NYAA teams are managed and coached by volunteers, typically parents of players. Every team, from T-Ball through 14U, needs 1 head coach and at least 1-2 assistant coaches plus a dugout Dad or Mom. NYAA needs more parents to participate as coaches, volunteers and board members. For more details, please sign up for the NYAA newsletter at the left bottom of this page.
Coaches must provide a positive role model for all players. Please read and become familiar with the league's rules for your division, codes of conduct and safety codes. Also, all coaches must submit to a background check.
TEAM ADMINISTRATION
Managing a little league team typically begins with a parent meeting. Hold a parent meeting prior to your first practice to set proper expectations and cover logistics. Each parent should sign on for volunteer duties during the season. Most NYAA teams rotate an after game snack hosted by each of the players throughout the season. Click here for SAMPLE PARENT MEETING
TOOLS & TIPS
Managing a team requires organization. Field practices, batting cage time, and game preparation are all part of delivering a quality experience to the kids. Below are some of the resources that may help you in coaching your NYAA team.
Communications - Setting up a phone tree or other form of communication branch like email or texting helps keep your parents informed of any changes in games or schedules.
Coach Clinics - Each year, NYAA coordinates clinics for coaches of all levels. The clinics cover the development of players on both mental and physical levels. Details on this years clinic will be listed on the site homepage in January.
Practice Planning - Practice time is when skills, knowledge and sportsmanship are taught. Young players are limited in their mental bandwidth, so practices should be well planned and efficient. Break practices up into individual drill stations versus conducting a one hour scrimmage. Limit stations to small, manageable groups and rotate stations every 10 minutes. Click here for details on HOW TO BUILD A HITTING SCREEN
Game Day - Keeping a box score during games will provide you with good data to review and help you plan out the next game. You can also record offensive and defensive statistics. Click here for a SCOREKEEPING TUTORIAL
Tips & Drills - Player's skills develop more rapidly by repetitions of "good" actions. Ensure each player is receiving an adequate number of repetitions each practice. For specific examples CLICK HERE
