Head Coach

Head Coach-  

• Take direction from SPFA Executive.
• Attend all CDMFA Coaches meetings and clinics.
• Attend all SPFA coaches meetings, to be held with the General Manager.
• Attend, or have a representative from their coaching staff, attend all recruiting drives of players for their level. 
  • This may be "School visits", "Come Try It's" and/or any team level event to recruit players.
• Help recruit coaches for the approval of the SPFA Executive threw out the season and off season.
• Coordinate with the President and Registrar on training requirements for the coaching staff.
• Ensure that sufficient coaches are in attendance of all games, practices and team functions.
• Advise the Director at Large of any indiscretions on or off the field by any coaches, players or parents.
• Ensure that the Code's of Conduct are being followed for players, parents and coaching staff.
  • The Head Coach is responsible for their players and coaches conduct at games and practices.
• Commit to the development of every player on the team.
• Ensure all players will receive fair playing time unless warranted by circumstances.
• Work with the SPFA Executive to establish a practice schedule at the beginning of the year.
  • If requiring more practice time, or make up practice dates, please advise the Facilities Coordinator
• Advise Team Equipment Manager of all equipment requirements during the season.
• Working with a Team Manager or the Field Liaison, communicate to parents of players and advise them of situations that have come up regarding their child.
• Have at least one other coach and Team Manager present when verbally disciplining a player.
• Fill out incident reports as per CDMFA procedures and protocols.
• Head parent meetings at beginning and midway threw the season.
  • Establish and communicate criteria for player selection and tier placement
  • Communication team expectations and association expectations
• Work with the association on any upcoming camps.
• Work with the Vice President, the Director at Large, and the other head coaches to establish a structured development progression from the Atom levels up to the Bantam levels. Establish a logical progression of offensive, defensive and special teams schemes and football terminology to support long term stability and development of the SPFA football program.
• Head Coaches and coaching staff should be on busses when and if the team is being transported to and from a Game.
• Head coaches should promote team spirit and lead by example.