MANAGERS, HEAD COACHES, & MENTORS RULES & GUIDELINES

Well not really. However,  Do you have an hour or so to spare each week in the spring or fall? No angry competition. Just fun! You don’t have to know much about baseball. You just need a heart for the players, compassion, and an enthusiastic spirit. It’s the most rewarding coaching experience you’ll ever have.  As we continue to grow, we are looking for more dedicated coaches that fit in with our mission and vision. 

HEAD COACHES & MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIY GUIDELINES 

(1-2 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SEASON) 

• Insure a safe playing environment.
• A Manager is an important volunteer position in the Miracle League. It is probably one of the most rewarding, too.
• Each team will have one Manager.
• A Manager is responsible for all aspects of their team to include communicating to parents, players, and team volunteers.
• The two Managers during the game are responsible for everything that happens inside of the fence on the field.
• All Managers must pass a criminal background and child abuse background check.
• Coordinate team activities with the coaching staff and maintain contact with players and families.
• Insure that each player receives a uniform.
• Communicate concerns regarding specific players or rules to the League officials.
• Manage team equipment and insures its arrival before each game.
• Provide copies of team line-up to umpire and announcer before each game.
• Make sure players have the opportunity to learn new skills. Keep up the team spirit.
• Arrives 30 minutes prior to game time to organist the players and practice as appropriate.
• Demonstrates high morals and integrity both on and off the field.
• Assures that the game keeps moving.
• Monitor weather before and during the game and determine whether or not to cancel or postpone.

 Assistant Coaches and Mentors Rules and Guidelines

(1-2 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SEASON)

• Insure a safe playing environment.
• Arrives 30 minutes before game time.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, love and concern for each player, buddy, and volunteer.
• Assist the Manager with the team as needed.
• Responsible for coordinating all aspects and activities for the Buddies assigned to a team and communicating with the Buddies 
• Each team will be assigned more Buddies than players to allow for schedule conflicts 
• Verifies that each player has an assigned Buddy.
• Contact their Buddies before a game is played to determine who will be at the game to make sure players are covered.
• Determine if there are “extra buddies” attending each game and assign meaningful tasks/volunteering (Umping, bat boy, dugout clean up, etc.)
• If a pitcher is not available, pitch.
• Act as the Manager when the Manager is not available.
• Always Encourages the players on the field  and assists as necessary with batting.