COACH'S CORNER
The purpose of this
page is to provide important information to Managers and Assistant Coaches of Dumfries,
Triangle, Quantico Little League (DTQLL). Please visit this page frequently to
get the latest DTQLL updates – Click here to access the DTQLL
Website
DTQLL MANAGERS AND COACHES
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All managers and coaches are required to
have a JDP Background Check on file each season. If you
have not received or completed your JDP Background Check please email, [email protected]
and we will send you a link.
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All managers have final selection on their coaching staff
(assistant managers/coaches). Please ensure you let your coordinators who your Assistant coaches
of record are (First and Last name). There is
only one manager, and two assistant coaches of record permitted per team. If you do not provide your official assistant
coaches, they will not be approved for their $100 waiver of the volunteer fee. The deadline is by
the first game to report to your coordinator.
DTQLL
Local Rules/Little League Rules App
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Review DTQLLlocal rules – we also recommend printing out a copy for your binder and/or
saving to your phone as you may need to reference these during a game.
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Download the Little
League App - here you will find updated rule changes and information as
soon as they are made, no need to wait for books to be printed.
**MANDATORY
tRAINING**
DTQLL requires all Managers, Assistant
Coaches of Record, and umpires to take the following training:
1. All Managers and Assistants
must create a Little League Account!
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Create A Little League® Training Account - Little League
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If the link above doesn’t work: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/create-a-little-league-training-account/
2.
Concussion
Training (yearly renewal) - NFHS Concussion (Concussion
in Sports Course (nfhslearn.com).
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Review the Concussion Fact Sheet
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Review the Concussion Clipboard Info sheet
3.
Abuse Awareness training
(yearly renewal)
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Abuse
Awareness Training Course - Little League
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If the link above doesn’t work: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/
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Create an Account or Sign in to
USABDevelops.com
i. Go
to USABDevelops.com or download the USA Baseball App.
ii. Click
“Sign in/Register”
iii. Enter all required information
iv. Select
your league from the “Little League – Local Leagues”
drop-down menu – you
will see DTQ LL as an option and click “+Join”
v. If
you have an existing account, click your name in the top right corner, select
MY ACCOUNT, and then UPDATE MY PROFILE to link your account with your local
Little League.
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Complete Abuse Awareness for Adults course*
i. Click
EDUCATION
ii. Select
COURSES
iii. Click
“Abuse Awareness for Adults” → “+Enroll” → “Go to Course”
iv. Complete
the course
v. If
you have completed the Abuse Awareness for Adults course in the past and need
an updated certificate, please select the Restart Course button.
vi. Click
your name in the top right corner and select MY ACCOUNT
vii. Select
COURSES
viii.
Scroll to
the Abuse Awareness for Adults course and click RESTART COURSE
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Download Certificate
i. Click
your name in the top right corner and select MY ACCOUNT
ii. Select
COURSES
iii. Scroll
to the Abuse Awareness for Adults course and click DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE
4.
Diamond
Leader (one time) - focused on educating volunteer coaches on their role
supporting the social and emotional well-being of children. (*If this training was completed prior to 2024 this will need to retake
this training due to a system update (now the system allows the District Admins
to see completion rates).
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Little League® Diamond
Leader Training - Little League
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https://www.littleleague.org/diamondleader/
5.
Starting
with the 2024 season, completion of the NFH Concussion Training AND Little
League Diamond Leader Program AND Abuse
Awareness training will be required for any
coach and/or manager to be eligible to participate at any level of the Little
League International Tournament.
Please
send all training certificates to Tim Jabs
DTQLL Safety Officer at [email protected]
AND your division coordinator:
**DTQ
requires the above-listed training for all Managers and Assistants. **
Accident
Reporting & Field Safety
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Report accidents to Tim Jabs DTQLL
Safety Officer at [email protected] and fill out the accident
report
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Safety Plan - Familiarize yourself with
DTQ Safety Plan, this includes accident reporting protocols. Please email a
copy of your report to the DTQ Safety Officer: [email protected]
Expectations
and responsibilities of a team Manger
1.
Communicate early and often with the
parents of your players - the more upfront and open you are the better. Highly recommend a parent meeting before the first practice.
2.
Safety always comes first. Become
familiar with the League Safety Manual
3.
Provide a positive,
constructive, and instructive experience for the players on your team
a.
Practices – should be structured in
nature with a variety of drills such as situational demonstrations, mechanics
demonstrations, speed and agility tips, terminology education, etc. Tip: Have a
plan for every practice and game that minimizes the amount of time where
players have nothing to do.
b.
Games – batting line ups, defensive
positions are all determined by the manager.
4.
Be positive and respect each child as
an individual. Praise the effort not the outcome.
5.
Teach each of the players the value
of winning and losing.
6.
Read and understand the DTQ Little
League “House/Local Rules” along with the Little League Internal Rules.
7.
Respect the decision of the umpires.
Arguing with an umpire is NOT allowed. Most of them are volunteers and we do
not need to be running anyone away with unsportsmanlike conduct/behavior. Note: DTQ utilizes Junior Umpires (minors); they can be
intimidated by adults, please do not belittle their umpire authority, they too
are humans and are volunteering to help.
8.
Manager/Coaches on Defense (minors
division and above) can leave the dugout only when “Time” has been called and it is granted by the umpire.
9.
Maintain control and be responsible
for the behavior of your players, assistant coaches, and fans. Failure to do so
can result in your ejection from the game and/or disciplinary action by the
Board of Directors. If assistance is needed, especially in the younger age
groups, it is highly recommended to appoint a team parent/dug out parent to
assist with this.
10.
Raise any concerns directly with the division coordinator first. If
the concerns are not
successfully resolved, you and the divisional coordinator should then raise the
issue with the President/Vice President of the league by emailing [email protected].
11.
Allow time for proper field / cage,
prep, cleaning before & after all practices and games. This includes lining
the fields before games.
12.
Ensure proper use, care and standards
are maintained with all DTQ facilities, e.g., no soft toss into any DTQ fences,
no seeds, gum, food, or colored drinks in cages.
CheckLIST
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DTQ Managers Team Binder/Folder – bring to every
event.
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Establish contact with each player welcoming
them to the team.
q Identify
and establish Assistant Coaches. If they do not have a background on file with
DTQ, please email [email protected].
It is vital to report the names of your official assistant coaches for
background checks and volunteer $100 fee waiver.
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Hold a parent meeting prior to the first event
(highly recommended). Recommended parents check out the DTQ FAQ’s
for details regarding number of events per week, uniforms, equipment, etc.
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Complete concussion training (link is found on
the DTQ website – Coach’s Corner) – please email a copy of your certificate to
the DTQ Safety Officer: [email protected]-
DTQ Safety Officer Tim Jabs phone at 703-929-0610
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Complete Diamond Leader Training - please email
a copy of your certificate to the DTQ Safety Officer: [email protected] and CC [email protected]
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Establish communication with the Division
Coordinator – they will be your primary contact for schedules, issues, field
protocols, and lights for night games.
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Equipment – Equipment Coordinator will reach out
to managers to distribute equipment, however if anything is needed throughout
the season regarding uniforms or equipment, please email the DTQ Equipment
Manager: [email protected]
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Gamechanger (GC) Team Manager App – share GC
team account names with fellow coaches and coordinators. -Helpful link to help score games utilizing GameChanger
Starting
Lineups – GameChanger (zendesk.com)
o
Scorebooks are available upon request - helpful
links to score games - Keeping
a scorebook pt1 - YouTube and Keeping a scorebook pt2 -
YouTube
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Little League App - Familiarize yourself with
Little League Rules. The Little League App is FREE and will provide the most
up-to-date rules and regulations.
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DTQ Local Rules - Familiarize yourself with DTQ
“House” Rules - (DTQ website – Coach’s Corner)
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Safety Plan - Familiarize yourself with
DTQ Safety Plan, this includes accident reporting protocols. Please email a
copy of your report to the DTQ Safety Officer: [email protected]
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Weather Lines
are posted on the website
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Please play
fair, equal playing time – this is Little League.
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Background
checks are needed for all adults with consistent contact with minors.
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Lights –
coordinators can activate lights remotely at Fuller. Gardziel the lights
need to be turned on manually, there is a YouTube video the website.
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Managers are
responsible for field linings, please do not put chalk on the grass. Follow the instructions on the lining
machines.
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Combos for
boxes will be provided after field maintenance day by
your coordinators.