Thursday, March 6, 2008

Calling All Coaches! Mandatory coaches' meeting on Sunday, 3/16


Our 2008 Spring Season Coaches' Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16th, from 2:00-5:00 at St. Mary's School (Janes Road in Arcata).

If you're planning on being (or interested in becoming) a head coach, assistant coach, or team parent, please plan to attend this important organizational meeting.

Our agenda includes:

  • How to organize an effective practice,
  • Update on critical dates (practices, jamboree, games, and tournaments),
  • Discussion of the April 5th player assessments and April 6th team draft,
  • Update on league rules for the 2008 spring season,
  • Season schedules and effective in-season communication,
  • Reserving practice fields and times,
  • Upcoming coaching clinics and ASA certification requirements,
  • And....
  • Our renewed emphasis on positive coaching techniques and sportsmanship, including the league's new sportsmanship award program.

In addition, Arcata High varsity coach Kelly Helms will join us to discuss the essential skills we should be teaching at the youth level to have our players ready for high school softball.

We are still looking for positive and committed coaches and assistant coaches in all divisions. If you are interested in coaching or helping coach a team this year, please call us at 822-3575 or email us at madrivergirlssoftball@gmail.com and/or attend the March 16th meeting.

We'll see you there.