN!!!
• self-confidence
• self-esteem
• skill building
• social skills
• sportsmanship
• fitness
• respect
• discipline
• role model
• follow through
• responsibility
• play by the rules
• communication
• teamwork
• winning/losing
• motivation
• commitment
• leadership
• positive outlook
Why do parents sign their
children up for youth sports?
The Sport Parent Paradox
• Parents enroll their children in sport because they believe that sport participation has tangible benefits – and they are right!
• Shift Happens - Parents voluntarily sign their children up for a fun activity and then do all they can to eliminate the fun their children are having!
• #1 Issue:
Identification
It’s a PROCESS:1. Screening2. Training3. Evaluation4. Accountability
What are we doing to manage and oversee our volunteers?
Four components of providing quality youth sports programs:1. Screening – Guidelines & Management
2. Training – Live and Online Clinics – continuing education –membership benefits - value
3. Evaluation – Coach Rating System
4. Accountability – Code of Conduct/Reporting & Revocation Procedures
We are not just about
TRAINING…
NYSCA Program:1. Training
2. Membership
3. Management
Coach
Administrator
NYSCA Program
NYSCA TRAINING
– Online & Live Clinics
• $20 Annual Membership
– Part 1: Coaching Youth Sports
– Part 2: One Sport Specific Training
• 12 specific sport trainings
• live clinic options for non-traditional sorts
– Code of Ethics
– Exam
add additional sports for $5
Part 1: Coaching Youth Sports
Part 2: Sport Specific Training12 sports
Baseball Softball Basketball Football Flag Football Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Soccer Ice Hockey Inline Hockey Cheerleading Volleyball
NYSCA Membership
• What’s Included in MEMBERSHIP?– Benefits
• Training course
• Membership card
• $1,000,000 in excess liability coverage– Increases to 2,000,000 + $250,000 accident in year 2
• Youth Sports Journal
• SportingKid Magazine subscription
• Monthly Coaching E-Newsletter
• Additional trainings available to members
– Online Membership• Including…
NYSCA member area:
NYSCA member area:
Additional FREE Trainings
Advanced Training Option
Chapter Management
Coach oversight & MANAGEMENT
– View Member Status
– Coach accountability procedures
– Order materials
– Download forms
– Set-up/manage background checks
– Manage coach evaluations
– Access to youth league resources
– Chapter E-Newsletter
Chapter Management area:
Rate Your Coach Results
Coach Accountability
National Guidelines:Created with input from youth sports professionals
Revocation :Coaches not living up to the Code of Ethics can have their memberships revoked -permanently
Reporting Feature:Allows NAYS to keep track of incidents and report back to chapters
Our Vision for Every Community
Certified Youth Sports Administrator
Trained League Administrators
and/or Professional Staff
Screened, Trained, Evaluated Coaches/Volunteers held
Accountable for their actions
Knowledgeable Parents
Working Together for the KIDS
Volunteer Administrators
NYSAA Overview:
• Volunteer Coach Management
• Participants/Kids
• Officials
• Dealing with Parents
• Volunteer Boards
• Protecting Yourself from Embezzlement
• Youth Sports & the Law
• Other Topics:– Insurance
– Child Abuse Prevention
– Fundraising
– Marketing/Social Networking
Every NYSAA member gets a personalized website with tons of tools and resources…
Another Example of being
PROACTIVE :
Defined Parent Orientations
• Types
–Formal programs
–Written materials
–Conducted by the league or left
to the coach
–Mandatory or optional
Parents Association for
Youth Sports (PAYS)
• Information covered:– Parents’ role and responsibilities
– Youth sports goals and objectives
– Expected behaviors
– The coach’s role
– Becoming a model youth sports parent
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