Welcome

1. Welcome 2014 3-8 Basketball Coach Meeting Pat Estes – Competitive League Director TBA – City League Director Ken Mathia – Valley League Director

2. Coaching Clinic • Wednesday, Oct. 15th 5:30pm • The Warehouse • Hosted NBC Camps • Featuring Fred Crowell and John Fazio Bring a Ball and come prepared to participate!

3. Concussion Management Training Guidelines and Procedures for Dealing with Potential Concussion.

4. Concussion Risk • Risk comes with being an athlete; it’s part of what makes sports challenging. • With proper techniques and coaches monitoring their athletes, many risks can be reduced. • Continuing to play with a concussion can cause permanent brain damage--or even death. • The majority of teenage athletes who suffer devastating brain damage have had previous concussions. • Almost 40% of those athletes with deadly consequences were still playing with symptoms of a previous concussion. You have to stop sports participation until the signs and symptoms of concussion disappear.

5. Concussion Risk • Teens may hesitate to report symptoms, believing their injuries are no big deal, or trying to tough it out and return to the game. • There may even be pressure from parents or other adults to keep playing.

6. What is a Concussion • A concussion by definition, means “to shake violently.” • A blow to the head or to another part of the body, with force transmitted to your head, that causes the brain to shake inside the skull and result in “EVEN A BRIEF AND MILD” alteration in brain function is considered a concussion.

7. How Do I Recognize a Concussion • Signs and symptoms of concussion vary depending on what part of the brain is involved. • Only about 10 percent of athletes sustaining a concussion will lose consciousness. • Signs of concussion are what you observe in an athlete; symptoms are what players tell you they are feeling.

8. How Do I Recognize a Concussion Signs of concussion may include: • Appears dazed or confused • Acts confused about assignments • Forgets plays • In unsure of game, score, or opponent • Moves clumsily • Answers questions slowly • Shows behavior or personality changes • Can’t recall events prior to hit • Can’t recall events after hit

9. How Do I Recognize a Concussion Symptoms of concussion may include: • Headache • Nausea • Balance problems or dizziness • Double or fuzzy vision • Feeling sluggish • Feeling foggy or groggy • Concentration or memory problems • Confusion

10. What Do I Do if I Suspect a Concussion? • Any athlete suspected of a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. • Continue to monitor the player after your initial evaluation. • Make sure the athlete is supervised for at least one or two hours after you suspect a concussion. • Do not allow the athlete to return to play until you have received written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries.

11. Health Care Providers What health care providers are licensed and trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries: • Medical Doctors (MD) • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) • Physicians Assistant (PA) • Licensed Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)

12. “WHEN IN DOUBT – SIT THEM OUT”

13. Concussion Quiz 1. True or False – All concussions can be prevented with proper technique and good equipment.

14. Concussions can be caused by: A. A blow to the head. B. A blow to another part of the body with force transmitted to the head. C. A sudden acceleration or deceleration of the brain causing it to impact the skull. D. All of the above.

15. True or False – An athlete must lose consciousness to sustain a concussion.

16. Signs of concussion may include: A. Athlete is dazed or confused B. Athlete moves clumsily C. Athlete can’t recall recent events D. All of the above

17. True or False – An athlete with signs or symptoms of a concussion can be returned to play with the approval of the parents.

18. An athlete with signs or symptoms of a concussion: A. Must be removed from the practice or contest immediately. B. Should be supervised for at least one to two hours. C. May not return to play until written clearance is received from a licensed health care provider with training in concussion management and evaluation. D. All of the above

19. Coach Application • Please complete paperwork and pass to the middle and front • Coach App • Disclosure Statement • WSP – Section A • Statement of Responsibilities • Keep the Concussion Sign Off Sheet and turn into your Director by October 28th.

20. YMCA Mission • The Mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and Body

21. How does this Mission Relate to You as a Coach? • Teach Christian principals • Caring • Honesty • Respect • Responsibility

22. How does this Mission Relate to You as a Coach? • Into practice • Demonstrate these values in how you coach and relate to the children • Through the program of Basketball

23. How does this Mission Relate to You as a Coach? • That build healthy spirit • These kids want to be here • You have their attention • Use your enthusiasm • Healthy Mind • Ask a lot of questions • Let them ask a lot of questions

24. How does this Mission Relate to You as a Coach? • And Body • Exercise • Physical fitness can be fun! • For All • Parents • Coaches • Referees • Spectators

25. What is a Coach? • A person who instructs and trains athletes • Qualifications: • Some knowledge about basketball required. • A personal commitment to being a positive role model, teaching teamwork, good sportsmanship and fair play.

26. TV Coaches are Hired to Win Games • YMCA coaches are Recruited to: • Work on personal values in each player • Show good examples to respect coaches, players, officials and spectators • Relate to parents • Teach Skill • Have Fun! • If you do the above, the winning will come naturally!

27. The Most Important Factor: • You, The Coach! • It’s OK not to agree with an official; but what type of message are you sending to your players and parents? • Why are you here?

28. Program Information • PFY/Scholarship information • Rosters – 8-10 on a team • Uniforms – At coaching clinic next week • Schedules – posted on website by 10/24 • Picture Day: Nov 8, 10, 12 and 14 • Insurance Certificates already at districts

29. Program Information • Practices start week of October 13th • Complete paperwork before practicing • Parent Meeting at first practice • Outline facility expectations • You are responsible for the welfare of the schools. • Get to know your custodian • Remember, this is the PE teachers classroom

30. Program Information • Rules • Character Development • This is one of the most important aspects • It will out live any other skill • Game Day • Respect prior game and celebrate your game afterwards in foyer • End of year packets • Certificates, Ribbons, Pictures, Evaluations

31. Progam Information • Coaches Material on Website • www.ymcaspokane.org • Coach guide, Rules, Parent/player code of ethics • Accident/emergency procedures, Accident forms • Discipline Policy, Snack Schedule, Score sheet

32. What you should have • Roster • Concussion form • Gym Time • Picture Envelopes • PFY Flier/pledge cards • Accident/Incident Forms

33. What do you do next • Contact your players • Introduce yourself and announce practice time • Go to your practice school/Dist Office and sign your Use Agreement • Plan practices and have fun! • Plan Character Development

34. The aspect of coaching that will outlive any other is the impact you can have developing the values of your young players.

35. Questions?

36. Thank You! • Get your rosters from your league director • Sign up for your gym time