JUNIOR COACH
PATHWAYS & POLICY
FOR PLAYERS CONSIDERING COACHING CLUB BASKETBALL WITH THE WOLVES
The Wolves are committed to the development of enthusiastic young basketball coaches. This policy provides the guidelines to ensure a safe and inspired environment for underage coaches to develop and hold the position of Junior Assistant (Developing) Coaches and Junior Head Coach with Wolves Basketball.
Wolves Basketball recognises that teenage basketball players can hold a great deal of skill and Basketball IQ which can be applied to younger age groups learning the game of basketball and the ability to coach our teams successfully through the regular season and into finals. Often our Junior Coaches have a greater capacity to communicate to young players and to relate to them as young athletes.
With the support of Blue Card Holding Assistant / Coaches and Game Day Team Managers, Junior Coaches have the opportunity to develop their emotional intelligence, leadership and formal communication skills essential for effective coaching and team management of junior teams.
COACHING PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES
Street Hoops
Entry Level: Street Hoops Social Comp for local kids under 10 years old. Held on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm - 5pm junior coaches are involved in setting up the training space and working with our Senior Coaches and other junior coaches to teach kids aged 5 - 10 years old the basics of ball handling, shooting and playing a basketball game.
Assistant Coach to Junior Teams
Level One: Assistant Coaching U8 - U14 boys and girls teams. Works to support the Head Coach and Team Manager within the Wolves Assistant Coach Guidelines.
Head Coach to Junior Teams
Level Two: Head Coaching U8 - U14 boys and girls teams. Works with a Blue Card Holding Assistant Coach or Game Day Team Manager within the Wolves Head Coach Guidelines.
TEAM STRUCTURE
Teams with a Junior Head Coach will be allocated either a Blue Card Holding Assistant Coach and / or Game Day Team Manager.
Teams with a Junior Assistant (Developing) Coach will be allocated a Blue Card Holding Head Coach coach and a Blue Card Holding Game Day Team Manager.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS & CRITERIA
Junior Head Coach
Has a number of years experience in playing basketball plus some experience in coaching junior basketball teams either as a coach or assistant coach. Is confident they can hold the responsibilities of the position and is equipped with the means to fulfil the requirements of the role. The Junior Head Coach is responsible for fulfilling the Head Coach position as defined by the Wolves Coaches Guidelines. Required to lead training sessions and hold the Head Coach position on Game Days.
Junior Assistant (Development) Coach
Has a number of years experience in playing basketball and an interest in learning how to coach junior basketball as defined by the Wolves Assistant Coaches Guidelines. Required to attend training sessions and be available for assistant coaching on Game Days.
WOLVES COMMUNICATION
Junior Coaches are required to have access to WhatsApp (either their own account or via their parents / legal guardians account) and will be allocated by the Team Manager Coordinator or the Wolves Administrator to their Team Chat to communicate with parents, other coaches and team managers. Team Chats are also utilised by the Team Manager Coordinator and the Basketball Coordinator for essential club communications.
Junior Coaches are also allocated by the Team Manager Coordinator or the Wolves Administrator to the Coaches Chat for essential Coaches communications. Other members of the club in the Coaches chat include:
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All other coaches and assistant coaches
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Club Coordinators: Team Manager, Basketball, Coaches and Basketball Pathways.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Junior coaches are required to complete a signed agreement confirming they understand the coaching requirements, responsibilities and commitments.
Junior coaches are required to obtain parental / legal guardian consent to hold an assistant / head coach position in the Wolves.
Potential Junior Coaches will complete the Coaches EOI issued at the end of each season and will be considered by the Basketball Coordinator and Coaching Coordinator for their appropriateness as either an Junior Assistant (Developing) Coach or as a Junior Head Coach.
Junior Coaches will be notified either by email or in person and will be required to sign the Wolves Junior Coach Agreement prior to commencing as a Junior Coach.
