Bloomington Youth Basketball Season II Coaching

The Bloomington Youth Basketball (BYB) League focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation for players in grades K-6. All leagues are coed through Grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in Grade 4.

Season includes weekly practices and games on one night a week. Teams practice two nights a week for the first week of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season.

Practice times and days are determined by the volunteer coach. Times can vary between 5:30-7:30 p.m. based on the coach's schedule. Parent/player requests for placement on specific teams are not accepted. All requests must be submitted by volunteer coaches.

- Season runs October 13 – December 11.
- Practices begin the week of October 13. 
- Games begin the week of October 20.
- Games and practices are not held the week of November 24.

This volunteer opportunity registers you for the mandatory coaches' meeting and coach draft that will be held on OCTOBER 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with more detailed information. Please review it carefully.

Duties: We are looking for coaches who can commit to once-weekly practices and one game per week. Time and day of games are determined by grade level. Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big college basketball star.

Timeline: Prospective coaches sign up by SEPTEMBER 26. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory Coaches' Meeting and Coach Draft on OCTOBER 1 at 6:30 p.m. All selected coaches must complete an annual online coaching certification course from the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA). The certification fee for each coach is $10. The online training is available at nays.org. Contact Cody Martin at 349-3774 or cody.martin@bloomington.in.gov with any questions.

Program Time: Coaches plan and lead one, one-hour practice per week and one, one-hour game per week.

Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up

Other: Returning coaches and parents have first priority for placement. Volunteers should commit for the entire season. All coaches are required to undergo a background check; you can save time by downloading/completing the Background Check Authorization form prior to the Coaches Meeting. Please email completed authorization forms to Emily Buuck at parksvol@bloomington.in.gov (please click HERE to submit the Background Check Authorization Form online).