Regina Youth Flag Football League

RYFFL - COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Coaches will be volunteers (parents, grandparents, family members, etc) who are willing to help players understand and enjoy the game.

▪ Coaches will be responsible for helping to shape the futures of these young athletes by giving them the opportunity to develop their self- confidence, camaraderie as teammates, improve their athletic skills, gain leadership abilities and to become more responsible for themselves and their team.

▪ Coaches will be responsible for team practices. Coaches will be allowed to have two practices per week (Competitive Teams - as many practices as they desire) but please be understanding of peoples’ schedules and accommodate the parents and children involved with your team.

▪ RYFFL will only allow qualified individuals to coach. Coaches must be qualified but do not need any experience coaching. To qualify you will be required to pass a background check (active for 2 years). You will also be required to complete ERESPECT IN SPORT an online course to receive your certification (Valid as long as you coach with RYFFL). If you've taken RiS for another sport, please add FOOTBALL SASKATCHEWAN to your profile.

▪ Coaches shall be well organized for games and practices. This will ensure a high-quality experience for each participant in this league.

▪ Coaches will have a clear understanding that this is a recreation league (except those in the competitive divisions in 14/15 & 16/17 age groups).

▪ Coaches will have a clear understanding that despite this being a recreation league you may have players with a wide variety of skill and knowledge of the game. As a coach it is your responsibility to teach and instruct each child no matter their level skill and experience with flag football. Be patient and ensure you give every child the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport. Provide each participant an opportunity to participate and contribute to the team. (Please contact the league commissioner to discuss any issues or concerns)

▪ Coaches will have a clear understanding that you are a role model for these children and your actions and words must reflect this. This includes practices, games, and all team related activities. Please lead by example and show respect to all players, officials, scorekeepers, coaches, RYFFL staff, parents, spectators and anyone else involved with this league.

▪ Coaches will have a clear understanding of sportsmanship. You should be a positive role model and teach your players how to win humbly and lose graciously.

▪ Coaches should encourage parent involvement and coordinate their assistance with your coaching style and coaching goals.

▪ Coaches will be required to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all players, assistants and parents.

▪ Coaches will be allowed on the field to coach ONLY 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 year-old divisions. (only one coach will be allowed on the field at a time)

▪ Coaches in the 10/11 - 16/17 are NOT allowed on the field.

▪ Coaches will be required to adhere to a CODE OF CONDUCT with RYFFL (this code of conduct will include parents, assistants, and spectators. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure everyone involved with his team meets these standards). If any coach, assistant, or parent is unable to adhere to this code of conduct, RYFFL reserves the right to disqualify and remove them from the game or league.

▪ COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE RYFFL RULES AND GUIDELINES. ANY POLICY OR CODE OF CONDUCT ISSUES MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSIONS, OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM COACHING WITH RYFFL.

▪ RYFFL is a recreation league that also has competitive divisions but we are not at the collegiate or professional level! As a coach you are a role model and should behave accordingly. RYFFL will not tolerate coaches who behave in a negative or abusive manner. RYFFL reserves the right to suspend any coach who does not abide by our code of conduct and league expectations. RYFFL reserves the right to remove any coach from the league, at any time, without reimbursement.

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