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Introduction

Davis Little League teams are managed and coached by volunteers, typically parents of players. Every team, from T-Ball through Majors, needs 1 manager and at least 1-2 assistant coaches.

A committee reviews candidates and establishes a list of potential appointees. The DLL President appoints all managers and coaches, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors. There is no seniority or tenure in serving as a manager or coach year to year.

To be considered, simply submit a completed manager/coach application to the Board for review prior to the season.

December 2007 Calendar
2008 Calendar

2008 Manager / Coach Evaluations
Parents and players are encouraged to fill out the manager / coach evaluation forms. Completed forms can be turned in at the Snack Shack.
Parents Form - Players Form - Job Description Form

Guidelines
Managers and coaches must provide a positive role model for all players. Please read and become familiar with the league's local rules for your division, codes of conduct, parent handbook, and saftey codes. Also, all managers and coaches must submit a National Volunteer Form prior prior to the season.

Manager/Coach App.
National Volunteer Form
Manager Agreement (new form coming soon)
Coach Agreement (new form coming soon)
Coach's Code of Conduct
Parent's Code of Conduct

Team Administration
Managing a Little League typically begins with a parent meeting. Hold a parent meeting prior to your first practice to set proper expectations and cover logistics. Each parent needs to sign on for volunteer duties during the season. As well, keep track of player participation.

Tools and Tips
Managing a Little League team requires organization. Field practices, batting cage time, and game preparation are all part of delivering a quality experience to the kids. Below are some resources that may help you in managing or coaching your DLL team.

Communications
Setting up phone tree or other form of communication branch helps keep your parents informed of any changes in practice or games schedules. One option is a team message center. You can create your own for your team.

Coach Clinics
Each year, Davis Little League coordinates clinics for coaches of all levels. The clinics cover the development of players on both mental and physical levels. For information on this year's clinc, click here.

Practice Planning
Practice time is when skills, knowledge and sportsmanship are taught. Young players are limited in their mental bandwidth, so practices should be well planned and efficient. Break practices up into individual drill stations versus conducting a one hour scrimmage. Limit stations to small, manageable groups and rotate stations every 8-10 minutes.

Tips and Drills
Player's skills develop more rapidly by repetitions of 'good' actions. Ensure each player is receiving an adequate number of repetitions each practice. Following are some tips and drills to help.

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