Role of Coaches

The Coach can have tremendous influence on our athletes. The Coach needs to be an effective leader, teacher and organizer who has a genuine concern for the athletes' total well being. The Coach's impact on the players' overall learning experience and enjoyment is significant. While the Coach must earn the respect of the Players and Parents, the Coach must be given the latitude to apply principles and approaches in order to gain their respect. The following is an outline of the role of a Coach in the RDMBA:

As a Leader

Establish Team and Individual Seasonal Goals and Objectives
Provide continuous review and progress of the team and individuals at appropriate times during the season e.g. beginning, mid and end of season
Involve, encourage and develop Assistant Coaches
Be an excellent role model for all players to follow
Develop leadership abilities in the players
Help players maximize their potential
Be effective in handling difficult situations with players and parents
Communicate openly and effectively with Players and Coaches
Follow the Coach's Code of Conduct

As a Teacher

Teach the necessary baseball skills
Teach skills in proper sequence and progression
Teach skills using understandable language
Realize that players differ in their readiness to learn a skill
Realize that players learn skills at different rates
Teach more than just baseball skills
Players will receive adequate explanation and understanding from the Coach regarding strengths, weaknesses and positioning for optimal skill development and team success

As an Organizer