Coaching Resources
Need help coaching YMCA Youth Sports? Look below at our gathered recourse for Youth Sports Coaches. If you have a question that is not answered below, please contact the Sports Director at the YMCA branch which your team is assosiated.
FLAG FOOTBALL
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
What is Playerspace?
Playerspace is our league management system. It allows us to create rosters, add coaches, make schedules, and communicate with ease. After your child is registered, you will be able to create a username and password. From there, Playerspace becomes your number one source of information and communication for your child's sports season including schedule changes, weather updates, and more.
I would like to be a coach. What do I need to do?
First and foremost, we thank you for your willingness to volunteer! Please visit our Youth Sports home page and simply apply to coach and contact the Sports Director at your preferred branch.
What size ball will my players be using?
U4 = Rookie;
U6 = 27.5,
U8-Jr. High = 28.5,
High School = 29.5
U4-U6 = Size 3;
U8-U10 = Size 4; U
12 = Size 5
U4-U6 = Safe Soft Level1;
U8 = Safe Soft Level 5;
U10 = Little League Baseball
What should I tell players bring to practice and games?
Water, a great attitude, and a fun energy! The following is also needed for each specific sport:
Basketball: Athletic clothes and gym shoes
Soccer: Athletic clothes, shin guards, and gym shoes or cleats. Cleats are recommended, but not required and may not be metal or have a toe cleat. Shin guards are required to participate.
T-Ball/Baseball: Athletic clothes, a fielding glove, and gym shoes or cleats. Cleats are recommended, but not required and may not be metal or have a toe cleat. Bats and helmets are provided as shared equipment.
Volleyball: Athletic clothes, knee pads, and gym shoes. Knee pads are required to participate.
Flag Football: Athletic clothes, a mouth guard, and gym shoes or cleats. Cleats are recommended, but not required and may not be metal or have a toe cleat. Mouth guards are required to participate.
What time of the year are sports offered?
Winter Sports: Basketball
Spring Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football
Summer Sports: Basketball, T-Ball/Baseball
Fall Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football
