Coaching Responsibilities

 

Specific responsibilities of MJBO coaches shall include as a minimum the following tasks:

  • Attend clinics and/or meetings as requested and/or required by MJBO. Encourage assistant coaches to participate as well.
  • Notify all players of their team designation and provide them with contact information (phone, email, etc…), within (24) twenty-four hours of MJBO’s formal player notification described herein.
  • Schedule, organize and conduct a minimum of two (2) practices per week during pre-season and one (1) per week during the regular season.
  • Schedule a minimum of (30) thirty games (scrimmages, non-league, tournament and League games) during the Spring season.
  • Prepare and distribute a team roster at the beginning of the season. This roster should include all relevant player information and contact info for all parents.
  • Prepare, manage and update non-league and league game schedules throughout the season.
  • Prepare and submit a complete and accurate official JBO roster.
  • Attend all MJBO sanctioned events, meetings, team practices and games or insure that an assistant coach or other approved representative attends on your behalf.
  • Promote and oversee team participation in MJBO fundraising events.
  • Encourage player participation in all MJBO sanctioned events.
  • Ensure a detailed and accurate score book is kept at every game.
  • Be responsible for the safety and well being of all players, ensuring that they wear the appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment required at all times.
  • Do not leave practices or games until all players are picked up by a parent or guardian.
  • Coordinate with the opposing team coach in case of rain outs.Follow MJBO and League game rescheduling policies fully and promptly.
  • Reschedule all rainout games.
  • Be responsible for the actions and behavior of players, parents and coaches at all times.
  • Be responsible for demonstrating good sportsmanship while winning and losing.
  • Be responsible for maintaining player and parent contacts at all times.
  • Be responsible for all MJBO equipment.Report any lost, stolen or broken equipment to the safety/equipment officer immediately.
  • Acknowledge that MJBO fundraisers and parent volunteer hours are an integral part of the mission for the organization and agree to emphasize the importance of volunteer opportunities.
  • Encourage team parents to volunteer for all MJBO sanctioned events and fundraising opportunities.