Why isn't winning important?
The philosophy of the Sugar Grove Park District provides for “local
league sports programs” where the emphasis is on the
development of the child both as an individual and as an athlete.
The goal of this program is to provide an enjoyable, safe
atmosphere where children can learn respect, sportsmanship and
specific sport skills.
How are teams formed?
Teams are picked by coaches in a draft format at the pre-season
coaches meeting.
Who is coaching my child?
Starting this year, all park district league coaches are volunteers
who are trained and certified by the park district using the National
Youth Sports Coaches Association clinics. This program teaches
coaches about important topics such as psychology of coaching
youth sports, tips on teaching and communication, parents as
partners, injury prevention, hydration and specific sport skills.
Volunteer coaches are needed.
If you would be
interested in volunteering as a coach, please mark the appropriate
area on your child’s registration form.
Is it mandatory for coaches to go through training, even if if I have previous coaching experience?
Yes. Training is now required for all head coaches. As our
community continues to rapidly grow, we are joining other park
districts in the area by providing our coaches with the tools to
assist in the beginning of sport development and the avenues to
develop and hone their knowledge to a greater extent. Two areas
of training must be completed by a head coach in order to start
practice. The first area covers non sport-specific issues such as
psychology of coaching youth sports, tips on teaching and
communication, parents as partners, injury prevention and
hydration. This is a one-time clinic. The second area is sportspecific.
For each sport, a head coach will view a sport-specific
video and sign a pledge to uphold the NYSCA Code of Ethics. |
What equipment is needed?
Soccer - Sugar Grove Park District jersey and socks must be purchased by the participant. They can be purchased at the Sugar Grove Park District office, 61 Main Street, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Coaches are no longer given jerseys to pass out at practice. These jerseys are reusable every year. Shin guards are also required and may be purchased at any discounted department or sporting goods store. While not required for your child to participate, it is strongly recommended that each player have his/her own soccer ball, clearly marked with name and phone number. Pre-K use #3 soccer balls, K-4th use #4 soccer balls, 5th-6th use #5 soccer balls.
Basketball – Sugar Grove Park District jersey must be purchased
by the participant. They can be purchased at the Sugar Grove
Park District office, 61 Main Street, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm,
Monday through Friday. Coaches are no longer given jerseys to
pass out at practice. These jerseys are reusable every year.
Baseball/Softball – Sugar Grove Park District jerseys are part of
the registration fee and are handed out by the coach.
Where and when are practices?
The first two weeks are set aside for practice at various parks and
school sites. Teams meet no more than twice a week. Practice
time and location are set by the coaches since they volunteer their
time. Players are contacted by coaches after teams have been
formed at the coaches meeting.
When is the first practice?
Coaches inform players of their first practice. If you don’t receive
a phone call from your coach one week prior to the start date,
please call our office at
(630) 466-7436.
Who will answer my questions?
Ask your coach first. If he/she is unable to answer your question,
please call
(630) 466-7436.
All atheletic dates are tentative and subject to change.
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