SHALER AREA LITTLE TITANS
Pride • Teamwork • Community
COACHING/VOLUNTEERING
Shaler Area Little Titans always welcome dedicated coaches and volunteers who are passionate about supporting our young athletes and helping build a positive team environment. Our program values leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and community involvement both on and off the field.
Coaching selection process
Coaching staff for each team includes: Head coach, 1st assistant, and assistant coaches (number of assistants determined through enrollment numbers and may vary by season).
Football selection process
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The Board will oversee candidate questionnaires and head coach interviews.
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Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
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past experience, prior coaching experience, advantageous personal qualities, cooperative traits, and communication skills.
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Head coaches may nominate one 1st assistant, who must be an offensive or defensive coordinator, approved by the Board.
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Assistant coaches will be allotted through team selection/draft.
Cheerleading selection process
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The Board will oversee candidate questionnaires and head coach interviews.
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Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
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past experience, prior coaching experience, advantageous personal qualities, cooperative traits, and communication skills.
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There will be 1 head coach per squad and a maximum of 4 assistant coaches to ensure at minimum a 1:5 coach/cheerleader ratio.
Coaching Requirements & Expectations
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Mandatory Clearances
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All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, & Team Volunteers must provide the following clearances prior to first practice:
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PA Criminal History Report & PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
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Hard copy and/or electronic copy turned into the Board Secretary
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Mandatory Training
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All football and cheer coaches must complete the following training prior to heat acclimation practice
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Certifications must be turned into the Board Secretary
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Responsibilities (include but not limited to)
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Cooperate and communicate professionally with staff, players, parents, game day personnel, opponents, etc.
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Develop skills and knowledge safely in accordance with SALT preferred practices.
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Ensure all athletes have been picked up after all games/practices
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Have an Emergency First Aid Kit, supplied by SALT, on the practice and game fields at all times.
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Ensure adequate playing time in relation to age/grade, skill, practice attendance, cooperation, etc.
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Use positive coaching techniques - build self-esteem, confidence, and team spirit.