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“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.”
Will Rogers
This a great advice for everyone, especially a youth basketball coach. Prior to the start of a youth basketball season, the league will often reach out to parents. Even though it might not be mandatory, it is probably wise for a team coach to reach out to the parents of the players on the team. A well written email can answer frequently asked questions, prepare the families for what to expect during the season, and share important early season dates.
Travel teams and recreation teams will have different goals and schedules, however all coaches, regardless of age or level, need to share information with parents. The pre-season email is an amazing opportunity to get the season started on a god note.
The following email covers some of the important information that is important to share at the start of the season. Feel free to borrow as much as you would like.
Dear Parents,
1. Announcement of the team: Congratulations! Your son has been drafted by the YOUR TOWN YOUR TEAM NAME for the 2013 – 2014 YOUR TOWN LEAGUE season.
2. Personal Introduction: My name is YOUR NAME and I will be coaching along with ANY ASSISTANTS. This is my 1st, 3rd, 5th season coaching youth basketball (You may want to include some personal information here if you wish.)
Below is the entire team roster: (List the team members so other parents will know.)
3. Coaching Philosophy: I am really excited for the season. My number one goal is to make it fun. Along the way hopefully the players will pick up some basketball skills, but first and foremost, the coaches want each boy to have a positive experience.
4. Logistics of the League and Form(s) of Communication
Below are a few of my thoughts as we prepare for the season.
- The YOUR TOWN Basketball website is (include the link here). This is the best resource to learn about the program, cancellations, and our team. If there are cancellations due to weather, this is the first place the information will be posted. It would be awesome if you could become familiar with this site.
- The first week of the season will be LIST THE DATE. The games will be played at (include the time). I will email you a full schedule later. (Perhaps the website will list the schedule and you can include the link.)
- Locations of practices and games: All the games will be played at the NAME THE LOCATION(S). Each game will be one hour long. The 1st 30 minutes will be skills and the last 30 minutes will be a 5 on 5 scrimmage.
- Equipment: To maximize the skills sessions, the coaches would like to have each player bring a basketball each week. This should result in more improvement for everyone. (This is my philosophy it may not be yours.)
- Communication Program / App: TeamSnap is a program that many leagues use to share information with parents and players
Request for special personal information about players. Lastly, if there is any information you would like to share with about your son that you feel might be helpful to the coaches, you could email me or speak with one of the coaches on DATE OF 1St GAME.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
(include your email if you wish)