Coaching Corner

Coaching With WCYBA

All coaches in our organization are volunteers. this is something we pride ourselves on, because without our coach volunteers, we would not have a program.  we want to provide as much support to our coaches as possible, so we have included some links and practice drills below for your use.

 

if you are new to our program and want to coach, please email us at support@wcyba.org and we will provide you with the information needed to register.

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Coaching Requirements

Attend a MANDATORY coaches meeting: Meetings will be held at Elite Athletics. One coach from each team must attend. 2024/2025 Season meetings will be 10/16 and 10/22. You only need to attend one meeting.

Background Checks: All new coaches are required to have a background check run. These come due every 2 years. WCYBA Board will cover the cost of background checks. If you had your background check run last season (23/24 Season), you do not need to submit a new request this season.
In order to have your background check run, please visit https://opportunities.averity.com/WCYBA

Concussion Training: All coaches and assistant coaches must complete or have active concussion training on file that covers the entire basketball season
If you have already completed training through the National Alliance for Youth Sports or the CDC Heads Up Program, you do not need to complete a new training as long as it is valid for the entire season
Email your completion certificate to megan@wcyba.org

If you have not completed training, or your current training will expire, you will need to use the below link to take the training course

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

Team Fundraising:

Teams may fundraise during the season for various expenses, however, all fundraising efforts must be approved by the Board of Directors PRIOR to taking place. If your team is interested in holding a fundraiser, please email support@wcyba.org and more information will be provided.