How to start the first practice in youth baseball
There are a lot of areas to cover in youth baseball and coaching or being a parent of youth baseball.
Here is a list of some specifics that should be covered in coaching youth baseball, especially for the first youth baseball practice.
Each listed item has some brainstorming to go along with it. This list is a guide for coaches and parents to use for youth baseball.
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It is critical at the beginning of EVERY season, you
have a team meeting with players, coaches and parents.
Here's a quick checklist of topics you should
think about covering:
-Overview of program
-Coaching Philosophy
-Introduction of coaches and their responsibilities
-Introduction of Players
-Eligibility requirements
-Team rules
-Expectations for player conduct
-Risks of the sport
-Importance of following staff directions
-Season goals and objectives
-Training and practice routines
-Player selection (for team and starting positions)
-Season practice & competitive schedules
-Contingency plans for bad weather for outdoor sports
-Keeping hydrated during hot weather
-Maintaining equipment
-Safety rules
-Team social functions
-Pregame Meals (NO McDonald's in the dug out!)
-Fundraising events