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Home My WebLink About1996-05-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 596-5; National Youth Sports CoachesPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB * 596-5 TITLE: MTP 5/15/96 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES M i u ASSOCIATION (NYSCA) (ACTION) DEPT. CSD RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve staff's recommendation of training designated Recreation Division employees as NYSCA clinicians who will then devise a coaches training program for volunteer department youth sports coaches. ITEM EXPLANATION: NYSCA offers an impressive training program that educates coaches about their role as teachers of children. The training teaches coaches to organize fun and interesting practices and offers them effective techniques to teaching the basic fundamentals of the sport. Other areas covered include coach psychology, safety and first aid, the perils of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse and the danger of child abuse in youth sports. Designated Recreation Division staff would be trained as NYSCA clinicians, after which they will develop a coaches training program for the department's volunteer coaches. The program will be voluntary and free of charge. Coaches may attain the national NYSCA certification that includes personal liability insurance coverage by paying a $15 yearly fee. The trained clinicians may also be available as a resource to assist community youth sports groups in establishing NYSCA training for their own implementation. The City will assist any outside community youth groups in their NYSCA training by making facilities available to them at no charge. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct cost to the City. The estimated hours necessary to train 3 staff as clinicians is 20 hours. Clinics would be offered twice per year and be 6 hours in length. EXHIBITS 1. Memorandum • Recreation Supervisor May 10,1996 2. NYSCA Brochure May 10, 1996 TO: RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT FROM: Recreation Supervisor I / Youth Sports NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION (N.Y.S.C.A.) BACKGROUND The Carlsbad Community Services Department / Youth Sports Section has offered sports leagues and coaching instruction to community youngsters for more than 20 years. Our current programs include a Youth Basketball League (offered twice a year), Youth Track and Field, and Youth Summer Individual Sports Camps. Staff conducts training for recreation leaders and volunteers before each program begins, but is not currently utilizing the N.Y.S.C.A. program. In April, the Parks and Recreation Commission directed staff to review this program and identify ways in which our Department could take advantage of the instruction offered by N.Y.S.C.A. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Community Services Department/Recreation Division have designated City employees trained as N.Y.S.C.A. clinicians and then devise a coaches training program for volunteer department youth sports coaches. The training session will be offered free of charge to coaches. DISCUSSION The N.Y.S.C.A. offers a three level program focused on making volunteer youth sport coaches aware of their responsibilities to the children of their team. The three levels consist of one training session annually for three years. The training consists of coaches psychology, safety and first aid, highlighting the perils of drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse and the danger of child abuse in youth sports. Sports specific training is also included that gives coaches the tools to organize fun and interesting practices and offers them effective techniques to teaching the basic fundamentals of the sport. Staff recommends that the Recreation Division have the appropriate staff enrolled in N.Y.S.C.A. training sessions, become certified as clinicians and then format a program of coach training that can be presented to the Department's volunteer coaches. By offering this program, the City formally trains their coaches in a nationally certified training course that will decrease liability through education. FISCAL IMPACT There is no cost in becoming an N.Y.S.C.A. certified clinician. N.Y.S.C.A. derives its operating capital in large part from the coaches who are certified at $15/year. If a coach wishes to become certified through N.Y.S.C.A., a charge of $15 per year would be charged. SUMMARY N.Y.S.C.A. sends the necessary hard copy and video tapes to any agency that desires to have certified clinicians. Once our designated staff has been trained and certified, these staff persons will develop a training program for Department coaches and hold training clinics. Because the materials covered will be scripted from N.Y.S.C.A., coaches may elect to become N.Y.S.C.A. certified paying the $15 yearly fee on their own. They then receive benefits that include liability insurance from the N.Y.S.C.A. organization. Our Department clinicians can also be made available as a resource to the Carlsbad Community Youth Sports Groups to certify their coaches in the N.Y.S.C.A. program. Recreation Supervisor II/Robin Bettin Recreation Assistant/Marc Beasley Recreation Leader/Sendee Oiler EXHIBIT 1 29 r National Youth SportsCoaches Association TT About... provided through a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 30 EXHIBIT 2 The National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) was created in 1981 to help improve out-of-school sports for over 20 million youth under the age of 16. The non-profit association's staff of professionals work^to implement a variety of programs, all in cooperation wit j- tional, state, and local associations. Chapters have been developed through parks and recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA/YWCA, church recre- ation departments, Optimist Clubs and military youth activities worldwide. The Mission ^Better Sports For Children" is the NYSCA Mission. The NationaJ Membership Program is open to all volunteer coaches working with children in out-of-school youth league sports. qualify for annual membership, coaches must attend a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year certification program administered by a NYSCA certified clinician in their community. ^t5oaches completing the certification program, which covers the areas of psychology of coaching youth sports, maximizing athletic performance, first aid and safety, how to organize a fun and interesting practice, and tips on teaching sports tech- niques, are required to complete an exam, sign a Code of Ethics Pledge, and pay a nominal annual membership fee. National Standards For Youth Spo National Standards for Youth Sports place in motion a nationwide policy for youth leagues that strive to operate their programs with the best interests of children as their primary objective. These standards are endorsed and supported by o ver 200 national agencies and organizations. 31 1 Proper Sports Environment J- Parents must consider and carefully choose the proper sports environment for their child, including the appropri- ate age and development for participation, the type ot sport, the rules of the sport, the age range of the partici- pants, and the proper level of physical and emotional _ stress. t Programs Based on the Well-Being of Children ** Parents must select youth sports programs that are devel- oped and organized to enhance the emotional, physical, . social and educational well-being of children. Drug, Tobacco & Alcohol-Free Environment Parents must encourage a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free environment for their children. Part of a Child's Life Parents must recognize that youth sports are only a part of a child's life. Training . _. .Parents must insist that coaches are trained and certified. Parent's Active RoleParents must make a serious effort to take an active role in the youth sports experience of their child providing positive support as a spectator, coach, league administra- tor and/or caring parent. Positive Role ModelsParents must provide positive role models, exniDitmgsportsmanlike behavior at games, practices, and home, while also giving positive reinforcement to their child and support to their child's coaches. Parental Commitment .Pare nts must demonstrate their commitment to their child s youth sports experience by annually signing the Parents Code of Ethics Pledge. Q Safe Playing Situations u , u( ,^ Parents must insist on safe playing facilities, healthful playing situations, and proper first aia applications, should the need arise. i A Equal Play OpportunityAv Parents, coaches, and league administrators must pro- vide equal sports play opportunity for all youth regardless of race, creed, sex, economic status or ability. 1 1 Drug, Tobacco & Alcohol'Free Adults •*"*• Parents must be drug, tobacco and alcohol-free at youth league sporting events. _ (v 8 A three level program focused on making volunteer youth sport coaches keenly aware of their responsibilities to provide for the psychological, emotional and physical needs of the children on their team. f' 1ST YEAR CERTIFICATION To qualify for membership, the volunteer coach completes the 1st year certification clinic, signs the Coaches' Code of Ethics Pledge, and remits the annual $15 membership fee. 1st Year Certification ClinicVia Two-Part Video Tape Presentations: (Total time approximately six hours, Includes discussion) Part 1: Basic Certification The Basic Certification Video covers the areas of the psychol- ogy of coaching children in youth sports, safety and first aid, and coach's role in steering children away from drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse, maximizing athletic performance, child abuse in youth sports, and other areas that will make coaches keenly aware of their responsibilities to children in sports. This video and discussion occurs during session one of the 1 st year certification clinic. 1st Year CertificationPart 2: Sport Specific Information Provides coaches with key information on now to organize a fun and interesting practice, along with effective techniques in teaching the basic fundamentals for the sports of Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Football, Flag Football, Cheerleading, T-Ball, lr« Ringette, and In-Llne Hockey. ( 2ND YEAR CERTIFICATIONTo qualify for continued membership, the coach must success- fully complete a second year recertification clinic one year from the first clinic, sign a Coaches' Code of Ethics and remit the annual membership fee. Recertification entitles the coach to be nationally recognized as NYSCA certified and continue to , receive member benefit materials including the $500,000 liabil- ity insurance and subscription to Youth Sport Coach. The 2nd year recertification program is the same for all sports, therefore, if the coach was previously certified in more than one sport, successful completion of this clinic is all that is required for recertification. 3RD YEAR CERTIFICATION After successfully completing the 2nd year recertification clinic, the coach qualifies for 3rd year recertification. As in the 2nd year program, in order to qualify for continued membership, the coach must successfully complete a 3rd year recertification clinic one year from their 2nd year clinic, sign the Coaches' Code of Ethics and remit the annual membership fee. The coach continues to be nationally recognized as NYSCA Cer- tified and receives member benefits including the $500,000 liability insurance and subscription to Youth Sport Coach. The 3rd year recertification program is the same for all sports, therefore, if the coach was previously certified in more than one sport, successful completion of this clinic is all that is required for recertification. AFTER THE 3RD YEAR The coach is not required to attend additional clinics in order to maintain their membership and receive NYSCA benefits. How- ever, all coaches must sign the NYSCA Coaches' Code of Ethics Pledge and pay their annual fee to continue receiving the $500,000 liability insurance and Yoi'fh 5P°r| Coach. Mem- bership is renewed by signing a new Coaches' Code of Ethics Pledge and submitting the dues each year thereafter. I Membership Benefits • $500,000 Liability Insurance Liability insurance will become effective when the coach suc- cessfully completes the certification process and the clinician, an agent of the NYSCA, receives the $15 membership fee for certification/membership. • Youth Sport Coach The Official Publication of the NYSCA • Official NYSCA Membership Card • Member Patch & Decal The member patch and decal are available upon request. • The NYSCA Members qualify for the National Youth Coach of the Year Awards Program. I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a NYSCA Coach by following the NYSCA Code of Eth- ics: 1 will place the emotional and physical well-being of my p|-~"rs ahead of any personal desire to win. _>• I will remember to treat each player as an individual, remem- bering the large spread of emotional and physical develop- ment for the same age group. I will do my very best to provide a safe play situation for my players. I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid prin- ciples needed to treat injuries of my players. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players. I will lead, by example, in demonstrating fair play and sports- manship to all my players. I will insure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach. I will remember that I am a youth coach, and that the game is for children and not adults. Parents1 Code of Ethics . hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and I encouragement for my child participating in youth 'J sports by following this Code of Ethics: I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating posi- tive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win. 33 iy u ma piays ma sale and healthy environment. I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all. I will demand a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free sports environ- ment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use - at all youth sports events. -1 will remember that the game is for children and not for adults. I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing. I will require that my child's coach be trained in the responsibili- ties of being a youth sports coach and that the coach agree to the youth sports Coaches' Code of Ethics Pledge. I will read the NYSCA National Standards for Youth Sports and do everything in my power to assist all youth sports organiza- tions to implement and enforce them. Parent Signature Parent Signature Date Kids* Code of Ethics 'hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my participation in Youth Sports by following this Code of Ethics: I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice. I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot. I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time. I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex creed or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly! I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being FUN! I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco and drug free \ environment and expect adults to respect that wish. I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it's important to me. I will do my very best in school. I will remember that sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun. Kids' Signature Dale Research & Parent Education Located at Northern Kentucky University, this center provides key information and research studies conducted on various issues affecting youth sports. Recent surveys include: • Parental attitudes toward youth sports. • Anabolic Steroid Survey of 10- to 14-year -o. youth sports participants. • Youth Sports Coach Certification/Training Survey. Parent Education Program Aimed at keeping sports in the proper perspective. The NYSCA has developed a special video presentation to help parents understand their role and responsibilities to their child in sports. "Parents Guide To Better Sports For Klds"isdesigned to be used at parents meetings that are typically conducted prior to the start of the season. This video Is made available at no cost to existing chapters of the NYSCA. 34 Q: How is the NYSCA supported? A: NYSCA's prime source of support comes from its youth coach membership. Coaches qualify for membership after completing the NYSCA coach certification program and paying a $15 annual fee. In addition, corporate sponsors and govern- ment grants help support a variety of projects conducted by the NYSCA staff. As a 501-C-3 nonprofit association, NYSCA also receives contributions from the general public who support its mission. Q: Who governs the NYSCA program? A: The NYSCA board of directors are volunteers who guide -the organization. Board members bring experience from the fields of recreation, sports medicine, youth coaching and professional experience in the implementation of children's sports programs. Q: How are the NYSCA programsimplemented nationwide? A: Over 2,000 recreation agencies have established official chapters within their departments. These chapters are pro- vided with the videos, materials, and are trained how to conduct the program for the youth sports organization in their community. Q: How can we become involved? A: Write or call: The National Youth Sports Coaches Association 2611 Old Okeechobee Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 (407) 684-1141 or l'800-729-2057 FAX (407) 684-2546 35