The Lamoille Area Coaching Collaborative is excited to share the newly updated 2nd edition of the Healthy Lamoille Valley Coaches Handbook! This handbooks is designed for coaches, league administrators, athletic directors, school and community counselors, student support staff, parents and guardians, and referees. A Special Thank You to our intern Isabelle Sullivan, the leaders of the Lamoille Area Coaches Collaborative, local athletic directors, school SAPs, and the many dedicated area coaches who contributed their time, input, and experience to this project!
The 2nd edition builds on the first edition designed for elementary age youth sports and expands to support those working with middle and high school athletes with topics including:
- standard pregame sportsmanship & inclusion statement
- equity in youth sports and building a culture of respect
- coaches as protective factors and the science behind risk and protective factors
- parent and athlete communication support
- the “Huddle Up” Program for team check-ins and connection
- tools for reflection, accountability, and planning
Get the handbook and additional resources here!
Need print copies or a walk-through for your league, team or school? Contact HLV Policy and Outreach Coordinator Alison Link at alison@healthylamoillevalley.org.