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
v 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.
·
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
·
Review DTQLL local 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.
·
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!
·
Create
A Little League® Training Account - Little League
·
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).
·
Review the Concussion Fact Sheet
·
Review the Concussion Clipboard Info sheet
3. Abuse Awareness training (yearly renewal)
·
Abuse
Awareness Training Course - Little League
·
If the
link above doesn’t work: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/
·
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.
·
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
·
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).
·
Little League® Diamond
Leader Training - Little League
·
https://www.littleleague.org/diamondleader/
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 the following people:
· The DTQ
Secretary – [email protected]
**If
the Secretary does not receive the certificates, the training will not be
logged. If it is not logged, a refund cannot be issued.
· Your
division coordinator:
**DTQ requires the above-listed training for all
Managers and Assistants. **
Accident
Reporting & Field Safety
·
Report accidents to Tim Jabs
DTQLL Safety Officer at [email protected]
and fill out the accident report
·
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
q
DTQ Managers Team Binder/Folder – bring to every event.
q
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 $125 fee waiver.
q
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.
q
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
q
Complete Diamond Leader Training - please email a copy of your
certificate to the DTQ Safety Officer: [email protected] and CC [email protected]
q
Establish communication with the Division Coordinator – they will
be your primary contact for schedules, issues, field protocols, and lights for
night games.
q
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]
q
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
q
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.
q
DTQ Local Rules - Familiarize yourself with DTQ “House” Rules -
(DTQ website – Coach’s Corner)
q 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]
q Weather
Lines are posted on the website
q Please
play fair, equal playing time – this is Little League.
q Background
checks are needed for all adults with consistent contact with minors.
q Lights –
coordinators can activate lights remotely at Fuller. Gardziel the lights need
to be turned on manually, there is a YouTube video the website.
q Managers
are responsible for field linings, please do not put chalk on the grass.
Follow the instructions on the lining machines.
q Combos
for boxes will be provided after field maintenance day by your coordinators.