Coaching Certification Clinic (Saturday, March 31)

Calling New York/New Jersey Metro Area coaches and players!


Interested in learning or improving your ultimate coaching skills?



* Liability and Insurance
* How to teach self officiating
* Ethics and Fairness in Coaching
* How to promote the sport and get new players hooked
* Fitness and conditioning
* How to run an effective practice
* How to utilize parents

We've just announced a LEVEL I Ethics and Performance coaching clinic in the BRONX on March 31, 2012.

Coaching Ethics Workshop

This half day workshop covers the basic ethics and standards required for USA Ultimate coaches. Discussions will use the USA Ultimate Code of Ethics and Spirit of Coaching documents as starting points to gain a deeper understanding regarding issues of liability and insurance, fairness, teaching self officiating and professionalizing the role of coaches in Ultimate. In training our coaches, we seek to create a safe and positive environment for our players. Whether you are a new coach or an experienced coach, an understanding of USA Ultimate’s policies in this area is a must. In order to receive USA Ultimate Level I certification, coaches must attend the full day Ethics & Performance Workshops.

This workshop covers:

* How to behave professionally while coaching

Coaching Performance Workshops

This full day workshop includes the morning ethics workshop (as described above), followed by an afternoon dedicated to modeling quality instructional methods in teaching basic skills and running a practice. Coaches will have the opportunity to practice teaching methods and share ideas. Both workshops are interactive and instructors are well trained in creating a comfortable atmosphere for learning and building community. Coaches who participate in the Ethics & Performance Workshops will be eligible for Level I certification by passing a background check and an online assessment following the workshops.

This workshop covers (in addition to the topics from the Ethics workshop):

* How to teach the game and strong fundamental skills to new players

Whether you are new to coaching, or have been coaching Ultimate for years, these workshops will provide a lively and interactive experience that both builds communities and professionalizes the role of coaching in Ultimate.

And, although you must be 21 years of age in order to receive certification, high school captains are welcome to attend the workshop and will find the program useful.