What To Expect From Our Coaches

 Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

•          Report directly to the Manger\Coach

•          Create a fun and competitive softball environment in training and in games.

•          Be a good role model.

•          Establish and execute session plans.

•          Follow the Misfits curriculum document and model your coaching after it.

•          Follow the Misfits game day management outline and model your coaching after it.

•          Creating a team schedule (Training times and days, arrival time for games etc.) 

•          Be in constant communication with Manger\Coach

•          Report scores within 48 hours of the completion of your game.

•          Set the standard for sportsmanship with opponents, officials, administrators, and spectators.

•          Be available for parents and players concerns and questions (24 hour rule).

•          Maintain a professional structure and attitude at all times

•          Develop players individually within the team format with regards to all aspects of the game. 

•          Build a strong team culture

•          Have a passion for the game, the patience to teach, and the ability to relate and understand children with different softball and athletic skill sets

Expectations about behavior
Coaches are expected to maintain a good example for both players and spectators. Coaches are also expected to fulfill the coaching expectations outlined above.  If a coach has not met MisFits Athletics coaching expectations, does not follow MisFits guidelines, or verbally or mentally abuses a player, parent, other coaches/players, and/or referees, the following will take place:

1st offense:  MisFits Manger\Coach. and/or board members will meet with the coach to talk about expectations/behavior.

2nd offense: Coach is removed until he/she meets with MisFits Athletics Coach and/or board members to discuss further involvement.