Coaches Corner     New Coaches Training Thursday, March 11 at 6pm Development and Community Services Office (9875 N. 85th Ave)  *All first time coaches with The City of Peoria must attend this meeting   2010 Coaches Spring Meetings Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6pm Peoria Council Chambers 8401 W. Monroe Street (in City Hall Complex)   Spring Sports Coaches Meeting Date Time Kickball, Tee Ball, Flag Football, Soccer & Tennis 3/10 6pm   Volunteer Coaches Needed!    Volunteer head and assistant coaches are needed continuously for Flag Football, Basketball, T-Ball, Girls Softball, Girls Volleyball, Pickleball, Team Tennis and Soccer.  All head coaches will be provided with a training clinic.   No experience necessary.  Call 623-773-7186 or 623--773-7117 for more information.   Benefits of Coaching   Fun With Children Physical Exercise Personal Satisfaction In Helping Children Give Back To Your Community Social Interaction With Children & Parents Role Model For Children Improve Sport & Rule Knowledge FREE Coach Training Provided FREE Coaches Shirt FREE Coach Photo Plaque FREE Coaches Appreciation Day!!! Coach Incentive Program                 Philosophy    Volunteer coaches are our greatest assets in delivering quality programs to the children in our community. Youth volunteer coaches are "special" because they directly influence each team members’ experience either positively or negatively. The average coach has approximately 36-40 contact hours with parents and participants facilitating practices, making phone calls and attending games. It is our hope that this program will assist us in recruiting, motivating and maintaining the best possible volunteer coaches. The end result is hopefully to increase attendance at coaches meeting, have coaches in place 7-10 days before season begins and have all coaches trained, educated and certified prior to the season in an efficient manner.   How the program works    The interested coaches register his/her child and pays for the registration. If selected or appointed as a head coach, a credit will be placed on his/her account equal the amount of the Child’s registration upon completion of the season and all coaching related criteria. This credit can only be used towards a Community Services program, and will only be granted after receiving a credit request from the coach in writing. Credit given is only good for Early-bird registration fees.   Qualification Criteria*    A coach is eligible for a maximum of one (1) credit per sport each season. (Regardless if coaching multiple teams or having more than one (1) child participating).  Credit is only given if a coach completes the entire season and fulfills all requirements listed below. Complete coaches applications  Fingerprint and background check Coaches clinic Attend coaches meeting Equipment return Turn in incentive program form for credit immediately after season and no later than 15 days from last scheduled game. This can be done by either mail or fax. *Incentive program available for head coach positions only   Coaching Frequently Asked Questions  Coaches Application   Rain Out Line For rain out information please call, 623-773-7575.  The rain line will be updated as soon as field conditions warrant a cancelation.