What opportunities are there for parents to assist the coaches during the season?
Each team will need a team parent to organize a snack schedule, distribute picture-day materials and organize the end of year party. During practices, if you are waiting for your child, offer to assist the coach with drills, or just to assist with kid management. During games, parents are allowed to go onto the field with the team and to “coach” during the game. Also, parent volunteers are required each game to assist with Tee management, coaching bases and the very important job of “bench manager.” The bench manager keeps the kids queued-up and the game flowing when your team is at bat. By having a “system” in place, the kids stay in tune with the game more, the risk of injury due to shenanigans is reduced and the games move at a much faster pace. The head coach will request your assistance in some way and most of the time, it will mean being involved in a game or practice and no preparation is necessary. The kids respond extremely positively to having their parents involved.
