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NEW: Coach Internship

We are looking for current or former high school basketball players (ages 16-19 yr old) who are interested in learning the ropes about being a coach with various age groups (4th-8th grades).

Time commitment would be 1-2 practices per week and tournaments on the weekends (1-2 per month, Nov-Feb). Flexible scheduling, but would like to attend 50% of the events at minimum. 

If coaching is something that interests you, this might be great fit! 

Reach out to WGBA Coach Coordinator, Patrick Miller at MillerWGBA@gmail.com 


Coaching Applications


Coaching Guidelines

Positive Coaching Behavior  - 90/10 rule

  • We want a positive atmosphere for all the players but that doesn’t mean you can’t get on the girls for things like lack of effort, lack of intensity, lack of focus, disobeying team rules, and selfish play – pick the right times for maximum results.
  • Sportsmanship/Respect all players, families and coaches for both teams and officials.
  • Follow the WGBA Coaches Code of Ethics & Double-Goal Coaching guidelines

 

Individual and Team Fundamentals

  • 50% of practice time dedicated to individual skill development and team fundamentals
  • Develop all players in practice and allow for game experience when possible(i.e ball-handling)
  • Encouraged to Limit Zone Defense(6th-8th only) to 20% of the time
  • Encouraged to keep Set Plays on Offense to a minimum to promote growth & development of all player’s offensive fundamentals

 

Team Characteristics

  • Girls playing hard, aggressively and competing, playing together – unselfishly,  being positive and respectful of coaches, teammates, other teams and referees  and GIRLS HAVING FUN
  • Parent Coaches to not give special attention to own daughter(i.e. always the go to player).  Positions, roles and playtime based on skill and overall ability shown in practice/games.

 

Winning

  • It is important, players like to win but it’s not win at all costs. Winning(or losing) the right way by following the above guidelines is more worthwhile and fun.

Practice Plan Framework

Transition/Conditioning

Individual Skills (dribbling/shooting)

Position Skills (Guards/Forwards)

HC Team Offense-Defense

Special Plays

  • Quick Hitters
  • Inbound Plays
  • Press Break

FC Scrimmage


HELPFUL RESOURCES

A History of Sneaker Evolution

Includes a great breakdown on early basketball shoes, a history timeline, fun facts, and advancements in sneaker technology. Impress your team with this knowledge!