Team Manager and Coach Roles and Responsibilities
Having qualified team managers and coaches are key to the smooth operation of teams in Lemon Grove Little League. Often, the League receives questions about the differences in the roles and responsibilities for managers and coaches. This section summarizes several of the key differences between managers and coaches in our League.
Team Managers, Coaches and all volunteers must complete a background check; and child abuse and neglect reporting training.
| |
Roles and responsibilities of Team Managers include: Overall team leadership and accountability Teach and demonstrate good sportsmanship by respecting the rules, opponents, officials, teammates, and one's self Refrain from the use of insulting, embarrassing, foul, or abusive language. Be a good role model. Have the understanding, patience, and the capacity to work with children in the age group of the division Attendance at mandatory manager/coaching clinics Accountability for actions of the team (parents, players, coaches) Responsible for understanding, complying with, and enforcing all Lemon Grove Little League rules, regulations, and policies Game preparations and related decisions Practice planning and game strategy Discipline and personnel moves Work with Team Parent for team communication ( via BAND app) Field preparation and cleanup Return all issued equipment at the end of the season in good an clean condition
| Roles and responsibilities of coaches on the team include:
Skill instruction (pitching, hitting, fielding) Teach and demonstrate good sportsmanship by respecting the rules, opponents, officials, teammates, and one's self Refrain from the use of insulting, embarrassing, foul, or abusive language. Be a good role model. Have the understanding, patience, and the capacity to work with children in the age group of the division Attendance at mandatory coaching clinics Responsible for understanding, complying with, and enforcing all Lemon Grove Little League rules, regulations, and policies - Player Skills development training (ground balls, fly balls, batting practice)
Base coaching Pre-game dugout set up. Pitcher warm-up Field preparation and cleanup Manage the team in the absence of the Team Manager Advise the Team Manager on game and practice strategy Assist the Team Manager where/when needed with team activities
|
Resources for Managers and Coaches
This section contains useful tips and other information for Lemon Grove Little League managers and coaches.
| Resources | |
Manager\Coach Code
of Conduct Policy | Code of conduct and expectations for all managers and coaches. Managers and coaches are expected to read and comply with Lemon Grove Little League 's code of conduct policies. There are no exceptions.
|
Health and Safety
Information
| The health and safety of players, parents, and everyone associated with LGLL is a top priority. Managers and coaches will find important safety information, including the LGLL Manual, in this section of the website.
|
Manager's and Coach's Role
| Very good description of the roles that managers and coaches play in developing young people both on and off the field
|
Little League Coaching Resource Center
| The Little League Resource Center provides managers and coaches the tools they need to be effective leaders of children, to run efficient and productive practices, and to teach children the baseball or softball skills they need to be able to excel.
|
Additional Manager and Coach Training Resources
| Little League Baseball and Lemon Grove Little League are committed to providing our Managers and Coaches with the training and skills necessary for a successful season. In this section, they will find a variety of training resources including coaching philosophy, drills and game strategy. |