Sports Team Management

If you are a leader or administrator of your school or youth sports organization, read the articles below about best practices for managing your team, school, or league.

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  Sample YSO Budget

  Worksheet

  Use this example to help develop the budget for your youth sports organization.

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  Sample Injury/Incident Report

  Worksheet

  See this sample report to be completed by a coach following a serious or minor injury to a player.

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  Second-Goal Parent® Pledge

  Worksheet

  This form is for coaches and administrators to share with parents, pledging positive fan behavior.

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  Coach Evaluation Form for Parents

  Worksheet

  School/youth sports organization leaders, give this form to parents to evaluate their children's coaches.

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  How Coaches Can Emphasize LGBTQ Inclusiveness

  Article

  Advice from the non-profit You Can Play about ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT athletes.

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  Ted Leland: How Joy Impacts Performance

  Audio

  Listen in as Ted Leland discusses the importance of making a positive impact on an athlete.

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  Reshaping The Halftime Speech

  Article

  Using a mobile app could take your halftime speeches to the next level.

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  Jon Gordon: On Positivity And Avoiding Energy Vampires

  Audio

  Renowned author and consultant speaks on the role of positive energy in coaching and team-building.

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  Bob Scalise: Leading Coaches To Success

  Audio

  Listen in as Harvard Athletic Director Bob Scalise talks about empowering coaches in this 1-on-1 interview.

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  Sample Student-Athlete Leadership Initiative

  Article

  Any school or youth sports organization can use this guide to leadership training for student-athletes.