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2021 Tackle Football Coaching Registration

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Feel like you have what it takes to coach?

We are always looking for quality youth football coaches who have a desire to give back to the game of football and give something back to the kids in our community. Football experience, time dedication, character and integrity are a must.  If you would like to volunteer your time and knowledge as a youth football coach, please let us know. The registration is online using the same method to sign-up players.

Coaching Requirements

1. USA Football Certification (link below)

Football Development | USA Football

These training will also include concussion awareness, dealing with the heat, sudden cardiac arrest, and child abuse training.

Endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002, USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association and manages U.S. national teams for international competition. USA Football leads the development of the game through educational programs and innovative resources. Barlow Youth Football pays for membership for all Head Coaches. As a member coaches have access to multiple resources including online courses, playbook software, drills library, as well as practice planners.

All head and assistant coaches are required to complete the, Level USA  Youth Tackle certification. Please follow the instructions below to complete this. Please note that these instructions will print out as part of your email confirmation.

Complete the USA Youth Tackle Certification link below

2. Each team is required to have two coaches and a safety coordinator that are First Aid and CPR Certified. This certification is typically good for 2 years. If you are already First Aid and/or CPR certified, please provide a copy of your current Certification(s). If you are not certified and are interested in getting certified, there are several different websites that offer a 2 year certification. You can try www.icpri.com, or www.cprtoday.com. Please pay for the training and provide a receipt for reimbursement. You may send copies of your certification or card (front and back if applicable) to BYF, or send via email to Rhowell1980@hotmail.com

3. Complete and pass a background check

 

Coaching Responsibilities

Coaching Responsibilities:
-Provide an enjoyable experience. 
Sports should be fun. Even if nothing else is accomplished, make certain your players have fun.
-Provide a safe experience. You are responsible for planning and teaching activities in such a way that the progression between activities minimizes risks.
-Teach basic skills. In becoming a coach, you take on the role of educator. You must teach all of your players the fundamental skills and strategies necessary for success in the sport of football.

 

"Its not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference."

-Bear Bryant

"A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime."

-Billy Graham


STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR TEAM

Keep connected to your team. Quickly check schedules and team updates, plus message other members on your team and receive heads-up from athletes about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.


ESSENTIAL COACH HOW-TO'S

Accessing TeamCenter

Easily add and edit athlete info, manage schedules, and message team members

Messaging Your Team in TeamCenter

Send a message to an individual member, selected members, or the entire team directly from TeamCenter or from the SportsEngine mobile app

Basic Team Management

Perform basic tasks using the Team Page Team Management functionality

Add Contacts to Receive Team Messages

Add additional email addresses to a non-member's profile in order to be able to include all athletes in team communications

Managing RSVPs

Manage RSVPs for each athlete within your team’s TeamCenter or within the SportsEngine mobile app

Sending RSVPs for Existing Games or Events

Do you import your game schedules from a third-party scheduler or create them manually on your team page? This article explains how to add RSVPs to those games and events after they are imported.

More Helpful Coach Links

Review help articles about how coaches interact with TeamCenter and the SportsEngine mobile app

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