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Pop Warner Coaches Education

Pop Warner Coaches Education. Coaches Education Training. Unit 1: Clinic Introduction/PWLS Overview. Unit 2: Risk Management. Unit 3: Pop Warner Forms, Championships & Scholastics.

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Pop Warner Coaches Education

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  1. Pop Warner Coaches Education

  2. Coaches Education Training Unit 1: Clinic Introduction/PWLS Overview Unit 2: Risk Management Unit 3: Pop Warner Forms, Championships & Scholastics Unit 4: Coach-Athlete CommunicationWhy Children Play Youth SportsCoach & Parent BehaviorCoaches Code of Conduct Closing Remarks-PWLS Coaches’ Education Test

  3. First Question??? • Is this for Cheer or Football?? • It is for both. • What will now be known as “The Coaches Education Training” is for all Administrators, Commissioners, Coordinators, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and anyone else working with your children in Pop Warner today. • Consistent training between coaches and commissioners • Coaches are responsible for managing the team/squad • Commissioners are responsible for administrating the game and rules. • EVERYONE is responsible for following the rules!

  4. UNIT ONE: POP WARNER OVERVIEW

  5. Unit 1: Pop Warner Overview • Brief History of Pop Warner • Goals/Philosophy • Pop Warner Structure • National, Regional, League, & Association • Authority/Powers of the Region • Authority/Powers of the League • Association Responsibilities • Protests/Complaints

  6. Pop Warner is… • The largest and oldest national youth football and cheerleading program. • Endorsed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association. • The only youth sports program to emphasize education. • Pop Warner DEMANDS THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS BE ACADEMICALLY FIT AS WELL AS PHYSICALLY FIT. • Pop Warner recognizes and awards scholar-athletes for their performance in the classroom. • Awards include scholarships to the top award winners.

  7. POP WARNER HISTORY • FROM THE BEGINNING, THE PROGRAM WAS BASED ON A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOLASTICS AND ATHLETICS.

  8. POP WARNER HISTORY • GLEN SCOBIE (POP) WARNER, FAMED COLLEGE COACH OF THE 1920’S, GAVE PERMISSION FOR THE PROGRAM TO BE NAMED AFTER HIM. THIS OCCURRED AFTER HE WAS THE ONLY COACH INVITED TO TEACH A CLINIC THAT ACTUALLY SHOWED UP.

  9. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL POP WARNER • NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS • Langhorne, PA. • WORLD WIDE PARTICIPATION • United States Russia • Guam Germany • Japan Canada • Mexico Scotland OVER 370,000 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.

  10. PWLS GOALS & PHILOSOPHY • Academics and athletics go hand in hand. • Development of well rounded young men and women. • Teach fundamentals of Football and Cheerleading. • Stress the importance of Education.

  11. GOALS & PHILOSOPHY • Provide an atmosphere conducive to development of sound mind, body, and character. • Stresses the importance of making this a funexperience.

  12. GENERAL OBJECTIVES • Inspire youth regardless of race, creed, religion or national origin. • Practice ideals of fellowship, sportsmanship, scholastics,and physical fitness. • Teach lessons of value in self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership, and sportsmanship.

  13. GENERAL OBJECTIVES • Provide all an opportunity to participate in an organized environment that places emphasis on maximum safety and participation. • Provide a safe environment that is structured of all participants.

  14. POP WARNER STRUCTURE • National Pop Warner • Regional Pop Warner (example: Eastern) • League/Conference (example: Rockland County) • Association (example: Suffern) • Team (Division Pee Wee)

  15. Pop Warner Little ScholarsNational Staff Beth DietzEvents Coordinator Phyllis FarruggioOffice Manager Trevor Scholl Recruiting and Marketing

  16. Pop Warner Little ScholarsEight Regions National Pop Warner New England Eastern Mid-South Southeast Mid-America Southwest Wescon Pacific Northwest

  17. National Authority • Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) • Parent Organization • Provide the National structure for the organization • PWLS has final authority over all rule changes • Administer the All-American Scholastic Program. • Operate the National Championships for Football, Cheer and Dance. • License vendors for Pop Warner logo merchandise

  18. Eastern Region Management Team Structure

  19. REGION AUTHORITY • The Region is an extension of Pop Warner Little Scholars. • Oversees the business/operation of the Region. • Enforces policies. • Conducts hearings and accepts appeals. • Disciplines when necessary. • Certifies teams for National competition.

  20. League (Conference) Structure League Board President, Commissioner, Spirit Coor. Scholastic Coor. Secretary, Treasurer, etc. Association 1 (Association Board) Midget Jr. Midget PeeWee Jr. PeeWee Mitey Mite Tiny Mite Flag Association 2 (Association Board) Midget Jr. Midget PeeWee Jr. PeeWee Mitey Mite Tiny Mite Flag Association 3 (Association Board) Midget Jr. Midget PeeWee Jr. PeeWee Mitey Mite Tiny Mite Flag Association Etc. (Association Board) Midget Jr. Midget PeeWee Jr. PeeWee Mitey Mite Tiny Mite Flag

  21. Rockland County Pop WarnerBoard of Directors

  22. LEAGUEPOWERS & AUTHORITY • Enforce National & Local rules. • Establish Association Boundaries. • Select Membership. • Training of it’s members. • Police powers/hearings & appeals. • Discipline members (adult & juvenile). • Summary Dismissal Authority

  23. Association /Neighborhood Program *FOOTBALL *CHEER/DANCE *SCHOLASTICS

  24. New Jersey Giant Eastchester Blue Devils Monroe Crusaders New City Rams New Rochelle North Rockland Red Raiders Orangetown Patriots Ramapo/Spring Valley Hornets Suffern Midget Mounties Valley Cottage Indians Rockland County Pop WarnerAssociations10 Associations

  25. ASSOCIATION BOARD • Personnel should include (Minimum) • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Football Commissioner • Cheerleading Coordinator • Scholastic Coordinator

  26. ASSOCIATION BOARD • Personnel may also include: • Registrar • Fund Raising Chairman • Concession Stand Manager • Equipment Manager • Weigh Master • Whatever you think would help your Association run very efficiently.

  27. ASSOCIATIONRESPONSIBILITIES • Fund raising • Buy equipment • Recruit coaches • Secure field • Liabilities • Insurance • Registration

  28. ASSOCIATIONRESPONSIBILITIES • Enforce National & Local rules. • Write & Maintain Association by-laws • Keep Financial Records & Accounting Data • Police - Boundaries/Members. • Hold Hearings & Appeals. • Discipline members (adult/juvenile). • Set Grievance Procedures • Work together enforcing league policy and rules.

  29. ASSOCIATION KEYS TO SUCCESS • The representatives of your association should attend a monthly meeting to receive information so that your association will be well informed and prepared for your season of football and cheer/dance. • Failure by your representatives to attend will create an uninformed association.

  30. ASSOCIATION KEYS TO SUCCESS • Background Checks: Some type of background check will be done on all volunteers and administrative personnel. • Discretion should be top priority on information received. • One affidavit per association should be forwarded to the League. • League to National.

  31. Importance of Background Checks • Sports Illustrated article from Sept., 1999 • http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/cover/news/2000/04/14/nack_nightmare/coverlarge.html

  32. KEYS TO SUCCESS • To be a successful league and association it is important that your league and your association work hand in hand with open communications and a clear direction. • It is imperative that your board accept responsibilities when it comes to informing your coaches and members, plus discipline when needed. • Please ask questions if you do not understand.

  33. The Squad • Squad Staff • Association Cheer Coordinator • Head Coach • Assistant Coaches • Coach Trainee • Team Parent • Equipment Manager • Jr. Trainer • Student Demonstrators

  34. Squad Staff • A total of nine (9) staff positions • 1 Head Coach (21 or older) and 4 Assistant Coaches (18 or older) • Ratio of children to coaches (12:1) at all events (practice, game, competition) • Maximum of 3 Coach-Trainees (16 – 17 years of age) and a maximum of 4 Student Demonstrators (15 – 17 years of age) • Maximum of 4 Student Demonstrators and Coach Trainees Combined.

  35. Coach-Trainees and Student Demonstrators • Certified like a spirit participant (BC, physical, parental approval, scholastic fitness, etc.) • Must be at least 2 years older than the oldest child on the squad • Must have at least 2 years of prior Cheer/Dance experience. • Student Demonstrators Demonstrate! No hands-on coaching, may only demonstrate moves and teach words to cheers.

  36. Formation of Squads • Squad structure • Small squad (6 – 20) • Large squad (21 – 35) • Up to 3 squads for each football team may exist

  37. Squad without Football Team • Any cheer or dance squad w/o football team • Must be age eligible • Must be associated with ONE football team (different level) and participate at game weekly • May compete League/Region/National • May be large or small

  38. Team Authority • Enforce National, Regional & Local rules and procedures. • Train Participants • Discipline Participants (Limited Authority).

  39. COACHES COMMITMENT • It is the Volunteer’s responsibility to support the goals and philosophy of the Pop Warner program. Please work with your local associations in supporting and making your League and National Pop Warner the best youth program in the country.

  40. PROTESTS/COMPLAINTS • Only Protests involving the eligibility of a participant shall be considered. • Complaints or Grievances may be filed on all other concerns that may arise during the season. • Both protests and complaints must be filed in a timely fashion.

  41. UNIT 2:RISK MANAGEMENT

  42. RISK MANAGEMENTDEFINITION • Directing or controlling the interests and performance of your program by teaching, guiding, and inspiring others to provide a safe and healthy experience for its participants.

  43. Risk Management • Lawsuits are more and more common. • How many newspaper stories have appeared lately regarding lawsuits and youth sports?

  44. Risk Management • "Father sues team for not naming son MVP" AP/ESPN, Nov. 7, 2002 "A Canadian father is suing the Amateur Hockey Association after his 16-year-old son failed to win the league's most valuable player award.  The dad is seeking about $200,000 in psychological and punitive damages from the association. He also demands that the MVP trophy be taken from the winner and given to his son.  • "Parents suing youth football league". Houston Chronicle,August 28 -- Texas: "Parents of a fifth-grade boy asked the courts Tuesday to throw a yellow penalty flag on the Youth Football league over a rule change…. that switched players to different teams after practice started. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, an attorney sued the Youth Football league on behalf of his son. The boy had played with his grade-level team before being switched because of age to a junior high-level group with "significantly larger" players. The parents are asking a judge to order the league to revert to rules in place when children registered in May." (Jo Ann Zuniga, Aug. 20).

  45. Risk Management • “Settlement ends paralyzed boy's lawsuit: $2 million deal reached over soccer field injury” “A Waukesha, Wisconsin County Circuit Judge ordered the approval of the settlement between the parents of an 11-year-old youth soccer player, and the insurance companies…” “The top bar of a goalpost tipped over and struck the boy on the head and shoulders when his teammates … were attempting to move the soccer goal by pushing it from behind.” By Linda Spice, Journal Sentinel staff, Last Updated: Nov. 24, 1999

  46. Risk Management • “Losing Season Prompts Dad to Sue Son's Coach." This is NOT a joke. After a dismal season, a baseball coach was sued in small-claims court for being a lousy coach. The father of the 16-year-old catcher demanded $2,000, "the estimated value of a seven-day Florida trip the team could have made, had it not lost every game. Most by a 10-run mercy rule." He claimed the team played so poorly that his son lost out. Source: “Parents take sportsmanship out of kids' sports " Jewish World ReviewDr. Laura, March 1, 2000 /24 Adar I, 5760 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • “Lawsuit Clouds Play At PONY Tournament” Sports Headline from the Tampa TribunePublished on August 5, 2003

  47. RISK MANAGEMENT • The majority of litigation dealing with coaches involves negligence. • Negligence: Defined as the failure to use reasonable and prudent care in a situation that may cause harm to someone or something.

  48. Risk Management • IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA 8/28/03 Plaintiff  vs  - EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL “Coaches could be legally liable for injuries sustained by young athletes under their control, …” Reported by DAVID KRAVETS, AP Legal Affairs Writer

  49. RISK MANAGEMENT One key component of being a responsible coach is to learn the Pop Warner rules and the expectations set by your local board. • Official Rule Book: Know and understand the rules of Pop Warner. • League Rules & Procedures: Make sure that you understand your responsibilities and that you carry out the expectations of your board.

  50. TOP DUTIES OF A COACH B. Properly plan the activity. C. Provide appropriate supervision. D. Provide proper instruction. E. Provide adequate and safe equipment. F. Evaluate for injury or incapacity. G. Provide safe physical environment. H. Match athletes appropriately I. Warn of inherent dangers • Initiate medical response.

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