This is the home for information and links to various coaching resources to help you in your coaching adventures. Tips, drills, strategies, and guidance for how to find the appropriate coaching techniques for all of the various age groups and skill levels you will encounter.
The Coach Clipboard
This section contains coaching manuals and sample practice plans for each sport. More of these are being created for each grade and sport and will be posted when available.
Soccer
- Kinder-3rd Grade Rec Soccer Coaching Manual
- U11 and U12 Klassic Soccer Coaching Manual
- Blank soccer practice plan sheets for download/printing
Basketball
Baseball & Softball
- K-4th Grade Baseball/Softball Coaching Manual
- Basic Softball Pitching Skills
- 5th-8th Grade Baseball/Softball Drills
Volleyball
Other Resources, Links & Videos
Soccer
- The Offside Rule: view this tutorial to learn about the offside rule in soccer
Basketball
- Expectations video: view this video of NBA coach Stan Van Gundy talking about skill development in youth basketball
- Basketball for Coaches: Drills and Games for kids
Baseball & Softball
- The Full Windup: baseball information resource
- Softball Spot: lots of videos and resources for softball coaches
- How to Hit
- How to Throw
- How to Field
- Baseball Positive
- Infield Fly Rule
Other Important Information:
- Parenting your student athlete video
Check out this free video provided by the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors. It is 14 minutes long and has a series of vignettes which makes it perfect for your pre-season parent meetings. It will identify some unpleasant parent personalities as well as highlight some strategies parents can employ to enhance their child’s athletic experience. It is an outstanding video and is narrated by Suzy Kolber and Mike Golic from ESPN calling attention to 3 major themes. - Flu Season Recommendations
- Hot Weather Guidelines
- Lightning Guidelines
- Honoring the Game Flyer