Coaches Corner

TRAVEL COACHES

We’re currently seeking passionate and dedicated coaches for our girls travel basketball teams, grades 4 through 8. Your time and commitment to supporting youth development are truly appreciated, and we’d love to have you involved. Travel Coaching Responsibilities

Link to apply is below. If you are interested in applying, please make a copy of the application, fill it out and send it to Allie Storti at stortiwgba@gmail.com.

Please see the interview dates below for coaching opportunities:

Grades 6–8: September 8th, 10th, and 11th | 6:00–9:30 PM
Grades 4–5: September 15th | 6:00–9:00 PM

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Allie. Thank you again for your support of our young athletes!

Travel Coach Application

REC COACHES

2nd-3rd Grade Coaches meeting TBD.

Questions - contact Mike Jewison at mcjewison@hotmail.com.

4th-12th Grade Coaches meeting - TBD.

Questions - contact Brian Clemens @ brianjclemens@gmail.com.

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!

The internship can go towards volunteer experience and/or credit for college as applicable.

Reach out to WGBA Coach Coordinator, Allie Storti at stortiwgba@gmail.com.

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