Role Of The Coach

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Before the start of the season

1. Book in for coaching course (if applicable)
2. Agree a time / day of the week for training and book the nets with This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
3. Contact all your players to advise the time/day when training will commence
4. Collect cricket kit and keys (for toilets & our Waratah shed) from Warren Daley. Check the kit and arrange any new / additional equipment with Warren
5. Either you or your manager needs to attend the SSJCA pre-season meeting for managers and coaches.
   SSJCA Traditional Coaches/Managers Meeting check Events
   SSJCA Modified (U/8's plus 10E & 10F) Coaches/Managers Meeting check Events
6. Either you or your manager needs to attend the St Patricks Pre-Season Meeting.
   You will receive scorebook, match balls etc. This will be held on the first Wednesday prior to the start of the season, check Events for details.
7. All Coaches require a Level 1 or Level 0 accreditation. Check with a Committee member on these requirements.
8. Complete a Child Protection form and pass to the Secretary.

During the season

1. Advise the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it of any team changes/new players.
2. Ensure no-one ever bats at training without a helmet. Helmets are now compulsory for games & training (excluding U/8's).
3. With the manager, ensure the following duties are covered (either by yourselves or assigning to others):
   • Umpiring - while it is often the coach that umpires, this can be shared around. Speak to a Committee member about SSJCA requirements and training that is available.
   • Set-up ground before play (10 boundary markers and stumps) and collect gear at end of play
   • Scorers - Check for the Software Presentation Night at Events.
   • Collect & distribute WicketWatch to your team.
   • Attend the club meetings to pick up any news, information that needs to be fed back to team.
   • Update the team statistics after each game.

 At the end of the season

1. With the Manager, write up end of season summary, player profiles and award winners for annual report and presentation night.
2. Return the cricket kit, keys and scorebook