7th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Overview

The Basketball 7th Grade Head Coach is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The coach motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Works closely with student-athletes to develop good character on and off the court. Assists teachers, counselors, and other school personnel with student-athlete attendance, academics, and behavior in and out of basketball season.

• 7th Grade
• 15-20 student-athletes

• Boys In-Season:
  • Weeks: 10
  • Contests: 13 + 1 tournament
  • Monday-Friday
• Girls In-Season:
  • Weeks: 9
  • Contests: 14 + 1 tournament
  • Monday-Friday

• Attends organizational meetings for the team and coaches
• Attends annual athletic department meetings and seasonal player/parent meetings
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Maintains certifications via NFHS/IHSAA
• Meets with varsity head coach before, during, and after the season to ensure program continuity
• Leads team in a community service project

• Assesses players  skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes players, during competitions and practices, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
• Determines game strategy based on the team s capabilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete s injury
• Encourages players to play multiple sports
• Follows IHSAA/IIAAA/LMSAC regulations adopted by the athletic department
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the head coach, school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators
• Is a participating member of coach s association