Mahwah Youth Basketball

"Dedicated to the Youth and Athletes of Mahwah"
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Coaches Information
 
Requirements
 
Those interested in coaching must comply with the following:
 
  1. Pass the Rutger's Certification Class (certificate is "good for life").  Information below. Latest Schedule -  http://tmysb.org/RUTSAF.aspx
  2. Pass the Mahwah Background Check (certification is good for 2 years - see details on the main Mahwah Youth Sports website TMYSB.org).  Background Check Badges must be worn at all practices and games.   You must bring one of the following forms of ID with you:
 
    • NJ or other United States Drivers License
    • United States Passport
    • Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state

 

If you're interested in coaching a recreation team, please identify yourself as a head or assistant coach when you register your daughter online.  If you're interested in coaching a travel team, please fill out the Travel Coach Application and email it to MahwahBasketball@gmail.com.

 
Rutgers "Sports Awareness For Educating Today's Youth" Course
 
If you wish to be a coach, assistant coach or even a once in a while helper in the town of Mahwah you must attend the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. course.  This course:
 
  • Helps coaches minimize the risk of injury to young athletes
  • Provides information about fundamental coaching concepts which enhances volunteer coaches' effectiveness
  • Provides partial protection from civil law suits

 

To be on the field, you MUST take this course and have a Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic Certification Card.  For up coming classes, please go to the main TMYSB website.  This course is also offered at the Valley Hospital for $25.

 
Conduct
 
It is a privilege and an honor to be chosen to coach a Mahwah Youth Sports team; with this comes an obligation for a coach to act in an appropriate manner.  A coach is a teacher, a leader, and a role model for each player under his/her supervision.  Coaches work in conjunction with commissioners and officials to support the athletic program in all policies, rules and regulations.  To remain a Mahwah Youth Sports Coach in good standing, each coach must continue to conduct himself/herself in a way that encourages good sportsmanship, safety, and the development of the young athlete.
 
All coaches much sign and submit the "TMYSB Coaches Code of Conduct" form.  Click on the link to access the form.
 
We also strongly suggest you provide your parents with this "Parent's Pledge"; each parent needs to understand the message and example we want to send to the players, opponents, officials and fellow parents.
 
Sample Drills/ Training