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Champlin Dayton Traveling Baseball
Coach Roles and Responsibilities

Traveling Coach Applications

Role of a Coach:

Webster's dictionary defines the verb 'coach': to train intensively through instruction, demonstration, and practice. We also believe our coaches role is to provide training and direction to our young players through instruction, via demonstration and practice both in their practice sessions and in game situations.

Responsibilities include:

• Following the philosophy of our mission statement.

• Attend all Coaches meetings and clinics.

• Responsible for CDAA uniforms and equipment.

• Ensure first aid equipment is available at all games and practices.

• Be on time and prepared for practices. Coaches should be at practice a few minutes early to have the balls and equipment available at the start of practice. Practices should be organized and planned to efficiently use the limited time.

• Coaches need to make a commitment to be at all games and practices. If your schedule does not allow you to be at 95% of practices AND games you should not be applying for a coach position in the traveling program.

• Coaches should designate an assistant or parent to keep the book. The same team may be played multiple times throughout the season. Keeping the statistics recorded consistently is important.

• Communicating the achievements of the team and the coach. If a team places (1st, 2nd or 3rd) in a tournament please have your team parent have your team picture put in the Champlin Dayton Press and have your team parent communicate to the Baseball Communications Director so he/she can have the achievement listed on the CDAA Website.

• Provide an enjoyable experience. Sports should be fun. Showing enthusiasm helps build team spirit.

• Provide a safe experience. A coach is responsible for planning and teaching activities during practices and games in a way that is free of hazards.

• Demonstrate and practice the fundamental skills and strategies necessary for the team to succeed in their sport.

• Mandatory that you attend coaching clinics provided for by the association.

• Establish an outlook within the team that is in the best interests of the kids. Striving to win is important but winning should not be at the expense of the teams well-being, development and enjoyment.

• Treat your players like you would like to be treated. Never lose sight of the impact you are playing in their lives. Remember that young people listen to what adults do as well as what they say. So, make sure your behavior reflects the message you want sent.

• Be in control of your emotions.

• Select a team parent and communicate to all parents who that is. Keep open lines of communication with parents by touching base frequently with other coaches and the team parent. Team parent cannot be the spouse of the coach.

• Select a Team treasurer if you plan on collecting money for entering more tournaments or buying equipment. A detailed financial statement must be issued at the end of the year to the parents AND traveling director if you collect money for a team fund.

• Keep an upbeat attitude and positive tone in your communications. Some simple guidelines are:

•Be positive and honest.
•State your message clearly and simply. Say it loud enough and say it again.
•Be consistent.
•Review with your team members and parents the role and responsibilities for coaches, players and parents to ensure there is mutual understanding.

CDAA Baseball Contacts

CDAA Baseball
Rules for Play (pdf) :
7U Rules for Play
8U Rules for Play
10U Rules for Play
12U Rules for Play

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Parent Responsibilities
Coach Responsibilities
Player responsibilities
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