VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED

Enthusiastic and positive volunteers needed to coach Stonington Flag Football teams.

Coaching a team of youths can be a tremendously rewarding experience, giving you the opportunity to help young players grow and learn, face challenges and experience success.

No prior coaching experience necessary - as a Stonington Flag Football Coach, you will be given all the resources and support you need to help you succeed, including access to all of our Coach's Corner Resources to get you started off right.

If you have a child playing in the league, you will coach their team. Volunteer coaching positions will be filled, as needed, by coach's registration date. 

All coaches must successfully complete a Sentinel Background Check and the CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness Training (~ 30 minutes)

Recreational League Coach Description 

Coach a flag football team of boys and girls, Pre-K - 8th Grade
Coach games and practices 1 weekend day per week
Teach players the fundamentals of the game
Emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation
Provide a safe and fun environment for the players
Learn and follow all league rules, policies, and procedures
Give each player equal playing time
Put the feelings of the players ahead of the coach’s desire to win
Communicate with parents as needed

Qualifications 

Successfully pass a criminal background check
Complete Heads Up Concussion Awareness Online Training (~ 30 minutes)
Be enthusiastic, organized and dependable
Makes ensuring a positive experience for players a priority over winning
Be patient, especially with the players
Have a working knowledge of the sport

Resources

Every Stonington Flag Football Coach will receive a FREE USA Football Coach's Membership (Regularly $25) with access to:
Flag Coaching Certification
Practice Planners and Animated Drills Library
Playbooks
Team Web Page
Health & Safety Content