Arcadia Little League Managers & Coaches
Managers: The Manager is the “Head Coach” and individual primarily responsible for the management of his/her team. Arcadia Little League recognizes that the adult volunteers who manage our baseball and softball teams are the backbone of the organization. Managers make a significant contribution of talent, time, and effort for the betterment of the Arcadia community. Arcadia Little League strives to maximize coaching effectiveness in order to create the best Little League experience for all participants. Managers accept primary responsibility for organizing the team and establishing a positive team environment.
The Arcadia Little League selection committee considers a number of factors when considering applications for Managers. Those factors include, but are not limited to, knowledge of rules, ability to teach skills, organization, leadership, motivation, personality, communication, discipline, ability to get along with others, dedication, evaluations, conduct, adherence to league philosophy, prior volunteer, and managing experience. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite, especially for those applying to manage lower lever divisions such as Tee Ball and Farm.
In order to be considered for a Manager position, a Manager must submit a Volunteer Application and a Supplemental Manager Application no later than January 20th for the upcoming Little League season. Each applicant will also be screened for criminal offenses. The forms for the Volunteer and Supplemental Manager Applications can be downloaded as identified just to the right of this section. After you have filled out your applications, attach a copy of your driver’s license, and submit both the Volunteer and Supplemental Manager Application to your division Commissioner.
Coaches: A Coach is an assistant to the Manager. A Manager usually selects two Coaches to assist with the team. Managers are responsible for providing their division Commissioner with a completed Volunteer Application for all Coaches and parents who will assist (even if this is on an infrequent basis) at practices. For liability purposes, only the Manager and the two approved assistant Coaches may be on the playing field or in the dugout during games. That is not to say that others cannot assist the Manager during practices. However, anyone who assists the Manager must complete a current Volunteer Application Form and submit it to the Commissioner for that division. Managers please have your prospective Coaches fill out a Volunteer Application, attach a copy of his/her driver’s license, and submit the form and license copy to the division Commissioner. These Volunteer Applications must be completed before March 1st for the upcoming Little League season. Each applicant will be screened for criminal offenses and submitted to the board for consideration.
If you need to change a Coach during the season, notify your Commissioner and obtain a new Volunteer Application. It is the responsibility of each Manager to abide by this requirement, as the Arcadia Little League's insurance requires the Board of Directors to know who is in the dugouts and on the playing fields with our children.
2009-2010 D-backs Youth Coaching Clinics and Seminars
The Arizona Diamondbacks Training Centers, the official youth baseball and fast-pitch softball camps of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are offering youth coaches and parents the opportunity to learn techniques to teach youth the fundamentals of baseball/fast-pitch softball.
Coaches are encouraged to attend multiple sessions to enhance their coaching knowledge. On-line registration will be available at www.dbacks.com/camps.