Union County CYO Basketball Coaches Pre Season Meeting

Office of Youth & Young Adult MinistryArchdiocese of Newark, NJ

From Pope Francis …..

Jesus offers us something bigger than the World Cup! He offers us the possibility of a fulfilled and fruitful life; He also offers us a future with Him, an endless future, eternal life. But He asks us to train, “to get in shape”, so that we can face every situation in life undaunted, bearing witness to our faith. How do we get in shape? By talking with Him: by prayer, which is our daily conversation with God, who always listens to us. By the sacraments, which make his life grow within us and conform us to Christ. By loving one another, learning to listen, to understand, to forgive, to be accepting and to help others, everybody, with no one excluded or ostracized. Dear young people, be true “athletes of Christ”!

Coaches Pre Season Meeting

• Our Overall Purpose• Overriding Rule of Archdiocesan Athletic

Programs• Visions and Guiding Principles of a Catholic

Faith Based Sports Program• How Do Catholic Values Come Alive?• Four Building Blocks for Catholic Youth Sports

Coaches & AD’s Basic Info

• Coaches and AD’s Roles and Responsibilities • Coaching Eligibility• Where to Find League Paperwork• Paperwork that we use and where it all goes• Referee’s and Fees• League Website• League Specific Rules• Player Eligibility and Rosters

Handouts and Information

• Rule Changes• Division Breakdowns• Projected Dates for 2013-14 Season• League Paperwork

Pre Season Team Evaluation Form

Team Roster

Player/ Coach/ Parent Code of Conduct

Player Permission Waiver• Coaches Meeting Sign in Sheet• Contact Information for the League

For AD’s

• Next Gathering – Wednesday Nov 6th

• Night is meant for drop off of all paperwork and fees

• Schedule Your Coaches Meeting• Signed Coaches meeting forms due to Rich

NO LATER then Monday November 18th

Thank You For Joining Us Tonight – Best of Luck This Season To You !