If you are about to start coaching your first-ever youth sports team, you’ve come to the right place.
That unfamiliar, nervous energy you feel bubbling inside you is strange isn’t it? A mixture of being overwhelmed, anxious and daunted by what’s to come. But you also feel excitement, joy and pure happiness to be working with kids and doing your bit for the community.
But wouldn’t it be nice to sit down and talk to somebody right about now who knows exactly what you’re feeling? Somebody who knows how to handle the firsts…the first practice, the first game, first parent meeting, first complaint, etc…
It would sure help ease the anxiety and allow you to sleep easier, right?
I wish I was given the opportunity to have this conversation.
It would have saved me time in developing mediocre training plans, decreased my stress levels before any practice or game and it certainly would have helped me gain the confidence to coach the way I knew was right for the kids without being influenced by outside distractions.
So I’m here to be your personal coach. That mentor to help you navigate the early obstacles you’ll face.
What Will I Gain Working with Rookie Mentor?
- The opportunity to speak to somebody who has been coaching youth sports for 15 years and knows every trick in the book
- The ability to sleep easy knowing you have a plan of attack for weekly sports coaching schedule
- Relief
- Confidence
- Preparedness
- Time-saving techniques
- Communication techniques
- General Advice
So What Do I Actually Get as Part of Your Service?
- A 30-minute or 60 minute, one-on-one video call
- Personalized advice regarding your current issues, concerns or unanswered questions associated with coaching your sport.
- Documented outtakes from our conversation that you can keep and refer back to.
- Access to industry-leading articles/videos that will assist you in managing your weekly coaching schedule.
You’re not here to read my resume, though you do want to know if I’m qualified to help. So here’s a little about me;
- Coached at the Youth Basketball level for 10+ years
- Progressed to coaching semi-professional basketball for +6 years
- Head Coach of the numerous professional and college-level Basketball athletes
- Vice President of a 700 player youth basketball club
- Conducted holiday camps and clinics for over 200 kids
- Run weekly skill development sessions for kids as young as 3
Are you familiar with any sports other than basketball?
I thought you might say that.
While basketball has and still is definitely a huge part of my life, I am confident that I can give youth coaching advice regardless of the sport.
Communicating with various people and groups, dealing with challenging, disengaged kids and managing vocal parents are seen in every sport and why my advice can be applied to whatever sport is your passion.
What Might You Want to Talk About?
- Developing a structured, organized and efficient training plan
- Manage playing time
- How to choose an assistant coach and what qualities should you look for
- How to teach your players to play the “right way” and be gracious in winning and defeat.
- How much responsibility should I share with our team parent?
- Parents. Managing disgruntled parents who disagree with your coaching philosophy
- Advice on where to obtain extra coaching qualifications
How Much Does It Cost?
- 30 minutes = $50 USD
- 60 minutes = $90 USD
How Do I Book A Time?
Send us an email at help@rookiementor.com with a time and date which suits you
I wish I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to somebody who has been coaching for years, instead of “making it up as I went along” and “learning by my mistakes.” It might have saved some of the parent conversations when first starting out.
Schedule a call with me today, so we can overcome your biggest obstacles and put you on the path to a successful coaching career.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.
Daniel
